Absolutely, In fact, I have several. I consider a hiking staff very useful in almost any kind of hiking terrain. Ones I have used range from a recycled mop handle found on the beach to a fancy Leki adjustable, bought on sale, but still about $35. The adjustable models are lighter and have a nice swing weight. They are very versatile, serving as tent/shelter poles, probes, splints, you name it. Their collapsibility makes them good travelers on boats, planes, and cars. The mop/tool handle variety are stronger, just about as versatile, and make better weapons. Often if I don't have a staff when I start I hike, I find/improvise one by the end. Hiking staffs are particularly useful in fording streams of any significant depth.