Helikon-Tex Lightweight Tarp Stakes 4 pcs — Orange

A set of four aluminium tarp stakes designed for those who want to cut pack weight without compromising on reliable anchoring. Each stake is 18 cm long and weighs 12 g, bringing the full set to 48 g — less than an empty wallet.

The arrow-shaped cross-section is not a styling choice: it spreads the lateral wind load from the tarp over a larger surface area than a round stake, reducing the risk of bending or being pulled out of soft ground. Aluminium does not rust, so the stakes can go back into a wet pack without causing problems on future trips.

The orange loop does two things at once: it lets you clip all four stakes onto a single cord or loop during transport so they do not disappear to the bottom of the bag, and it gives a solid grip when pulling a stake out of firm ground. That kind of dual-purpose thinking is what separates a well-designed piece of kit from a generic one: no extra accessories, no added weight, two functions in one.

Key features

• At 12 g per stake, you can carry the full set for the weight of a single steel one
• Arrow profile reduces bending risk and improves lateral hold in soft ground
• 100% corrosion-resistant aluminium: no rust even after outings in wet conditions
• Integrated orange loop for fast extraction and bundling all four stakes together
• High-visibility colour reduces the risk of losing stakes in undergrowth or at camp

In the box

• 4 x Lightweight Tarp Stake in aluminium — Orange