MSR · PRODUCT RESEARCH
MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes 6-Pack
Ordinary soil pitches where an all-purpose Y-shaped stake is appropriate
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Where it makes sense
Groundhog stakes are an all-purpose anchoring option for campers who want a Y-shaped aluminum stake instead of a thin wire peg. Their documented length and reflective pull loops make them easy to identify in a kit, but no single stake can solve every ground condition. Check how securely each one holds in the actual campsite soil, and relocate a placement that strikes buried rock rather than forcing it. Six stakes may be only part of what a family tent and separate tarp require. Count every attachment the shelter instructions call for before buying. Use the stake as one component of a correctly tensioned pitch, not as a stand-alone weather upgrade.
The tradeoff
A six-pack may not cover all tent and tarp anchors, and loose ground may need another design
Documented specifications
| Length | 7.5 in / 19 cm |
| Weight per stake | 0.49 oz |
| Quantity | 6 stakes |
| Material | 7000-series aluminum |
| Section | Y-beam |
Sources & further reading
Manufacturer product details ↗Manufacturer specifications and guidance checked September 2026. Model generations and included accessories can change; confirm the exact version before ordering.
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