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The Swiss Piranha GS120 Tent Pegs are eco-friendly, lightweight, and versatile tent pegs made from bio-based PiranhaBT plastic.
SwissPiranha says:
It could not be greener! GreenShark tent pegs are made from 100% PiranhaBT, a bio-based plastic of plant origin and are GMO-free. Forgotten herrings will rot in the ground after several years – similar to a piece of wood. Innovative and naturally made in Switzerland, they offer clear advantages over conventional metal pegs: they are ultra-light and, thanks to their flat profile nice on barefoot campgrounds. Their tapered shape enables easy driving into the ground, while the x-shaped cross section with sawtooth ensures a secure hold in a wide variety of soils. The flat head maximizes strength and holding power in all conditions by compressing the soil underneath. Notches inside the head can be used for attaching the guy lines in different ways and ensure best anchoring – even in heavy wind. Since SwissPiranha tent pegs are completely sunk into the ground at a 90° angle, the risk of injury drops to zero and there are no sharp edges that damage the tent fabric. Of course, used GreenShark pegs can be recycled again – they are even biodegradable and compostable!
The SwissPiranha GS120 is suitable for both hard and soft floors and can be used for small to medium-sized tents and tarps, as well as ultra-light backpacking.
Our Verdict
The SwissPiranha GS120 Tent Pegs are a sustainable and innovative solution for lightweight and versatile tent pegs. Made from 100% PiranhaBT, a bio-based plastic of plant origin, these pegs are environmentally friendly and offer clear advantages over conventional metal pegs. They are ultra-light, making them ideal for backpacking and lightweight camping setups.
The tapered shape and x-shaped cross-section with sawtooth tip ensure a secure hold in various soil types, while the flat head maximises strength and holding power by compressing the soil underneath.
The low profile and lack of sharp edges also eliminate the risk of injury and damage to tent fabrics. The notches inside the head provide versatile options for attaching guy lines, ensuring optimal anchoring even in heavy winds.
With a weight of 8g each and a length of 120mm, these pegs strike a perfect balance between lightweight performance and durability, making them suitable for small to medium-sized tents and tarps.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- vegan, bio-based plastic
- GMO free
- ultralight and versatile
- offers a great weight to holding power ratio
- flat head consolidates the ground
- low profile – no risk for injuries
- 100 % Swiss made
Specifications
- Weight: v
- Lenth: 120 mm / 4.72 in
- Diameter (head): 19 mm / 0.75 in
- Colour: Green
- Content: 10 stakes, 1 bag
Material & Construction
- Material: PiranhaBT (bio-based plastic of plant origin, GMO-free, fully compostable)
- Purpose: for small and middle-sized tents and tarps, ultra-light backpacking
- Ground: soft / medium / hard
