I use a cascade design "Tracks" aluminum 52in. hiking staff. I have owned it for about 6 years now. I paid $20 for it and it is one of the best pieces of equipment I own. I had back surgery about a year ago and It's almost a daily carry item. Before my surgery I used it for hiking, hunting to take a rest for aiming, killed several snakes with it... I didn't realize how important this thing was to me. Maybe I should give it a name. <br><br>