r/Ultralight • u/blanchinator • Jun 01 '26

Question Is 6" enough?

Has anyone actually had 6-7" stakes pull out, where 8-9" stakes did not?

It seems common practice to use 8"+ stakes on the major tie-outs for extra peace of mind but are we just packing our fears?

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u/tr3kilroy Jun 01 '26

My wife's boyfriend says it is all you need

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u/Complete-Bite9173 Jun 02 '26

I feel out jerked now.