Pegs Straight alloy pegs tend to be the standard and are not to good to use on sand. Angle alloy pegs are generally more useful overall. In sandy conditions take a few plastic sand pegs. You can give extra support by placing rocks on top. Normally you would choose a sheltered site for camp.
Guy lines can provide extra stability in inclement weather.
Some guy lines are attached by bungie cord that relieves stress points on the fly. Free standing tents normally require the floor to be pegged and guys' to stop the tent blowing away. In stony or hard ground, tie off using rocks, fallen trees. Space You normally do not notice any problems with tent space on overnight walks. The crux happens when two or more people are on an extended walk.