Best Tent Stakes of 2025

"I found them to be perfect for staking holiday inflatables. The length and sturdiness surpassed what came with the inflatables, and they didn't bend when I pushed them into the ground."

"I appreciate these stakes because of their smaller diameter. They worked well with my outdoor blow-up Christmas decorations, especially the ones with black stands."

"I bought these because they were affordable and had decent reviews. However, I did encounter some bending issues while trying to get them into the ground initially."

"I got these on sale for $19.99 USD for a set of 6, so I bought three sets! My brother and I both needed tent stakes for our new tents, and I specifically wanted the MSR Groundhogs because of their excellent reviews. They do NOT disappoint! Just stick them in once, and you can see their amazing holding strength. I've used them in rocky ground, and they didn’t bend at all! These are worth every penny."

"I’ve been really hard on tent stakes in the past, but these are incredibly lightweight yet sturdy. I was worried they wouldn’t hold my guy lines, but they’ve been perfect for my tarp and tent setups, even in tough weather. The loop makes removal easy, and I wish I had bought them sooner."

"After using these stakes for my hammock tarp during a wind storm, I can confidently say they are amazing products. They held firm throughout the storm without budging at all! They might be a bit pricier, but they are worth it. I plan to buy another kit to replace all my old stakes."

"I purchased a 5 foot lighted Christmas Angel and needed to stake it down. The stakes are heavy-duty and secure the Angel firmly. I highly recommend these for anyone wanting to keep their outdoor decorations stable!"

"I got these for my Sport-brella at the beach. I was initially concerned about the sand, but they held up perfectly and were tough to remove at the end of the day. I recommend using a rubber mallet to install them!"

"I'm very satisfied with these tent stakes. They are well-made and sturdy. This is my second order, and I would suggest them to anyone needing durable stakes for various uses like camping and gardening."

"I found exactly what I needed! These stakes are perfect for securing my Christmas deer in the yard during the holidays. I struggled with the provided stakes for years, but not anymore. The included extraction tool is a fantastic bonus!"

"I'm impressed with the quality of construction and materials in these tent stakes. They offer great value at a reasonable price. Thank you!"

"These stakes were just what I was looking for. I have numerous Christmas decorations that required anchoring, and these did the job wonderfully!"

"After years of camping, I found these stakes to be a game changer. Using my impact driver made driving them in and pulling them out super simple, especially with canopies. No more struggling with traditional stakes!"

"During a recent camping trip, we faced two severe storms and I was impressed with how well these stakes held my canopies down. They were the only ones left standing while others fell over. I'll definitely be using them again!"

"These stakes are a welcome addition to my camping gear. Driving them in without bending over was a huge relief, especially given my senior issues. Perfect for easy setup without the hassle of hammering!"

“I appreciate the quality steel and solid welds on these stakes. They are heavy and perfectly sized, making them easy to drive in, and they hold tight even in strong winds. The carrying pouch is a nice touch for keeping everything organized and clean.”

“I bought these to secure my holiday decorations, and they worked perfectly! They are very strong, and the included storage bag is of good quality too.”

“These stakes are easy to pound into hard dirt without bending. Their design makes them simple to remove, and I would definitely recommend them for their well-made quality.”

"After trying the cheap, bendable stakes that came with my tent, I switched to these and couldn't believe how sturdy and easy to use they are! They hold my tent down perfectly, and the price is totally affordable!"

"I ordered these stakes for my tarp awning while camping and was impressed with their weight and quality! They hold strong every time I use them, and the tab with a hole makes setup and teardown much quicker for me!"

"These stakes are solid steel and very strong. I’ve tried to beat them into rocks, and they don’t bend at all! They are heavier than others, but if you want bombproof tent stakes, these are the ones to get!"

"I've been using these heavy-duty stakes for a couple of years, and they're worry-free. I don't have to stress about my tent blowing away in a storm. They're perfect for rock-hard ground, and I feel confident I've bought my last set of stakes. The simple design makes it easy to pull them out when breaking camp."

"I purchased these 12-inch steel stakes as an upgrade, and they are a significant improvement over the standard ones. Their thicker construction penetrates hard soil with ease, providing excellent holding power even in high winds. They may add a little weight to my pack, but the tradeoff in durability is absolutely worth it."

"For my portable deer blinds, these stakes are much sturdier than the ones that came with them. They stabilize the blinds effectively, and I would definitely buy them again for that reason. They provide the heavy-duty support I need."

"I found these to be great value! They were much easier to hammer into the ground than the heavier 12-inch stakes I usually use. I use them to repair my yard's wire fence, especially after my toy dogs escaped during recent windstorms. They are lightweight yet sturdy and have been perfect for holding down tarps and stabilizing my dog pens."

"I just received these and immediately put them to work for some outdoor decorations. The cheap stakes they came with were useless, but these replacements are lightweight and sturdy. I was able to push them into hard-packed dirt with my foot and they didn’t bend like other cheaper options. Very impressed! I plan to buy more for camping."

"These stakes have proven to be much sturdier than the rounded ones. I simply put them through a tie-down loop and push them in using my foot—no issues so far. They are a good thickness and length, making them reliable for my needs."