MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes
The Groundhog is the stake other stakes get measured against: a three-sided Y-beam of 7000-series aluminum that bites into hard-packed dirt and keeps holding in wind where a flat stake spins and pulls out. Six 7.5-inch stakes come in the kit, each with a notch at the top for a guy line and a reflective pull loop, so you can find them with a headlamp and yank them in the rain. They weigh well under an ounce apiece, which is why they end up in the pack instead of the car.
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The stakes that came with the tent are flat, bendy and the same color as the dirt, so a windy night turns into a search for pieces that already pulled out.
🏆 How It Compares
Compared with the Cheardia 20-pack, the Groundhog is the light, precise set you carry on your back; the twenty-pack is the value set that lives in the car.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Y-beam 7000-series aluminum bites into hard-packed dirt where flat stakes spin out
- Reflective pull loop makes stakes findable — and pullable — after dark or in rain
- Well under an ounce each, so a full set adds almost nothing to a pack
- Notch at the top holds a guy line without slipping
❌ Cons
- Six stakes covers a small tent — a 6-person family tent wants ten to twelve
- Aluminum is light but will bend if you hammer it into rock instead of working it in
- Costs more per stake than a bargain steel twenty-pack
🎯 Who Is This For?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes best for?
Best for backpacking trips and short-trip tents where every ounce counts and the ground is hard-packed.
Who should buy the MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes?
Backpackers and short-trip campers who want stakes that hold in wind without adding weight Families who leave the heavy factory stakes home and carry one light set for the fly Campers who have watched a cheap flat stake pull out at 2 a.m. in a storm Anyone who wants stakes they can spot with a headlamp at pack-up time
What problem does the MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes solve?
The stakes that came with the tent are flat, bendy and the same color as the dirt, so a windy night turns into a search for pieces that already pulled out.
What are the drawbacks of the MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes?
Owners and reviewers call out a few trade-offs: Six stakes covers a small tent — a 6-person family tent wants ten to twelve Aluminum is light but will bend if you hammer it into rock instead of working it in Costs more per stake than a bargain steel twenty-pack
How much does the MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes cost?
It is listed at $19.99 on Amazon. Prices on Amazon move around, so check the current price before you buy.
What do owners say about the MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, 7.5-Inch Regular — 7000-Series Aluminum Y-Beam Stakes?
It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating from 296 Amazon customer reviews.
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