If you can find one, I highly recommend the "Walkabout Stick" made by Newt Livesay. It's not collapsible, but it's darn near impossible to break! Made out of a material called "saynite" which I think is a fancy name for habenero strength fiberglass. They cost about $25.

The website newtlivesay.com, has been down for several months. You might keep an eye out (or do an occaisional web search) for that name or "Wicked Knife Company".

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