You can secure a tent to a wooden platform by using Fishbone Stakes inserted into the gaps between the platform boards.
Understanding the Challenge
Securing a tent on a wooden platform can be different from securing it on natural ground. Traditional tent stakes often won't work as they can't penetrate the wood. The most common design of a wooden platform has parallel boards with gaps between them. This gap provides the solution.
Solution: Fishbone Stakes
According to our reference:
- Fishbone Stakes are specifically designed for securing tents on wooden platforms.
- These stakes can be inserted into the gaps between the platform boards.
- Once inserted, you rotate them 90 degrees to lock them in place, using the boards as an anchor.
- The platform boards need at least a quarter-inch gap between them for this type of stake to function correctly.
Practical Steps
- Identify Suitable Gaps: Look for gaps between the boards of the wooden platform that are at least a quarter of an inch wide.
- Insert the Stake: Slide the Fishbone Stake into the gap.
- Rotate to Secure: Rotate the stake 90 degrees to lock it in place beneath the board.
- Tension the Tent: Attach the tent's guy lines to the secured stakes and adjust tension to properly secure the tent.
Why This Method Works
The unique design of the Fishbone Stake is what makes it work on wooden platforms. The rotation creates a secure anchor point against the underside of the board, preventing the stake from slipping out.
Benefits of Using Fishbone Stakes
- Stability: They provide a strong and stable anchor for your tent on the platform.
- Easy to Use: The method is simple and requires no special tools.
- Versatile: Suitable for most wooden platforms with parallel boards.
