05-29-2011, 04:50 PM
I guess that I could add, the stakes I have now are the aluminum ones that are folded at 90 degrees with a hook on the end. They hold ok, but after a couple times pounding them in, the tops fold over and weaken. Standard plastic ones would be ok, I guess, but they're hard to get in, hard to get out, hard to clean the dirt off, and they break; I've just never liked them.
I just remember those valves sliding right in, holding tight, and coming out clean and easy. The top is big and flat enough, you can usually stomp them right in with your foot. And if not, it's a nice easy target to hit with a hammer or mallet, even if you've cracked a few beers before completely setting up camp.
I just remember those valves sliding right in, holding tight, and coming out clean and easy. The top is big and flat enough, you can usually stomp them right in with your foot. And if not, it's a nice easy target to hit with a hammer or mallet, even if you've cracked a few beers before completely setting up camp.
