Robens Tent Accessories

Robens Tent Pegs and Tent Accessories

The right tent pegs and accessories are the difference between a pitch that holds through the night and one that needs attention at 2am. Robens makes three distinct stake designs to match different ground types and a purpose-built hammer that earns its place in any tent kit bag.

Driving and removing tent pegs correctly in hard and varied ground

Pegs driven at 90 degrees to the ground pull out under load more easily than pegs driven at an angle. For maximum hold, drive pegs at roughly 45 degrees away from the tent so the anchor point works against the direction of pull from the guyline. On stony ground, clear the surface with a boot heel before driving to avoid bending the peg on impact. To remove a peg without bending it, lever it out using the hook of a tent peg hammer rather than pulling vertically - the difference between a bent peg and a straight one ready for the next trip.

The tent hammer: why it earns its place in camp kit

A purpose-built tent hammer is weighted for driving pegs rather than for general-purpose use - this makes a meaningful difference on compacted or stony ground where trying to use a rock or boot heel damages the peg or your hand. It is also the right tool for removing pegs cleanly without bending them, which matters when breaking camp in the dark before an early start.

Maintaining your peg kit between trips

Straighten bent pegs after each trip - most aluminium pegs can be re-bent by hand if the deformation is minor, but a sharply kinked peg is worth replacing before the next outing. Rinse stakes after camping on sandy or coastal ground to prevent grit building up in the stake pockets of your tent bag. Store pegs loosely in a canvas or mesh bag so any moisture can escape between uses rather than sitting against fabric.