Twisted Cedar Backpacker Handcrafted Walking StickCedar is a rugged, naturally rot resistant wood that thrives in the southern United States. As a tough, rustic wood, cedar is used for fence posts, support beams, woodcrafts, and all sorts of furniture making. The traditional handle is the most commonly known in hiking sticks. No frills, just the straight or natural shape of the sapling or lumber, this is the most popular style when it comes to walking sticks.