Gizmodo: walking stick

Walking Stick With Suspension, Flashlight and Flashing Signal is Perfect for Supergran

Kit Eaton — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:44:00 EDT

Were I an old geezer right now, my gadget-cravings would no doubt include this multifunction walking stick. It's adjustable, has in-built suspension, an LED flashlight, flashing signals and an alarm and is one bad-ass walking assistance device. Ok, so it's probably designed mainly for hikers and other outdoorsy-types, but if your grandma or grandpa is into gadgets and has walking troubles, then I can imagine they'd love this. Available now for $31. [Gadget4All via 7Gadgets]

Walking Stick Fishing Pole: Perfect for Dr. House's Days Off?

Kit Eaton — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:59:00 EDT

A walking stick, with a catch. Well, potentially a catch anyway: with a reel and 8# fishing line, this mashup gadget enables you to combined fishing with your countryside strolls. It's 35-inches high, with a rubber foot and metal/plastic reel, and is available now for $39.95. On second thoughts, House wouldn't so much use this for fishing for fish, as much as for views up nurse's skirts. The advertising doesn't suggest that though. [Product via Nerd Approved]

Walking Stick with Built-in Telescope: for the Victorian Perv in You

Kit Eaton — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:47:38 EDT

Not quite as high-tech as the CIA spy gear Wilson's been showing, but almost a steampunk modding of a normal walking stick... this cane with built-in telescope gave me a smile the moment I saw it. Mainly because I pictured a Victorian gent strolling along, then popping out the 3x mag telescope to steal a forbidden glimpse of distant ankle. Simpler days, eh? It has a one-inch wide, 37-inch high African rosewood stick, so it should be good as a real walking aid, and there's a brass handle for an extra touch of style. It's available now for $89.95... useful for countryside strolls, and, of course, for the odd bit of *ahem* bird-spotting. [HammacherSchlemmer via Red Ferret]