I too have loved the old scout traditions and have made several staves. Most I gave away or left on a trail for someone else to use. You mention taking them on the bus. I've taken mine on the bus and had breakfast in a cafeteria near the woods I wanted to hike in. To make that easier I've developed a multi-purpose lanyard tied on with a prusik knot; it serves as a shoulder strap. It consists of a long loop tied at the end with a double fisherman's knot (can separate to form another loop for your hand) with a spring cord lock that keeps the prusik from loosening. Wind the loop back on the staff and secure with a small carabiner. I would add a copper tube coupler to the end with a rubber chair leg tip to fit over it. Have fun on your scout excursions.
Thanks for sharing the specifics. I am going to see if I can replicate what you did when I make my leather grip. You will have to let me know if I get it right?
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I too have loved the old scout traditions and have made several staves. Most I gave away or left on a trail for someone else to use. You mention taking them on the bus. I've taken mine on the bus and had breakfast in a cafeteria near the woods I wanted to hike in. To make that easier I've developed a multi-purpose lanyard tied on with a prusik knot; it serves as a shoulder strap. It consists of a long loop tied at the end with a double fisherman's knot (can separate to form another loop for your hand) with a spring cord lock that keeps the prusik from loosening. Wind the loop back on the staff and secure with a small carabiner.
I would add a copper tube coupler to the end with a rubber chair leg tip to fit over it. Have fun on your scout excursions.
Thanks for sharing the specifics. I am going to see if I can replicate what you did when I make my leather grip. You will have to let me know if I get it right?
I used 550 parachute cord. Can be moved anywhere on the shaft.