MIXXIDEA Ground Anchor, 17.5-Inch

Best use cases

The folding ring and spiral steel shaft give this ground anchor a different job from a basic straight tent stake: it’s designed to screw into the ground and provide an attachment point for outdoor gear. The listed uses include tents, trampolines, canopies, gazebos, sheds, and fences, so it may suit a campsite setup or a backyard project where you need a stake that can be rotated into place. The orange finish also makes it easier to spot among other gear. For a dog tie-out, treat the anchor as one part of the setup, not a guarantee of containment, the listing gives no load rating or guidance for particular soil conditions.

Worth considering if you want a screw-in anchor that can be installed by hand or with an electric drill, rather than a simple stake that you tap into the ground. Picture securing a tent corner at camp, then folding the ring down when the anchor is no longer in use. Would that added screw-in format help with the kind of setup you actually need? The answer depends on the ground and the load: neither is specified in enough detail to establish how firmly it will hold in every situation.

Product specs

The product is listed as a 17.5-inch orange ground anchor made from powder-coated solid steel. Its spiral shaft is paired with a folding ring, and a nut in the middle can be rotated and disassembled. The listing also names straps as part of the kit, though it does not describe their length or material. Installation is described as turning the anchor by hand or using an electric drill, no drill attachment details are provided.

Those details make the format easier to assess than a generic stake listing, but they don’t answer every buying question. There’s no stated holding capacity, weight, or recommended ground type. The powder coating is described as helping resist rust, but that isn’t the same as a guarantee against corrosion over time or in every outdoor condition.

Where it shines

The main appeal is the combination of a spiral stake and a ring attachment point. Compared with a basic straight tent stake, the screw-in design offers another way to anchor gear, while the folding ring gives you a place to connect a strap or line. It’s a practical format for someone who wants one style of anchor for occasional camping and yard tasks rather than buying only for a single use.

Installation flexibility is useful, too: the listing describes both hand rotation and electric-drill installation. Still, the drill option may not be the deciding factor if you only need a lightweight stake for soft ground or a quick, low-demand setup. And although the product is described for several outdoor uses, the absence of a load rating makes it hard to judge suitability for heavier or safety-critical jobs.

Should you buy it?

It may suit you if you want a reusable spiral anchor for a tent, canopy, trampoline, or similar outdoor setup, and you’re comfortable judging the ground and application yourself. It may not suit you if you need a documented load limit, a specified fit for particular soil, or a verified restraint solution for a dog. For those needs, a product with clear capacity and use guidance is the more sensible approach.

The key tradeoff is straightforward: this kit offers a folding-ring spiral format and flexible installation, but the listing leaves important performance details open. Choose it for general anchoring where you can assess conditions on site, skip it when the job depends on a known holding capacity.