Hi so I purchased I used outwell montana 6 poled tent but no pegs can I have advice on which are the best pegs please and how many is needed for the tent
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I have mentioned before - keep a variety of pegs so that all types of grounds are covered.
My go-to pegs when I was a tenter were Deltapegs in nylon. However, they were not suitable for very hard grounds or hardstanding pitches.
I still use Deltapegs on grass for my wind-out awning and an additional shade.
DK
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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 13/4/2025
I have mentioned before - keep a variety of pegs so that all types of grounds are covered.
My go-to pegs when I was a tenter were Deltapegs in nylon. However, they were not suitable for very hard grounds or hardstanding pitches.
I still use Deltapegs on grass for my wind-out awning and an additional shade.
DK
Same here - still using my delta pegs for the awning storm straps and main guy ropes, some decent normal steel pegs for all other pegging plus a half dozen rock pegs "just in case". And of course a steel mallet.
My Outwell tent came with the standard Outwell 'glow in the dark' plastic pegs - hopeless on most pitches, they bend and collapse far too easily - avoid, don't consider buying just because that's what came with the tent originally!
After many years of camping and latterly caravanning with an awning, the ONLY pegs that I carry these days are ROCK PEGS! I can't be asked to assess what the pitch is compatible with and choosing from a selection of different types, Rock Pegs will work! Only exception is a few plastic mushroom head types for pegging footprint under SIG, where you really don't want protruding heads.
ALLWAYS carry 25% more pegs than you actually need, as you WILL bend some (usually possible to straighten if/when you have a suitable surface to hammer them on, but that's rarely on pitch, and a task for home!), and inevitably at least temporarily 'loose' some in the grass, so a surplus will ensure you have enough to properly peg out. And if on soft ground where the pegs pull out easily, two or even 3 pegs driven in at angles to each other normally ensures a secure anchorage. Just enough pegs to match pegging points is NEVER enough pegs!
Don't mess about, smallish Club hammer to drive in, short pry bar to extract. A GOOD carpenters claw hammer is a half decent substitute.
As to how many pegs needed, not a clue! Unpack tent, lay out flat, count the guy ropes and pegging points, add 5 to cover any you missed, and there you go. With your 25% extra, you're all covered. Don't forget all the little 'odd' ones like the footprint mushroom heads, and any needed to peg down flappy bits that lead into porch areas etc.
Sorted.
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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 13/4/2025
I used normal delta pegs and the rock delta pegs. I am not sure if they are still available, I think they may have been a trial by Rob Orr
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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 13/4/2025
I used normal delta pegs and the rock delta pegs. I am not sure if they are still available, I think they may have been a trial by Rob Orr
Dorothy, Rob's widow, decided to continue with his work, and found suitable suppliers to make the stainless steel items, and have extended their product range - they even have a bag for Deltas now in case anyone is interested.
DK
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- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
When I switched unit to a van, I did not sell any of the pegs as they were still needed for putting up awnings and canopies.
I needed to add to my peg collection some screwed in pegs for hardstanding when I needed to put up a windbreak, and bought a better drill for them.
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
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