Trail Chasers Blog and Other Interesting Facts
Welcome to the Trail Chasers Blog, where DIYers and professionals in landscaping, surveying, construction, and engineering can find valuable insights and practical advice. Our blog is dedicated to providing expert tips, gear reviews, industry updates, and more, all focused on helping you make informed decisions in your fieldwork. Whether you're a seasoned surveyor or just starting out, our content covers everything from the latest trends in marking tools to how-to guides for using our original Trail Chasers survey markers.
Our Trail Chasers Survey Markers are ready-to-use and made of highly durable 6-inch plastic whisker-type marking flags, available with non-rust aluminum stakes or heavy-duty steel stakes, are designed to withstand tough conditions on any project site.
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Wire Flags or Stake Whiskers - Which to Use
Wire Flags or Stake Whiskers – You Decide
Which do you get for your project; steel wire marking flags or stake whiskers? It all comes down to durability and strength.
Wire flags are good for temporary marking, but their structure leaves them vulnerable to high winds, harsh weather, and heavy equipment. For projects that require ground markers to remain in place for extended periods of time, extreme conditions or need to be deployed in compacted soil or gravel; stake whiskers are usually the better option.
Stake whiskers are perfect for marking hiking trails, hunting locations, survey points, ground hazards, garden layouts, landscape designs, athletic fields, running courses, social events and more.
Stake whiskers are available in eight APWA and international code colors including RED for power lines and lighting cables. YELLOW for gas, oil and steam lines. ORANGE for marking communication lines, cables or conduit. BLUE for potable water. PURPLE for slurry lines. GREEN for sewer and drain lines. WHITE for proposed excavation sites and PINK for temporary survey marking.
Trail Chasers brand ground markers are stake whiskers and are available in packages of 10, 20 or 25 units. Each unit consists of a highly durable 6-inch plastic whisker when combined with either a lightweight non-rust stake or hard ground galvanized stake can be driven into the ground to mark a position. Package includes everything you need to start using immediately; no extra trips to buy nails or stakes. Over the years, Trail Chasers brand of ground markers have become the prime choice for home and industrial use.
PRO TIP – Trail Chasers lightweight stakes are great for carry, but sometimes the ground is harder than anticipated. Use a ¼” x 12 in. drill bit (carbide preferred) on a cordless drill to predrill a ground hole. This will make placement much easier!
