A hiking stick staff is one of the most useful pieces of gear you can take with you on the trail. A hiking stick can help with balance by acting as a third contact point to your legs, it can help transfer weight from your torso and legs and… read more
Hiking, or walking, sticks provide avid hikers with stability and support on long trails, especially trails with long uphill climbs. This useful tool makes the climb easier, with less strain on the knees and back and improved traction. Taki… read more
Wrapping a hiking stick is a simple process with great rewards. A well wrapped stick will have a good grip that prevents your hands from slipping or sliding, especially when wet. The grip should be sticky on your bare hands and while wearin… read more
Military grade paracord is used for a wide variety of purposes other than its original purpose of connecting a parachute to a harness. Useful as a survival tool, paracord is used to wrap the handles of knives, tools and walking sticks to pr… read more
The size of hiking stick you use--along with other particulars, such what the stick is made of--is largely a matter of personal preference. Just as some hikers might like their shoes a little snug as opposed to loose, some will prefer stick… read more
A sturdy hiking stick helps you climb hills, steadies you on difficult terrain and can even be used to fight off attacking animals. Having a third balance point also makes crossing streams easier. Building your own hiking stick is a straigh… read more
Originally, a wood spirit carving---similar to a Green Man carving---was considered a religious symbol. Both are images of a man's face combined with images of nature, e.g. leaves or the bark of a tree. They are typically carved in wood, bu… read more
Add a wooden hiking stick to your gear list to help you in your travels. Hiking sticks take a small amount of weight off your knees, back and feet. While the amount of pressure reduced at each step may be negligible, the advantage adds up o… read more
Hiking sticks are valuable for walking and hiking, providing stability and support to help you if you trip or stumble. Homemade hiking sticks are similar to store-bought hiking sticks but are made by hand instead of on an assembly line. Som… read more
A good hiking stick can serve you well in a variety of situations. On the trail a hiking stick can take pressure off of sore joints, help navigate boulder fields and ease steep ascents and descents. There are even uses in the campsite, whet… read more
Hiking sticks, or trekking poles, usually adjustable in length (two to three sliding, telescoping sections) and fitted with removable baskets at the bottom, are welcome trappings for hikers who are fatigued or sore or must cross rock slides… read more
Creating your own walking stick is an effective and no-cost way to aid experienced and novice hikers alike. It's also a creative way to express yourself on the trails. You just need a solid stick and a few simple tools to get started. read more
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