LesSnyder has picked a good one. I have a custom staff from Crawford, not quite the same as the one shown, that is the most rugged take down staff I have encountered. While I do not think it would withstand repeated blows from my ipe staff, it is very well built and would probably take several hits to a soft target. I did not buy it for that reason, however. Travel to and from the wilderness is NOT the place for a six foot staff. In the high country you sometimes need both hands for climbing or rescue work. Yet I do not like to walk the wild without my third leg. I far prefer the staff to ski poles. Mine breaks down into three 22 inch lengths, plus the "grip" and tip. Fits easily into a day bag, pack or suitcase. The only thing I will change the next time is to try to get him to use slightly larger tube, since I have very large hands. I do not have any of the items he puts inside, but can use the inside of the tube ( o ring sealed) for normal survival stuff.

Respectfully,

Jerry