The quality is not quite up the MSR, but close. I bought some to keep with a RAB tarp and they work fine. Have also used them a couple of times to X the stake out points on a tipi in high wind, which worked well. Have bent a few and was able to straighten them back out.I've had really good luck with the Coghlans Ultralight Tent Stakes. I use them on my 1 person tent, best part is WalMart sells them in bulk so you can buy exactly what you need instead of a pack of 4 or something like that. They're also only $.88 each.