ULpeg - carbon fibre

• 15cm: the same length as most standard tent stakes. Best for primary tie-outs.
• 10cm (mini): for secondary guylines and inner corners.
• Available in packs of 6 or 10.

• Woven carbon fibre won't bend or twist under normal use. These drive cleanly into compacted soil and perform confidently in soft terrain such as peat and forest ground.
• Carbon is very strong in bending and tension, and once seated provides ample strength under load. Take care in rocky ground: carbon can be brittle under compression, so don't stand on the peg to press it in.
• From our own shelters: we mainly use the 15cm for primary tarp tie-outs, and the minis for secondary guylines and inner bivy corners.

The ULpeg Carbon Fibre is designed for hikers, bikepackers, and fastpackers who want the absolute minimum weight without compromising on strength or holding power.

Starting at just 2.4g, these are among the lightest full-strength tent stakes available. Ideal for those who trim labels off kit and still think it’s too heavy.

Overview

Constructed from woven high-strength carbon fibre, they won’t bend or twist under normal use, yet remain incredibly light. They drive cleanly into compacted soil and perform confidently in soft terrain such as peat and forest ground.

Available in two sizes, 15cm and 10cm. The larger pegs are the same length as most other tent stakes. On my own shelter, I use mainly the larger variant for primary tarp tie-outs. I use short stakes for staking out secondary guylines and the inner bivy bag corners. 

Please note that woven carbon fibre is very strong in bending & tension, and once properly seated will provide ample strength under load. Caution should be used when setting up in rocky ground as carbon can be brittle under compression (think standing on the peg to press). We press our pegs into the ground using our shoe or boot, but if we find it hits a dead stop on a rock, we will adjust the angle before pressing harder. If enough force is applied to bend a traditional steel or titanium peg, you are pressing too hard. 

Construction

The pegs are made by hand in small batches here in Scotland and go through a 5 stage manufacturing process; cutting, sanding, cleaning, bonding and finally sharpening the cap.

The cap & core of the tip are made using Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printed PA12 nylon. The material allows for a balance of weight and durability over time when exposed to the elements and varying temperatures. 

The carbon tube we use (after many many carbon fibre trials) is a 5mm outer diameter woven roll wrapped tube. This has an inner diameter of 3mm, the 1mm thick carbon wall, allowing for ample bending and tension resistance under tent / tarp loading. 

Cap and tip parts are flame treated for surface preparation prior to bonding using black rubber-toughened Cyanoacrylate Adhesive. This process allows for strong bonding quality and resistance to temperature changes & harsh environments. The parts are snap-fit into place, as well as chemically bonded, for a secure and consistent fit.

The tip is filed to an angle allowing for better ground penetration and mitigating carbon splintering. 

If you’re counting every gram but still expect your shelter to stay standing in a proper breeze, these are built for you.