Shooting Sticks - Walking Poles part 1

[CharlesHarris]

For years I have used a single walking staff of a length to reach my armpit when standing next to it. This keeps one hand free, but enables youbto maintain balance in rocky terrain, etc. I drilled a 1cm hole through one end, about 5cm from the top, and have tied a lanyard of paracord, 50cm long through the hole. In use I can place my thumb through the loop, using the staff to steady a rifle, pistol or camera, holding the gun or camera in my hand normally, using the staff as a monopod.