MSR  Cyclone Tent Stakes - Package of 4

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The spiral design of the MSR Cyclone tent stakes is ideal for creating solid anchor points in soft ground or for securing large tarps in a windy environment.

Color: Red
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Features

  • Constructed of lightweight 7000-series aluminum, the Cyclone stakes offer strength and holding power in a wide range of conditions
  • A reflective pull loop allows for easy removal

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Material(s)

Aluminum

Dimensions

9.5 inches long

Weight

1.2 ounces each

Reviews
35 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

17 out of 18 (94%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Holding Power in Sand
tccamper
13 years ago
These worked great in the sand. I camped at Assateague Island and used these to anchor a 12 x 12 tarp in the sand. My last trip my Y stakes would not hold the tarp poles unless I used 2 lines at a 45 degree angle to support each pole. This time I only needed 1 stake to support each pole and they held my tarp in place despite the usual windy conditions at Assateague. Sand anchors work just as well but if you want to move your tarp around it would be take a lot more work to dig them out and bury them again. With these you can move your tarp or whatever you are anchoring with ease.
tccamper
Rockville, MD
36 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
Gimmick
Odin63
12 years ago
The curved vanes do not improve grip, nor does the helical twist. These hold no better than straight Y vane stakes with no twist. They work OK, but the end-all of stakes they are not.
Odin63
Rockies
19 people found this review helpful

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tccamper
Rockville, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Holding Power in Sand

13 years ago

These worked great in the sand. I camped at Assateague Island and used these to anchor a 12 x 12 tarp in the sand. My last trip my Y stakes would not hold the tarp poles unless I used 2 lines at a 45 degree angle to support each pole. This time I only needed 1 stake to support each pole and they held my tarp in place despite the usual windy conditions at Assateague. Sand anchors work just as well but if you want to move your tarp around it would be take a lot more work to dig them out and bury them again. With these you can move your tarp or whatever you are anchoring with ease.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Natevt
Pemberton, NJ
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great stakes in loose footing

11 years ago

Just like another reviewer, I used these while camping on the beach at Assateague Island. At first I was skeptical about the helix design, thinking it was just a gimmick but they worked great! The moment of truth was when we were packing up the site and I had to really heave when pulling them out of the sand because they were holding so well. Mind you they had been in for over a week through many rain storms. But they kept our tent planted through those strong costal thunder storms and wind. I've also used these in the more packed sand of the NJ Pine Barrens and they worked great yet again.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Bruce Boyes
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

9" Twist great for sand and loose dirt

2 years ago

We just took these 9" twist stakes on a 10-day desert canoe trip and they were a great fit for sand and dirt on the river bank. Shorter 6" stakes would not hold in the relatively loose soil but these did. Ordering more.

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erin
Portland, OR
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

amazing

4 years ago

They're light, they're sturdy, they're massive. I carry two on every trip in case of emergency, and I've never regretted the extra weight. I suspect that folks who are using these on the beach and struggling aren't using them properly, or are using them to stake down pop-up shelters in high wind (practically impossible.) I used to do a lot of beach camping on Assateague, and my Hubba Hubba withstood tropical storm-force wins with the help of these stakes (and, y'know, knowing how to properly guy out a tent. Please, everyone, learn how to use your guy lines properly.)

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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Captain Cautious
Tucson, AZ
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Crazy strong, best tent peg I've every used.

8 years ago

As a long time camper in Southern Arizona, I have tried just about every tent peg on the market. The MSR stakes are the best by far. Their twisted aluminum shape is perfect for hard packed dirt, loose gravel and all but the finest sand. The reflective specs in the lines are very helpful too. If I was nitpicking, I would ask for a bit more of a flange at the end to catch the tent/ground cloth loops. The biggest drawback to these pegs is trying to get them out when you're headed home.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Desert Dweller
Catalina Foothills, AZ, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

When something is perfect...

7 years ago

Having tent camped in Arizona for over 20 years, I have tried every kind of tent peg and this one is the clear winner. I have found this tent peg to be effective in sand as well as hard packed dirt.

Yes , I recommend this product
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CO camper
Salida CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Worth it

4 years ago

Worked as advertised. Held our tent in gusty high winds while friends without them found their tents collapsed. Worked really well in sand

Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
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Mark
VA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Stakes

4 years ago

Great tent stakes. Go through extremely compact dirt without bending and they stay in even under extreme winds.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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RL13
Yakima, WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best tent stake!

6 years ago

I used these the weekend I got them. Went in easy, didn't pull-out during high winds (40-45MPH). Pulled out easy with the pull-cord.

Yes , I recommend this product
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TrailKiwi
Boston, MA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

3 years ago

Solid stakes. Great upgrade from the default ones included with a tent. So far they've withstood wind, held fast in sand, and the bright color makes them easier to find in the snow. Haven't had any issues with bending, and they're lighter than I expected which is nice for backpacking.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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