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* Stakes (usually located in a small pocket on the side of the shelter bag), for securing the shelter down if deployed on soil.
* Stakes (usually located in a small pocket on the side of the shelter bag), for securing the shelter down if deployed on soil.


* [[File:FlyingCanopy.gif|thumb|''Figure 10: When you don't use the weight bags.'']]Sandbags to help the canopy resist wind. A significant wind gust will turn the canopy into a sail and volunteers should use the weight bags if they expect any wind. Sandbags are not as effective as water weights, but sandbags are easier to store and more versatile in what you can put in them to add weight (i.e. gravel or rocks if sand is not available).
* Sandbags to help the canopy resist wind. A significant wind gust will turn the canopy into a sail and volunteers should use the weight bags if they expect any wind. Sandbags are not as effective as water weights, but sandbags are easier to store and more versatile in what you can put in them to add weight (i.e. gravel or rocks if sand is not available).