Delta Pegs

[Former Scout]

I'm another BIG supporter of Delta pegs.

The grey and yellow nylon ones, however, do not take kindly to being hammered into stoney or rocky ground where they can be vulnerable to damage. Well, Rob Orr, who designed, patented and manufactures Deltas, has introduced a new item in the range: Delta Rocks.

Let's get the shock out of the way: these little beauties cost £9 for two. Yes, that's £4.50 each; and, what's more, you only actually get the steel plate that slides onto a rock peg not the actual peg. So why purchase something so expensive?

As already mentioned, the weakness of regular pegs is that all the force is acting at the end of the peg that sticks out of the ground, which creates great leverage; this means that the peg may either be pulled through soft ground (I***8217;ve seen big, 12 inch wooded pegs pulled though soft ground) or be bent. Alternatively, as they get pushed back and forward in a strong wind they can work loose. Either way they will no longer do their job.

Deltas, however, have the line of force applying to the centre of the peg below the ground level and so the force is equally applied along the whole length of the peg, therefore no leverage as the tension along the guy is directed to a point deeper under the ground where the soil is compact. This gives them much better load bearing in windy weather.

The Delta Rocks, I assure you, are a serious piece of metal and, if you buy them, you can start writing them into your will to hand them down as they will last your lifetime, your children's lifetime and your children's children's lifetime (with apologies to the Palestinian People's Front). They are easy to use (easier, in fact, than the original Deltas): you simply hook the guy rope through the metal ring on the plate, put the plate in position, insert the rock peg through the hole and hammer. They are also easier to pull out - you simply insert your tent peg puller through the hole near the apex.

Incidentally, another advantage over the original Deltas is that they are not nearly as bulky and are very compact for packing away.

As with the original Deltas you only need sufficient for the guys that give the tent its shape.

No tent is indestructable but when pitched and pegged correctly a tent will survive far worse weather than when it is not. Delta Pegs and Delta Rocks ensure a better night's sleep with less worry about what may happen if the wind picks up over night.

Very strongly recommended.

[irishmann]

Delta Pegs - worth there weight in gold

Had my 1st trip this year, in windy Scotland,, and am i glad i ordered Delta Pegs,, needed fast and Rob, had them delivered with 3 days spare before trip,,, as a real novice in the camping world, they were a god send,, as from reading reports,, i knew they were what was needed,,, i only ordered 10 ,, so ive got another order to go in for more.

No need to worry if going in at the correct angle and hold firm

[marknic15]

My Norfolk Lake is all tucked away for the winter, so can anyone tell me how many storm guys are on the Norfolk Lake? I may just invest in some Delta's after reading all the comments above.

[DaveS]

My Norfolk Lake is all tucked away for the winter, so can anyone tell me how many storm guys are on the Norfolk Lake? I may just invest in some Delta's after reading all the comments above.

I sold mine, but looking at some photo's I reckon on 14 for all of the guys. How many are classed as storm guys I'm not sure.

[MandiNKel]

Well after reading all your glowing comments got myself some Delta pegs

[DaveS]

Well after reading all your glowing comments got myself some Delta pegs

You won't regret it, they are an excellent purchase and I think every camper should have them in their armoury.