The Stansport Helix Steel Tent Stake is the no-nonsense stake that actually stays put. That hexagonal shaft bites into the ground better than smooth nail stakes — especially in softer or sandy soils where cheap stakes like to work themselves loose at 2am. The high-impact plastic T-top gives you multiple anchor points for guy lines, and the solid steel construction means it won't bend when you're hammering it into hard-packed ground. One of those things you don't think about until your cheap stakes fail you — now you'll know better.
Why we love it
The helix (hex) shaft design grips soil in a way that round stakes just can't match. It drives clean, it pulls out with a hook instead of your fingers, and the T-top gives you versatility for whatever rigging you're running. Solid steel means it'll outlast the tent you're pitching.
Great for
- Staking tent corners and guy lines at any campsite
- Sandy, loose, or soft soil where round stakes fail
- Replacing lost or bent stakes from your existing kit
Features
- Solid steel construction — resists bending under heavy mallet strikes
- Hexagonal shaft design grips soil better than smooth nail stakes
- Holds firmly even in sandy soils
- High-impact plastic T-top offers multiple anchoring options for guy lines
- 10" length provides solid purchase in most soil types
Specs
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Length: 10"
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Dimensions: 10"L x 1.5"W x 0.75"H
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SKU: 818-63
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Material: Solid steel with high-impact plastic T-top
About Stansport
Stansport has been outfitting campers since 1949 with no-nonsense gear built to work. They make the stuff you reach for every trip — simple, tough, and priced for everyone.