Brazos Walking Sticks Hitchhiker Twisted Oak Handcrafted Wood Walking Stick Hiking Trekking Pole Our Hitchhiker Walking Stick is handcrafted from a solid piece of oak, making it a strong, and relatively lightweight, walking stick. It’s ideal for any type of walk or hike, strenuous or casual. Each staff is beautifully stained, magnifying the wood’s beautiful grain patterns. Every stick is sprayed with a protective clear coat lacquer. The result is a smooth finish that highlights the wood’s intrinsic beauty. The finished staff is a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted walking stick that is both sturdy and attractive. The Hitchhiker Walking Stick comes with a standard rubber tip for a firm, secure grip on virtually any surface. Like all of our finely crafted walking sticks and canes, the Hitchhiker Walking Stick is made in the USA by our skilled craftsmen using the highest quality wood and time-tested methods. Made in America, One at a Time Unlike sterile, lifeless metal canes and poles, Brazos walking sticks offer natural appeal because they are made from real wood. You can see the fine detail and beauty of the actual tree when you look at one. Each stick is a work of art and no two are exactly alike. Brazos Walking Sticks is family operated and located in the beautiful Brazos River Valley of Central Texas. Each walking stick is handcrafted by skilled local craftsmen. How to Size a Walking Stick Sizing a walking stick is largely a matter of personal preference, but we do offer recommendations based on our 20 years’ experience: 41″ is primarily for children, 48″ for adults up to 5’4″; 55″ for adults between 5’4″ and 5’11”; and 58″ for adults taller than 5’11”. The stick can also be sized down with a hand saw.