For me it stopped being convenient because I was getting too many fakes and too much garbage. Yes, those aluminum tent stakes are cheaper but they're also not d

For me it stopped being convenient because I was getting too many fakes and too much garbage. Yes, those aluminum tent stakes are cheaper but they're also not designed with the same level of care as the ones you get locally. And it really matters if you're expecting them to stay in the ground and not saw through your guy lines.