Re: [philmont] Gutter spikes Picture?Gutter spikes are very seldom used anymore but guttering contractors. They used to use the spikes in combination with an aluminum ferral that went inside the gutter to hang the gutters. Nowadays, most gutter installers use what's called a Hidden Hanger that's attached with a screw, so finding them in a store, especially one like a big box, will be nearly impossible.
Gutter spikes make excellent tent stakes at Philmont. Yes, there are probably better overall tent stakes, but when one combines the minimal (if any) cost with the lightness of weight and only the slight negative that gutter spikes do bend if pounded too hard (they can be straightened), I think gutter spikes work very well for this situation. Just be sure to paint the heads orange. It will help you a lot in finding them when they're laying on the ground.
The best way to find some gutter spikes is to call a gutter company and ask them 1) if they still have gutter spikes in stock, and 2) if they would consider donating 120 of them to your Philmont crew for tent stakes.
I bet they'll be more than willing to give them to you, mainly because they don't use them anymore.
Just be sure and send them a nice thank you note with a picture of the Tooth of Time or some similar Philmont scene on it. They'll appreciate it more than you know.
Pete Swiggum
Green Bay, WI
Philmont 2005
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Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:25 PM
Subject: [philmont] Gutter spikes Picture?
Since the list doesn't support pictures, you'll need to go to google, select images, and select gutter spike ... it looks like a really big nail.
YIS
Jim
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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com]On Behalf Of David Blom
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 3:36 PM
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Subject: [philmont] Gutter spikes Picture?
MSR also makes a very good lightweight stake which holds up well - it is red, with an I-beam type design and a handy loop. We pounded the tar out of them last summer 614-N5 and they were great.
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Sent: Sat Dec 23 11:55:18 2006
Subject: [philmont] Gutter spikes Picture?
Can someone who knows exactly what one of these looks like post a link to a picture of one please. I went to Home Depot and all they have are some big light weight nail looking things. This may be what everyone refers to when they speak of Gutter nails but I want to be sure before buying and trying them. Help please with a link. Thanks
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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of David Ritter
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:50 PM
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Subject: [philmont] Tents
Avoid the Zeus Exo or any other single walled tent, from my experience. Go with anything that is light weight and comes with a rain fly. Use the Gutter spikes as recommended before instead of the tent stakes that come with the tent.
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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of KAM7163@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:19 PM
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Subject: [philmont] Tents
Any recommendations on lightweight backpacking tents? I have used Philtents in the past but would like to consider purchasing a tent that is around 4lbs or less. I am considering the MSR Hubba Hubba or Fling.
Keith Mandrell
ASM Troop 20
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