Tent Stake Knob

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I just got my hands on some new tent stakes, so I decided to indulge myself with something that makes pushing/pounding them into the ground a whole lot easier. I designed a little knob that fits perfectly over them. It has an extra wide slot on one side for the pull-strings. When you're dealing with soft ground, it really helps make pushing them in with your hand less of a pain. And when you're working with firmer ground, it gives you a more stable target to step down onto with your boot. The one I designed and tried out in the Sierra was 100% solid. I would think a hollow(ish) one might be more prone to breaking. I haven't hit it with a hammer yet, so I'm not sure how well that would work out.