This lightweight single staff in the LEKI Travel Series makes an ideal walking stick for uneven terrain, whether it's a rocky path in the Galapagos Islands, a woodland trail on a weekend outing or a flight of steps in Rome. At just 11.2 ounces, the Sierra features a wood knob with old-fashioned appeal, comfortable foam rubber grip, easy locking mechanism and built-in antishock.The pole adjusts to accommodate a variety of heights and, unlike its brethern, the high tech carbide tip ends with a floor-friendly rubber cap. The staff compacts well for traveling -- and converts into a monopod with a built-in camera mount (just remove the knob). All Leki poles come with a five year warranty.  (STF11, $74.95)

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