The LuxuryLite® Big Survival Stik - Made in the USA
"I am a dedicated trekking pole user and I have to admit that at first I was skeptical of a large, oversized staff. But after several long hikes with the staff, I’ve become a real fan." --Doug Johnson
See the full review and 'Trail Defense System' video at BackpackingLight.com
Includes two tips and two tops - a basket tip & a rubber tip plus a rubber cap & a plug with adjustable 1/4-20 screw. The rubber cap is great on steep downhills where you can put your palm on top of the Stik for added reach. The plug serves as a camera screw mount or a shelter/tarp pin. If you're hiking in snow or wet trails, these tips may work better than the standard tip. You can swap a tip in 10 seconds without stopping when trail conditions change. The basket tip has no epoxy inside so you can replace the plastic/carbide tip easily if it breaks or wears out. The basket has the standard thread and can be unscrewed and replaced with a different style basket, but the basket must be screwed on tight to keep the carbide tip secure. The rubber tip is good for city sidewalks and paved roads or for shelters with no grommets. Either tip can serve as a sheath for the Needle Knife.
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48" 1-Piece Big Survival Stik -- 6.5 ounces
54" 3-Piece Big Survival Stik -- 9.0 ounces
73" 4-Piece Big Survival Stik -- 12.0 ounces
Hiking Staff
Martial Arts Bo Staff
Camera Monopod
Gun Rest
Shelter Pole
Water Pipe
Vault Pole
Big - Fat - Strong - Scary - but Light! Why carry skinny hiking poles that slip, jam, bend, and break? And weigh more than the Big Survival Stik! The Big Survival Stik is a fat 21mm (13/16 inch) diameter carbon tube that has the comfortable hand feel of a traditional oak hiking staff (not the slick cold feel of aluminum tubing). But the Big Survival Stik is one fifth the weight of oak and even stronger... it is twice as stiff as any other hiking pole on the market. Vault across streams with no fear. The unique sliding hand strap (not a wrist strap) means you don't accidentally drop the Stik and the Prussik knot allows instant height adjustment as you walk.
Needle Knife -- The Big Survival Stik is also your Trail Defense System. Sheathed inside is the intimidating Needle Knife. (See the accessories for a section without it.) The T-9 aluminum needle does not replace your traditional steel knife, but is sharp enough to leave a big hole in any creature unwise enough to attack you.
Big Tip -- The bottom tip is a length of anodized T-9 aluminum with a epoxy plug that grips dry rock better than carbide or steel. And the fat aluminum tip does not damage tree roots and trails like carbide tips can. For snow or wet trails, try the accessory Tip/Top kit. The Needle Knife Cap is plugged so the Stik will float. The sections are hollow... with the tip and cap removed the Survival Stik becomes a big drinking straw or a pipe to collect water from difficult seeps. String a piece of cord through one or two sections to make a big hanger to air out your sleeping bag.
Make a Spear -- The sectional Survival Stik lets you plug the Needle Knife section in at the bottom to make a spear. Just pull the gold tip off and you have an effective deterrent. Have it ready in your tent at night.
Shelter Pole -- The multi-piece Survival Stik makes a great shelter pole. Each long section adds 19.5 inches to the length while the tip adds 8.5 inches and the cap section adds 6.5 inches. With a pair of Survival Stiks, you can assemble a pole that will fit any shelter.
Feels Good -- The Survival Stik is great for winding up spider webs before they wrap around your face. When gripped in the middle, the Survival Stik will easily deflect high and low thorn bushes, branches, and vines. On trails with steep descents, the 73" staff delivers a very long downhill reach that your knees will love! On steep uphills, instantly slide the hand strap low for power digging to haul yourself up. When you hike with the Survival Stik you will find yourself loosely wrapping your fingers around the shaft, like you hold a steering wheel. No tight grip is needed because the hand strap around your palm adds support which is much less fatiguing than a tight finger grip all day long.
Lifetime Guarantee -- Making a joint with carbon tubing is very difficult... we know how to do it. You get a lifetime guarantee against joint failure or breakage (other carbon poles have no breakage warranty). But, more importantly, the Big Survival Stik is engineered to survive a 6 month thru-hike. There is no unreliable locking mechanism to jam or collapse just when you need it.
Instant Height Adjustment -- The Survival Stik has a unique sliding hand strap that can be instantly set to any height as you are hiking (with no stopping or even changing your stride). You can change the height every few seconds on rocky up and down trail sections. The Prussik knot slides easily when you push up or down right on the knot, but grips instantly with downward pressure on the strap. The Prussik knot will not slip. The strap also makes a great gun barrel rest for hunters making long shots.
Versatile -- Many hikers like to 'walk on 4 feet' using two hiking poles at all times. Our standard package is a pair of 54" Survival Stiks, each having two carbon sections. However, the LuxuryLite design philosophy assumes the human body works best walking on two feet as much as possible with at least one arm free for balance. We see the purpose of a hiking pole as a temporary extra 'leg' on rocky or steep trail sections and slippery stream crossings. So you can put together one 73" Stik for this style of trekking. Carry the extra section if you need an 8 foot shelter pole. When using the Survival Stik on flat trails, slide the Prussik knot to the middle and carry the Survival Stik balanced horizontally while swinging your arms in a natural human gait that delivers the miles with natural balance and minimum fatigue.
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The LuxuryLite Survival Stik is made in Texas by Texas Citizens. Remember, all LuxuryLite products have a 30 day free trial and lifetime warranty... see the home page for the complete details. The Survival Stik is warranteed against breakage under normal hiking conditions. Return the broken section for a free replacement.
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"I am a dedicated trekking pole user and I have to admit that at first I was skeptical of a large, oversized staff. But after several long hikes with the staff, I’ve become a real fan." --Doug Johnson
Big - Fat - Strong - Scary - but Light! Why carry skinny hiking poles that slip, jam, bend, and break? And weigh more than the Big Survival Stik! The Big Survival Stik is a fat 21mm (13/16 inch) diameter carbon tube that has the comfortable hand feel of a traditional oak hiking staff (not the slick cold feel of aluminum tubing). But the Big Survival Stik is one fifth the weight of oak and even stronger... it is twice as stiff as any other hiking pole on the market. Vault across streams with no fear. The unique sliding hand strap (not a wrist strap) means you don't accidentally drop the Stik and the Prussik knot allows instant height adjustment as you walk.
