Review on Fstop Labs Heavy-Duty Screw Style Tent Stakes - Large 10-Inch Ultimate Ground Anchor Pegs for Outdoor Use by Dave Butler

These rates work great. I use them for assembling inflatable boats outdoors. Before using this type of screw I used thicker plastic inserts. During the winter I had a serious problem driving (and then removing) the driving poles because the ground was frozen. They also asked me to remember where my hammer was. From time to time I would hit the small lateral tongue of this other type of pole with a hammer and break it. Not the end of the world, but annoying. These tariffs work much better. They seem to grab the dirt pretty well without much down force. They can be operated without tools (the included tool is a large hex wrench, which isn't terribly useful) but, as you'd expect, requires some downward force. They also work well in low temperatures in southern New England and on non-clay soils. They have good holding power. They unscrew with the desired ease. You'll probably want to give them a little wipe down after use as the threads pick up dirt, but that's about maintenance. I've used them several times with no real signs of wear, but not long enough to appreciate their longevity. survivability. I only gave them one star for strength because they aren't as thick and fleshy as some of the thick stakes. I accidentally tripped over one and broke it. This isn't really an indictment of the product, just a guide to the applications you can use it for. For general camping and utility work they would be fine.