Hi all!

I was just wondering/thinking about tripod stability, and a "different" idea crossed my mind.
And probably it is not a good idea, either for practicality, for being more than needed, or some other fact. But here I am asking.

I am aware of the possibility of weighing down the tripod by hanging some weight from the hook in the central column (either backpack or any other weight).

Would it be useful to have one or more stakes, and using rope to tying this hook (or other firm part of the legs in some models) down to the stakes and adjusting the tension to make it more stable?

Has anyone tried something like this?
Would it be of any use?
Better or worse than just hanging some weight?

The pros, if it is a good or better solution, that I can see are:
- Stakes and rope are very light weight
- This makes sure there is no weight hanging being moved by any wind
- Allows to still have your backpack for easy access to any needed accessories