← Gear database

Leatherman Signal vs MSR Ground Hog Stake 6pk

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

MSR Ground Hog Stake 6pk is the lighter option — 93 g lighter than the Leatherman Signal (44% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Leatherman Signal MSR Ground Hog Stake 6pk
Weight 213 g · 0.213 kg · 0.47 lb 120 g · 0.120 kg · 0.26 lb
Brand Leatherman MSR
Category Tools Tools
Leatherman Signal
213 g

Outdoor multi-tool with fire starter, whistle and hammer.

Full details →
MSR Ground Hog Stake 6pk
120 g

6-pack of Y-beam tent stakes. Best-in-class holding strength.

Full details →

Leatherman Signal vs MSR Ground Hog Stake 6pk: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR Ground Hog Stake 6pk wins — at 120 g it is 93 g (44%) lighter than the Leatherman Signal (213 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest tools page, or browse the full gear weight database.

More tools comparisons