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Shinetrip aluminium alloy stakes (Zpacks Sonic stakes clone)

$8 USD (10) Shinetrip alloy stakes
$2.25 USD ea. Zpacks Sonic stakes
This lot of 10 Shinetrip aluminium alloy stakes is available for $7.94 USD delivered on Aliexpress.

  • 15cm x 9mm diameter, 7.8g each

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Zpacks 6-inch Sonic stakes are an ultralight alternative to MSR mini-groundhog stakes (and clones).

They have curved, tapering fins for greater surface area and are substantially lighter (6.8g vs. 10g) than the mini-groundhog, without being quite as strong.

Shinetrip stakes are similar to the Zpacks Sonic stakes.

They have the same design and length (15cm), a slightly larger diameter of 9mm (vs. 8mm) and a slightly greater weight of 7.8g (vs. 6.8g).


Specifications:
  • 7001 aluminium alloy
  • 15cm length
  • 9mm diameter
  • 7.8g each

Pros:
  • Likely stronger than the Zpacks stakes 
  • Notches prevent guylines slipping over the top
  • Cord pull-loops included on each stake (for easy removal)

Cons:
  • Ultralight stakes can bend / break if too much force applied (e.g. hammered into hard or frozen ground)
  • Tricky to insert Y-stakes into hard ground using the palm of your hand
  • Not ideal for rocky soil - tips can be blunted on underground rocks or roots
  • Longer stakes may be required for critical staking points
  • Red colour only
MSR mini-groundhog stake
Zpacks Sonic stake
Shinetrip stake
Curved and tapered fins
Tip
Securely mounts in ground
Pull loop



Further Resources

Reddit
lightest msr mini groundhog style stakes?
Zpacks Sonic Stakes

Misc
Endcaps for groundhog stakes

Youtube
Diy Camping Hack: How to Drive Tent Stakes Without Hammers or Rocks