Description
The MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes set packs six Y-cross-section stakes made from 7075-grade aluminium, a stiffer alloy than what many budget stakes use. The triangular profile resists bending when driven into hard or rocky ground while keeping the weight down. A reflective loop at the top end makes it easy to attach a guyline or find the stake in low light when it's time to pull it.
Each stake weighs 14 g and measures 19 cm – a length that works for most common terrain, though sand or soft snow calls for wider, purpose-built stakes instead. The full set of six comes to 84 g total, enough to cover a typical three-season tent or tarp's anchor points. Universal compatibility means these work with essentially any tent or shelter, not just MSR products, making them a sensible upgrade over the lower-quality stakes bundled with many budget tents.