By Sean Fagan..
The pale colour of debarked, wooden pegs makes them more visibly conspicuous - especially at night (Photo: Sean Fagan).
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De-Barking Wooden Pegs for Greater Visibility & Safety
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When it comes to outdoor safety, it's often the little things that can catch people out.
Over the years I've witnessed quite a few individuals trip over tent pegs and guy lines (especially at night).
When a person is tired or distracted, it can be surprisingly easy to trip over a wooden or metal peg.
It's not a pleasant experience.
When I’m teaching outdoor courses or casually camping with friends in a woodland, I’m often asked why I de-bark the upper section of my wooden pegs.
The answer is simple – to make them more visible.
Learn more about trip hazards and my general thoughts on camp-site safety.
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