I chose the Sassafras stick because of its low cost, durability and appearance. The stick comes with a wooden whistle (so you can frighten bears or call for help). Here's me with mine (at a cache site):

Here's my stick:

Here's my name carved near the top:

..and here are my friends, the Bakers, with their sticks (all three):

Here are friends Ruth and Bill with theirs:
