[pct-l] titanium tent stakes

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

> Don know about the ones Monty is talking about, but my 
> Titanium tent stake
> all bent the minute they hit a rock or a really hard spot>

As I understand it, Ti stakes that are lighter than aluminum 
have about the same strength as aluminum. Ti stakes that 
have about the same _weight_ as aluminum are considerably 
stronger than aluminum and, if high quality, shouldn't bend 
at all. Try looking for a type manufactured by Simons 
Metals. I believe Backcountry.com once sold a 7" skewer type 
of theirs - hardly a bargain, but I can vouch for the fact 
that they won't bend even under severe abuse. They're also 
somewhat thinner than standard aluminum stakes, so will go 
into the ground with less prodding.

- blisterfree