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The SwissPiranha RT180 tent pegs are strong and versatile. They are made from a proprietary high-performance polymer and weigh only 17 grams.
SwissPiranha says:
Engineered in Switzerland and made of high-performance PiranhaNT, these tent stakes from SwissPiranha offer many serious advantages compared to conventional pegs: ultra-lightweight, shock-resistant, and super-safe.
The pointed shape allows easy driving into the ground, while the x-beam profile shaft with rugged saw teeth penetrates and holds in a wide range of soil conditions. The flat head maximizes strength and holding power in all conditions by compressing the soil underneath. In addition, its flat and soft-edged design limits fall and the risk of serious injuries. Notches inside the head can be used for attaching the guy lines in different ways and ensure best anchoring – even in heavy wind. SwissPiranha stakes do not twist and can be driven straight into the ground by using a foot, a hammer, back of an axe or a stone. They are no sharp edges that could damage the tent fabric.
Environmentalists can lie back and relax: Production and recycling of SwissPiranha tent pegs require at least 13 times less energy than aluminium stakes. In addition, a bent SwissPiranha peg can be easily returned to its original shape by adding it to the oven for 5 minutes at 160°C. Old pegs can be recycled. Cleaning is quite easy as they can even be cleaned in the dishwasher. In any case, SwissPiranha pegs are great lightweight, all-purpose tent stakes.v
Our Verdict
The SwissPiranha RT180 are an exceptionally sturdy and versatile tent peg. These Swiss-engineered pegs are made from a proprietary high-performance polymer called PiranhaNT that provides impressive strength and durability.
At only 17 grams each, the RT180 pegs are remarkably light while securely anchoring even larger tents, and tarps, in various soil conditions. The peg's tapered X-beam profile shaft features aggressive saw-tooth ridges that bite into the ground tenaciously.
The broad, flat head maximises holding power by compressing the soil underfoot. It also has a safe, low-profile shape with no sharp edges that could cause injuries if accidentally struck or fallen upon.
Notches moulded into the head enable multiple guy line attachment points for customised staking angles in high winds. The pegs are durable and can withstand being pounded into the ground using a hammer or rock.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- lightweight & versatile
- very steady anchoring
- low profile – no risk for injuries
- super strong and tough
- deformed peg can be bent back into origin shape by heating at 160°C for 5 min
- easy to clean – dishwasher safe
- up to 13x lower environmental footprint as aluminium peg
- 100 % Swiss made
Specifications
- Weight: 17g
- Length: 180 mm
- Diameter (head): 30 mm / 1.18 in
Material & Construction
- Material: Piranha NT
- Colour: red
- Purpose: Family tents, larger tarps, awnings, tipis and pavilions
- Ground: soft / medium / hard
