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Walk on the wild side
Men's Fitness, Oct, 2001 by Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Bobby Lee, Dennis Nishi, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede
EVEN IF most of the world has already been plodded through, paved over and drilled into, rugged stretches of local wilderness still beckon a good walking stick. And the market in three-legged ascents and descents is more sophisticated than ever, offering a load of high-tech materials, shocks and survival tools that are easy on the trail, and the knees. Here are three for the road.
1. REI HIKER ANTI-SHOCK STAFF The shock absorber turns on and off with a twist of the shaft for quick knee support, and you can choose between a thermometer or compass in the cork-knob inset. ($52; 800-426-4840; www.rei.com)
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2. CRAWFORD KNIVES SURVIVAL STAFF The anodized aircraft-aluminum shaft comes in two threaded sections that hide a forward-mounted six-inch blade, a barbed spear for fishing and an amazingly accurate blowgun. Good for long, dangerous hikes -- and 007 ($225; 870-735-4632; www.crawfordknives.com)
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3. CASCADE DESIGNS TRACKS COMPACT TRAVEL STAFF The lightweight, aluminum Tracks breaks down into three shock-corded sections, offers height adjustment with the push of a button, and houses a camera mount under its removable walnut knob. ($65; 800-531-9531; www.trackspoles.com)
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