Ive never understood why people outside of Hawaii don't just sharpen a stick? Most serious outdoorsman carry a knife or machete/hatchet and can easily sharpen a few stakes.
Best of all? Sticks are the lightest tent stakes you can find.
Sticks? Durned if I'm walking 40 miles to find a stick.
Idaho's high desert:
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