Do you guys have a dedicated hiking staff? If so what is it made out of? Does it have any special features or addornments? Do you think a stick/staff is important when hiking/walking through the wilderness? I personally have a thick bamboo staff thats about 4 1/2 feet long. Where I hold my hand is wrapped with cord and on the top I have epoxyed a button compass. The bottom has a brass cap to stop me from wearing out the bottom. What do you guys have? Pictures are welcome <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />