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2. Trekking pole - Wikipedia

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   A man bearing a hiking staff in an etching from William Blake's Europe a Prophecy first printed in 1794. This copy of the etching is currently held by the Fitzwilliam Museum. Descendants of the common walking stick, trekking poles are usually used by hikers for the same reasons — to provide some rhythm to their walking pace and for added ...

3. Walking stick - Wikipedia

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   A walking stick (also known as a walking cane, cane, walking staff, or staff) is a device used primarily to aid walking, provide postural stability or support, or assist in maintaining a good posture. Some designs also serve as a fashion accessory, or are used for self-defense. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes and some have become ...

4. Pilgrim's staff - Wikipedia

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   Way of St. James pilgrims with pilgrim's staffs (1568) The coat of Arms of Bever, Switzerland, featuring a pilgrim with a staff. A pilgrim's staff or palmer's staff is a walking stick used by Christian pilgrims during their pilgrimages, like the Way of St. James to the shrine of Santiago de Compostela in Spain or the Via Francigena to Rome.

5. The best canes for 2025, according to mobility experts - AOL

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   From simple walking sticks to canes with ergonomic features and height adjustment, the selection of walking canes available now is expansive. ... Thirty-five is relatively short for a hiking pole ...

6. Makila - Wikipedia

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   The makila is a practical walking stick and a weapon for self-defense. They were (and still are) carried by shepherds to help guide their flocks as well as defend against wolves and other wild predators. They are carried by hunters and hikers in the Basque country as walking aids, and they are used in traditional folk dances.

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