I use the following in really rough stuff. It's very stout but it's not light....the strength is why I like it so well. I've shot off of it a few times while still hunting but it requires me to crouch a bit to do that....so I prefer to use the side of a tree unless game is downhill.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/us-whip-sorting-pole-54-in
