Although the ground nails are small, their function is extremely crucial. Knowing all kinds of ground nails and using them reasonably will prevent our outdoor journeys from being embarrassing and dangerous because of the lack of details. If the ground is not pinned well, the tent will blow away. If the ground is pinned well, sleep peacefully.
Different ground nails are suitable for different environments, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages; knowing the types and materials of ground nails can help us choose the correct ground nails; understanding how to use ground nails, what kind of ground nails are used in any situation, and the correct way to use ground nails Nails can ensure that the tent is stable and does not fall down. In response to extreme outdoor weather, the natural environment we are familiar with sometimes has sudden changes. Bad weather is always caught off guard. In seasons or areas with rapid climate change, extreme weather such as thunderstorms and blizzards will occur in a short period of time. formed within.
For campers, it is also important to have a stable tent while learning more about the weather. The stability of the tent requires the comprehensive effect of tent structure, ground pegs, wind ropes, camping points, and even camping awareness. Today we will talk about ground pegs.
V-peg (V-peg)
The V-shaped nail is named because the cross-section is "V"-shaped, and it is a multi-functional nail.
Aluminum alloy V-shaped nails note that the cross-sectional shape is ν-shaped, and the bright colors are for recycling when pulling out.
Features - Lightweight and strong, V-shaped section provide better balance and penetration force.
Material - aluminum or titanium alloy material, lightweight equipment will use titanium.
Applicable - The shape structure has the ability to grip the ground even in very loose soil, so the softer ground can be competent in various environments, and suitable for backpack camping.
The picture shows the V-nail made of titanium. Titanium is strong, easy to bend, resistant to bending, lightweight, and lightweight outdoor, it is best to paint titanium nails with bright colors to prevent loss.
Y-peg (Y-peg)
As the name implies, the cross-section is "Y". Compared with V-shaped nails, Y-shaped nails can be applied to more solid ground.
Y-shaped nails are made of aluminum alloy, and the cross-sectional shape is Y-shaped.
Features - Lightweight and strong, Y provides stability and puncture ability
Material - aluminum or a titanium alloy material
Applicable - Y-shaped structure, adapts to the soft ground at the same time, the firm ground is firmly nailed, suitable for backpack camping.
Tri-peg
The triangular structure provides the best stability, but while improving the stability, the thick nail body also increases the weight.
FEATURES - Triangles are a classic solid construction that provides great stability.
Material - aluminum or an aluminum alloy material
Applicable - solid ground, key point support, suitable for backpack camping, car camping.
X-peg (X-peg)
Grooved design, X-shaped cross-section, long and thick nail body, designed for harsh environments and hard ground.
Features - The strongest piercing force, the strongest grip ability, very stable, but heavier.
Material - duralumin or aluminum alloy material.
Applicable - dry land, rock cracks, gravel ground, key point support, suitable for backpack camping that is not sensitive to weight, suitable for car camping, X-shaped nails are also recommended for bad weather camping.
Pin Nails (Pin)
Needle-shaped floor nails are long-established floor nails and a traditional type of floor nails. The cross-section is round. Needle-shaped nails are often selected for lightweight equipment, or made of new materials. The needle-shaped can be made extremely thin. Light, so for this kind of structural nail, the material is the key to determining the performance.
Titanium needle-shaped ground nails have a thick needle tube structure that makes them stronger than general needle-shaped ground nails.
Features - Traditional and classic, the needle shape can be inserted into some narrow slits, and the piercing ability is strong, but the stability depends on the weight and material.
Material - steel, alloy steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, etc.
Applicable - Reasonable selection according to the weight of the material, titanium or carbon fiber is suitable for lightweight camping on soft ground, and steel material is suitable for car camping on solid ground.
Titanium needle-shaped ground nails can be made extremely thin and light to be used with lightweight equipment.
Snow/ Sand peg
Snow camping or Shahan camping has some special features. In winter or alpine environments, it is easy to produce bad weather. Extreme environments such as strong winds and sandstorms in Shahan also test the stability of camping. Special ground nails are required to provide stronger stability.
Features - Large surface area and concave structure are its features, punching is to reduce weight and connect the wind rope, because of its large size, it can be used as a small shovel for digging holes.
Material—Aluminum or aluminum alloy.
Applicable - snow, sand.
In summary,
Snow spikes are the heaviest and the largest in size, making them the best choice for snow and sand environments.
X-shaped and triangular ground nails are the strongest and are the best choice for hard-shaped ground such as gravel and arid ground.
Needle-shaped ground nails are different in weight according to different materials and are suitable for insertion into gaps.
V-shaped and Y-shaped ground spikes are the most widely used options for backpack camping. They have a moderate strength-to-weight ratio and are the most widely used.
Carbon fiber and titanium are lightweight materials that greatly reduce weight while sacrificing stability and strength.
Facing the ground nails correctly, choose a balance between material and firmness.
