Thanks for the Dutchware Online recommendation - the clip-on pull-outs might be perfect, as long as they don't cause any long-term wear on the sil nylon.

I've seen some demos of the flying diamond, and it looks like a great way of rigging a quick shelter for breaks. Honestly I have had a really easy time with my test pitches so far, although I imagine that the real challenge is selecting a site carefully so that you don't get drowned or bitten to death during the night. Looking forward to learning all of that soon.