Actually that might be a good thing in case you run into critters. Last time we went (packed in, packed out). No trouble in the boonies but back on the main trail, a nice fat copperhead awaited us. He didn't bother us, just fat and happy and hardly moving but it wouldn't hurt to have a big stick handy.
I think it's a great idea, I think we'll probably do that. Like I said we carry that stuff anyway in our packs, we're always looking for "lightweight" and that would just take it off our backs. Same weight either way and more room in the pack.
Must admit that it made me feel good that both girls came home and wanted their walking sticks - Youngest daughter had her husband make two more for them - youngest grandson is only 2 1/2 so he hasn’t made it to the ‘stick league’ yet.
But felt like old dad had something to pass on to the next generation. LOL Well actually more than the sticks, but it did make me feel good.