Campsite flag help (pole stakes)

[Bakkant]

After two years of struggling to find my tent, I'd like to have a flag just for the campsite this year. On the efestivals shop, it says you need a mallet to get the pole stakes into the ground - is a mallet really necessary? Can't imagine every festival-goer with a campsite flag also came manned with a mallet...

[eFestivals]

1 hour ago, Bakkant said:

After two years of struggling to find my tent, I'd like to have a flag just for the campsite this year. On the efestivals shop, it says you need a mallet to get the pole stakes into the ground - is a mallet really necessary? Can't imagine every festival-goer with a campsite flag also came manned with a mallet...

They're thick (compared to tent pegs) poles, and skinny tent pegs can often be difficult to get in just an inch or two.

The pole stakes for flagpoles need to go in deep else the leverage from a tall flagpole and the wind will pull them over.

If you can get them in deep enough without a mallet, I reckon you shouldn't bother with Glastonbury and instead go to a strong-man competition that weekend.

[Tartan_Glasto]

Does the camp shop on site sell mallets? If so then you could always not bother and once you get there if you find you need one then can go buy one?

[Crazyfool01]

Checked cosy camper site thats the only one I can remember being on site, but I'm sure there must be more , don't appear to stock mallets as standard but you can order before and pickup on site , not sure how much this helps but I'm sure those with better memories than me will add more to this

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

The solution to me would be to not bring a mallet and then just go up to someone at their campsite who has already put up a flag pole and ask if you can borrow theirs. As an aside, I've seen lots of people with just tents bring mallets to Glastonbury, so don't think you'd have too much trouble borrowing one.

[guypjfreak]

1 hour ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

The solution to me would be to not bring a mallet and then just go up to someone at their campsite who has already put up a flag pole and ask if you can borrow theirs. As an aside, I've seen lots of people with just tents bring mallets to Glastonbury, so don't think you'd have too much trouble borrowing one.

Just about to say the same thing old son.. 

Its a good way to get to know your neighbours.... Just be sure to leave said flag at camp... Lol 

[Smeble]

Definitely need a mallet, even after all the rain last year I needed one for my flag spike up in E16 camper van field, even then I gave up long before the recommended depth. 

[Bakkant]

Thanks everyone, really helpful! Anyone know where I can buy a mallet? I might as well bring one... Amazon etc obviously sells them, but what kind do I need? Have to admit I'm no mallet expert...

[Charm]

2 hours ago, Bakkant said:

Thanks everyone, really helpful! Anyone know where I can buy a mallet? I might as well bring one... Amazon etc obviously sells them, but what kind do I need? Have to admit I'm no mallet expert...

This should do the trick. 
Charm x

https://m.millets.co.uk/product/black-eurohike-rubber-mallet/133893/

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

19 hours ago, Bakkant said:

Thanks everyone, really helpful! Anyone know where I can buy a mallet? I might as well bring one... Amazon etc obviously sells them, but what kind do I need? Have to admit I'm no mallet expert...

I know that Poundland used to sell them. Could save yourself £3. I still think you'd easily find someone on site with a mallet that you could borrow. Asking around would also serve to break the ice with your neighbours. It's good to get to know your neighbours as you can look out for each others tents ie they'll know who is supposed to be in your camp, and you'll know who is supposed to be in theirs.

[Bisque]

Never brought a mallet myself, I don't see the need for my small tent but I have seen many others at Glastonbury using them.

I'd ask around the larger sized tents to borrow one, I doubt anyone would say no.

[trevethin]

I'd say you need one.  Also that you'd be able to borrow one from someone nearby.