Tent pegs

[Coot]

Just finished a dozen new tent pegs - 3 to replace some that split last year & 9 extra spares. How many others use wood pegs instead of iron pins?

 

[boar]

I use the wood ones, my buddy uses the iron ones. He bought his from Log Cabin, Mine was free some left over Oak boards. You want to taper the tops so don't split as quick. Dilly

 

[Minuteman]

Do you notch the peg to keep the rope/ tie from wiggling off in the wind?

 

[djnye]

i also carry my own pegs, made fom ironwood aand notched. together they only weigh an ounce or so and it saves me having to play 'boyscout' when i don't really feel like screwing around--like in the rain--which is why i carry a tarp anyway.

take care, daniel

 

[Coot]

Mine are notched for the rope/tent loop. They are also rounded on the top to reduce chance of splitting. The 'Packet' has illustrations of 5-6 original patterns/types. I like to use ash for the pegs. I guess that I split one every 4th trip.

 

[Wefarmasmidgen]

I cut my pegs just above a branch notch and leave about a half inch of the branch on. I find the ropes stay on the pegs even in wind. When I pound them in, I pound them down to the branch end.

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[bnail]

Just finished a dozen new tent pegs - 3 to replace some that split last year & 9 extra spares. How many others use wood pegs instead of iron pins?

Right here! :hatsoff:
I prefer wooden ones over iron. cheeper, lighter, and more to my understanding of Historical accuracy.
I use any kind of wood can get my hands on. old broom handles, sapplings, whatever I can find. and like Daniel, it really saves on the frustration if I roll up a few in my tarp. one thing I like best about the sapplings id their ability to grip. I don't think they pull out as easily as iron stakes do.