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THE CRUA OUTDOORS

NEWSLETTER

Your No.1 Camping & Outdoor Recreation Guide

HELLO THERE,

Today, we're diving into the world of tent stakes and cooking a great steak outdoors. Let's be honest, we all have a preference in what steak cut we like: Ribeye, Sirloin, T-Bone, Tomahawk etc., but when it comes to tent stakes we usually just use "whatever comes with the tent". Well, tent stakes are designed differently for a reason, and the ones you are using may not be suitable for the environment and location you camp in. We camp out a lot on the beach and sand dune areas, so we always make sure to bring the Heavy Duty Storm Stakes with us. So, let's break them all down!

STANDARD STAKES

These are the most common tent stakes, usually made of aluminum or steel, with a simple straight or slightly hooked design. Suitable for general camping on soft to medium ground.

PROS

Lightweight and easy to carry.
Affordable and widely available.

CONS

Not very effective in hard or rocky ground.
Can bend or break under heavy pressure.

Y STAKES

Y-shaped stakes provide three points of contact with the ground, offering excellent holding power. Ideal for soft, sandy, or loose soil where extra grip is needed. This is the type of stakes that come standard with all CRUA tents.

PROS

Strong and durable.
Superior holding power compared to standard stakes.

CONS

Slightly heavier and bulkier than standard stakes.
More expensive than basic options.

Read more about V Stakes, Nail Stakes, Snow & Sand Stakes, and Hook Steaks below, and leave us a comment on what stakes you find work best for camping in your location!

QUICK & EASY

CAMPING STEAK RECIPE

Now, to the juicy part of our newsletter: the steak recipe. Continue reading for instructions on best way to cook your steak on an open campfire, a skillet, or a portable grill.

INGREDIENTS

2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (1-1.5 inches thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or
thyme, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons butter

EQUIPMENT

Grill Gate or Skillet or Portable Grill
Tongs
Aluminum foil

If you are based in United States or Canada, have a look at the Vargo Stainless Steel Fire Box Grill or the Vargo Titanium Fire Box Grill 2.0.

If you are based in Europe, you will love the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle XXL Granite Edition. At CRUA, we have the RidgeMonkey Classic Sandwich Toaster, and the grilled cheese is EPIC!

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

Remove the steaks from the cooler and let them come to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes).
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.