Walking or hiking with a single walking stick, hiking staff or pole can give you an extra point of stability. Features to look for include grip comfort, weight, adjustable height, folding for storage, camera mount, and options for the tips. Or, you may prefer a classic wooden stick.
1. Leki Wanderfreund Walking Staff
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If you prefer the cane grip on your walking stick, this staff is for you, and it includes an adjustable wrist strap. The 3-section aluminum shaft telescopes from 24 to 51 inches to pack and to adjust to terrain and height. Weighs only 10 oz. Comes in regular and anti-shock varieties.
2. Leki Sierra Anti-shock Travel Staff
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Wood knob is removable to expose a camera mount on this walking stick. Foam grip and buckle strap. This is 3-section adjustable staff from 75-145 cm, weighing 11.2 oz. Comes with a rubber tip and carbide flextip.
3. Ms Stick Custom Hiking and Walking Sticks
Tell your life story with a custom walking stick from Ms Sticks. Each stick is customized with symbols and items of importance to you. These make a great gift.4. Tracks Sherlock Staff Adjustable Length
This deluxe walking stick is more substantial - weighing in at 16.5 oz. Its two sections unscrew so you can pack it in a small carry bag for travel. It has a camera mount under the top knob and a steel spike under the rubber tip. The height is adjustable from 42.5 - 57.7 inches with a push button sure-lock mechanism.5. Whistle Creek Walking Sticks
When you want back to basics - a wooden hiking stick, but one done right, Whistle Creek should be your stop. Over 30 styles of classic wooden hiking sticks to choose from in Hickory, Sassafras, Dogwood, Cedar, Pine, Walnut and more. Includes basic and fancy designs of all price ranges.6. Volkstaf
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This is the one that I carry - an aluminum hiking stick that folds up (like a tent pole) to 9 inches for easy packing. It has a foam grip and your choice of a compass or a camera mount.
7. Tracks Compact Travel Staff
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The Compact Travel Staff features an upper section with push-button length adjustment, and two shock-corded lower sections for compact storage and travel. An elastic keeper strap secures the collapsed staff. It has a contoured foam grip with Wedge Lock wrist loop, a camera mount beneath a walnut knob, and a molded flex tip with removable rubber foot and trekking basket. Weighs 10.5 oz. Stores at 19 inches. Adjustable length from 48-54 inches.
8. Tracks Lite Staff
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The Lite Staff is an economical and lightweight one-section walking staff. Features adjustable wrist loop, foam grip, walnut knob, and rubber foot. Available in four fixed lengths. From 10 to 11 oz.
