We are pleased and proud to have received a Backpacker 2006 Gear Guide Pick, though we do have a few corrections! Shoulder high? Only for people who like it that way! We have three sizes of Volkstaf: 41 inch (short), 50 inch (medium), and 59 inch (tall). (see our sizing page.) And as for sturdiness we believe that the Volkstaf's swage and flare joints, 3/4" aircraft quality aluminum, double shock cord, and carbide tip will stand up against any other hiking staff in its class!
It's gotta mean something when the About Guide uses the Volkstaf herself.
Many of our customers are world travelers who find the compact and foldable Travlr Walking Staff and Volkstaf Hiking Staff ideal for stashing in their luggage.
And from a few of our many other satisfied customers....
"I am back from my trip and I wanted to let you know
I couldn't have done some of the extensive hiking without my Volkstaf.
We were in the mountains of Turkey and my pole was a god-send
especially in some of the areas where there was remnant ice and snow.
It remained my constant companion, either in use or tucked in my backpack,
for the entire trip.
As an aside, there was absolutely no problem, or even any questions,
about the pole going through security at the numerous airports."
—Elaine A., New York
"My Travlr walking stick arrived two days ago. I used it yesterday on a
short walk and up some hills. It was wonderful. The size and weight are
great and I know it will make my trip and future hikes much more
enjoyable.
Thanks for your help and speedy delivery."
—B.N., Lihue, Hawaii
"The ease of use and quality of the Volkstaf exceeds my expectations.
Your customer service is as good as your product."
—R.H., Northridge, California
"Very cool and very sturdy. I'm impressed with the level of 'beefy-ness' - real quality!"
—Larry N., Mesa, AZ
"When my wife discovered that she could carry a staff with her hands free
and with no extra weight, there was no reason not to have one. The confidence
of knowing that if you encounter difficult or unusual conditions
somewhere along the trail, you can unfold your Volkstaf® and have
immediate safety, gives us a great amount of comfort."
—Carl F., Finksburg, Maryland,
"Just wanted to let you know how much I loved the trekker [Travlr] on my trip to Greece.
Climbed everywhere with it - including up to the top of the Acropolis in Athens
in 90 plus weather and never broke a sweat. It easily stowed in my purse each day.
Unfolded and folded easily...Thanks!"
—Jill T. R., VA
"From the slippery red slopes above Kauai’s Na Pali coast to the chunky lava rocks
in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, our Volkstafs kept us upright and surefooted.
They made our hikes easy and our packing easier. Thanks.
We enjoyed them and look forward to taking them on more great adventures."
— Linda and Benjamin C., Birmingham, AL
"From the deep subways of New York to the steep bridges of Venice to the side
streets of Kyoto, the Travlr® has been my dapper companion.
It's the first thing I pack in my carry-on flight bag and it's the first thing I unpack."
—Maxwell S., Sussex, New Jersey
"Volkstafs® are perfect – lightweight, sturdy, easy to unfurl and re-fold,
comfortable to use. A side benefit: it's perfect for spearing Magnolia leaves
that fall into the rose beds."
—Jerry Y., Pensacola, Florida
