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Kleekum
7
Jun 9, 2016
I completely disagree with those complaining about the sample set..this is exactly what I wanted. Here's why: 1) They have long offered full sets (6) of any of these options. If you want a bunch of shepherd's hooks you should have bought them last time, or buy them the next time the drop inevitably comes up. 2) Most ultra light campers already have a good set of stakes (if you don't - get some already, as noted above). On the other hand, sometimes you need a specialized stake for a specialized purpose. You should always carry some variety. The nails, in particular, are of significant value... They hammer straight in and are less prone to bend around like a hook. Great for starting holes, for example. Point is, these are additive to a great main set. 3) Who wants to have to pay for 6 of each of these different types, when you're simply trying to add a few specialist stakes to your existing set? Why buy 6 hooks and 6 nails and 6 J stakes when you've already got a great main set? This is a great value for adding some variety to the stake options in your pack. And, as said before, buy 6 of your preferred type on the next drop....but you'll always wish you had a few of these other options available...trust me.
KitCarson61
106
Jun 15, 2016
KleekumExtremely good advice. Having been in situations where the terrain has dictated the need for variety, I can personally attest to that and have carried a small variety of stakes at all times for many years, now. Not to sound too dramatic, but with the addition of just a few ounces, you can avoid potential disaster. I'm picking up this set for my son who presently only carries the bare minimum number of "Y" stakes (Groundhogs) and ran into some trouble just last weekend when he ended up having to use some cord tied to a rock when a good needle would have served him well. Since none of his buddies had any extra needles either, he ended up with rain on his pack in his vestibule.
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