Although I can't imagine why anyone would want to pull on a tent to remove the stakes from the ground.
Ever tried pulling tent stakes out of frozen ground, it is not an easy task. Also when you are setting a big canvas tent up to withstand major winds than it is wise to run the stakes as far into the ground as you can. This will leave you with very little stake to get a hold of. It is actually very common that the only way I can get a good enough grip or leverage on a stake to remove it is by grabbing the bottom part of the tent and using it to remove the stake.
Also the rope makes the tent stronger for withstanding wind.
On the subject of tent stakes I am going to recommend these stakes. These are what I use in loose soil conditions like sand.
Lot Of 12 New US Genuine Military Surplus Camping Tent Stakes WITH Stake bag !!! | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/393148763777
I also like these because they are nice and long so a lot of times I can leave enough stake exposed that I can use a pry bar, axe, or big screwdriver to get under the ear on the stake and pry it out of the ground nice and easy.
The biggest problem with MrBuddy heaters is that they introduce a ton of water into the air, which will form as condensation.
Not a problem in a canvas tent, canvas naturally breathes. Plus it is easy to leave a window and the door cracked for extra ventilation.
I have never had condensation build up in a canvas tent or double walled synthetic tent. But when using cheap single walled synthetic tents it has been an issue with or without a heater.
Also propane combustion is C3H8 + O2 = heat, CO2 & H20
So yes you are definitely correct. Burning propane will release H2O into the atmosphere. I am curious how other heaters avoid this byproduct of propane combustion.
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