The MSR ToughStake 8482 gives 10x holding force of normal stakes making them ideal for securing your tent or any other load in sand and snow These stakes have been engineered to offer a solid reliable anchor by having a wide V shaped blade which creates a broad and stable foundation and combining this with a tension cable at the base of the stake to create a 90 deg angle to attach your tent to for a fantastic level of stable foundation even in bad weather This pack of 4 smaller version of these strong and mighty little stakes which are made from durable and corrosion resistant aircraft aluminium are small lightweight and stackable so they don t take up much space in your pack at all making them ideal for your next backpacking adventure