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Subject Topic: What are the best tent pegs? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personwee molly
25/8/2010 at 9:45pm
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What would you say are the best tent pegs to have for all types of ground? I have been told that delta pegs are the best but im not 100 %

Any recomendations folks
Thanks

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Personsmashing69
25/8/2010 at 10:01pm
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Very much depends on the type and size of tent and how much wind and weather try to lift it.  The normal straight wire pegs hold the least in soft ground - V or Y pegs work much better in varying conditions.  Deltas would be for a larger wind catching tent which is not my thing so cannot comment.

My Hilleberg Nallo2 GT has held up in all kinds of terrible weather with titanium V pegs but it is a much lower tent that the good folks here tend to have.

 


PersonWoofers
25/8/2010 at 10:24pm
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I prefer rock pegs as a good all rounder, I have found Deltas difficult to get into hard ground


Personpetemillis
25/8/2010 at 10:39pm
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Bulldog pegs are brilliant. Can take a hell of a beating so good for smacking into very hard stoney ground, and also of a good profile to hold well in soft ground. And toughened alloy V pegs are great too - extremely strong, hold well, and light to carry.

But all depends. Tent size, ground conditions, weather conditions...all things to consider.


Personwarehousedog
25/8/2010 at 10:40pm
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Rock pegs for me too. For the price they are pound for pound the best by far.


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PersonSmutty nutty
25/8/2010 at 10:44pm
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yeah rock pegs for me too


PersonBernie47
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I find rock pegs good for most ground conditions but the old faithful Bulldog or vee section pegs are best for soft ground.

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PersonJames Watt
26/8/2010 at 6:47am
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Hello Molly.
            Since I purchased my 'Ground Hogs' (also known as Rock Pegs) I have used them on soft, and rocky ground.
Last month I had to dig one out, but all in all, I'm satisfied with them.

I purchased the 23cm length packs of 8, from Halfords at 3.99 GBP/pack.

The meatiest pegs should be used on the 'Load-Bearing' points, e.g. main guys. The SIG points are the least load bearing points.

But I tend to use them all round. (I like them so much) LOL

Good luck with your choice

Kind regards James

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Personwee molly
26/8/2010 at 10:09am
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Hi thanks for all your replys,i had 4 rock pegs which came in handy,i have just went and bought another 2 packs of 4. I think i will just keep going until i have enough for the full tent,that way i can relax if it is windy

Thanks everyone

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Personwee molly
26/8/2010 at 10:09am
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Hi thanks for all your replys,i had 4 rock pegs which came in handy,i have just went and bought another 2 packs of 4. I think i will just keep going until i have enough for the full tent,that way i can relax if it is windy

Thanks everyone

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Personmphigham
26/8/2010 at 12:10pm
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Delta`s for me. Stainless and Nylon. Would never camp without them.

Martin.


Personalan29
26/8/2010 at 12:53pm
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It depends. We use rock pegs and have never ever had a problem.



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