Stahl-Zeltbahnknöpfe

The steel construction feels solid and reassuring—these buttons snap into the grommets with a satisfying click that the plastic ones never had. I’ve used them to rig up a quick tarp shelter on two damp nights now, and they’ve held tight through wind and light rain without any bending or rust.

The steel feels solid and weighty, not flimsy like some cheap plastic replacements I've tried before. They snap onto the grommets with a satisfying click and hold the shelter quarter taut even in a gusty wind.

Finally, buttons that don't bend or rust after a couple of wet field days. The steel is nice and heavy, and they seat perfectly into the grommets on my shelter quarter. Just wish the pack came with a couple extras, but they're solid for the price.