MASTER YOUR TERRAIN
A single, confidence-inspiring staff — stronger and more stable than trekking poles. Chosen by hunters, guides, and SAR volunteers who rely on one rock-solid point of contact in steep, uncertain terrain.
From NZD $850 — built for years of hard use, not seasons.
One staff. One point of contact. Total stability.
River crossings are where it matters most. Lean on it. Keep moving.
Threaded top cap accepts adaptors for optics, cameras, and tools. Built to take real use — day after day.
A staff plants decisively and supports lateral loads when the ground tilts, slips, or gives way. One point of contact you can commit your weight to — fewer moving parts, a natural stance, and stability when it matters most.
Set length once. Trust it all day. Twist-extend to set length; twist-compress to shorten. Releases only when you’re holding the sleeve and locks by default during use. High clamp force for confidence on scree and boulders. Clean silhouette — no protruding levers, low-fiddle in gloves.
Damped precision for quiet, accurate placements. Layup tuned for stiffness without harsh vibration. Low-sheen finish that disappears in the bush.
Tough and forgiving when rock strikes happen. Slight compliance helps the tip bite and stay quiet. Lower surface can be refreshed with wax after abrasion — not part of the locking system.
Durable, replaceable grip with positive texture for wet conditions. Soft tubular-rope strap works with gloves and lets you choke up or down quickly.
Reinforced alloy housing tolerates big side-loads. Swap carbide bite and rubber foot in seconds. Field-serviceable parts for long trips.
Top section accepts common camera/optics threads (via adaptor). Doubles as a steady monopod for glassing and photos.
Values reflect controlled testing and field use; real terrain varies — always use judgment.
Long before trekking poles existed, hunters and shepherds in the European Alps carried a single stout staff — the Alpenstock. It was trusted on scree, snow-grass, icy benches and river crossings, where one strong point of contact mattered more than speed.
Early New Zealand musterers and backcountry stalkers used the same approach: one dependable staff they could lean on with full body weight when the ground slipped or tilted.
The principle never changed — strength, simplicity, and trust in one point of contact.
Stowt began as a practical problem: steep, loose country where trekking poles flex, chatter, and can’t be trusted with a committed sideways lean.
So we built a modern staff around one idea — something you can truly load with confidence. A carbon-fiber upper for stiffness and damping. A tough fiberglass lower for rock strikes. And a contained helical lock that stays locked by default, adjusting only when you choose.
The result is simple, durable, and intuitive — a tool you set once, lean on all day, and forget about while you focus on the terrain ahead.
Pre-orders are built in small batches. To reserve a staff or ask about upcoming runs, email: info@stowtstaff.co.nz