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  1. Coddiwomple

    Where to purchase trekking poles in Sarria?

    Can trekking polls be purchased in Sarria? And, is there a place in Santiago to donate after completing my camino?
  2. K

    Trekking poles

    Hello. Do you suggest I bring my trekking poles in check-in from the U.S.A. or buy them once I get to the Camino? Thanks for considering. Are the poles available at or near the Camino adjustable? --What is the price range?
  3. KevUK

    Where to buy a staff in SJPdP?

    I plan to buy a staff in SJPP. Does anyone know a a good outlet tat will be open in the evening.. 8-9pm … if not a time they open early morning 🥰
  4. E

    Buying poles in porto

    I have postponed buying poles until I get to Porto. Was this an ok move?
  5. Jenyat53

    Planes & Poles … recent revision?

    In reading various airport security notes (Heathrow, Sydney) about carry on luggage it seems there is a focus on forbidding blades and knifes etc longer than 6cm. After 8 caminos of religiously packing my Pacerpoles separately as checked luggage I am wondering if more people are having success...
  6. D

    Sleeping bag and Poles in SJPP

    Hi all, I'm leaving for the Frances tomorrow and I'm wondering about the cost of a sleeping bag and poles in the Saint Jean outdoor store. I have a sleeping bag but it's a bit bulky and I'm going back and forth on whether to bring it. If the cost of the equipment in SJ makes sense then I'd...
  7. L

    Walking Poles

    Hola, I am planning to use 2 walking sticks/hiking poles on my Camino Primitivo walk. I am flying to Madrid from Toronto, Canada via Newark, USA and I'm not planning to check any luggage. Has anyone flown recently with their poles as carry-on? If I can't carry them on should I buy poles in...
  8. I

    trekking pole

    Hi, i will be walking from Finisterre tot Fatima and then to Lisbon. I'll start walking in Finisterre the 29th of march. If someone arrives that day and wants to sell or give their walking poles, it saves me the trouble of bringing a pair. And i will gladly give them to someone else the 20th of...
  9. L

    Can I get poles in Santiago?

    Is it possible to buy walking poles in Santiago de Compostela? Used ones are fine. My sister is flying into Santiago, but I will be in Europe for two months prior and I don’t want to carry poles around. Or maybe I don’t need them? I did use them for Kilimanjaro, but we are just doing the last...
  10. D

    How to store Z poles

    I have two pairs of Black Diamond Women’s z poles. The documentation that came with the poles consists of cartoons only and I can’t decode instructions that answer my question. Should I be collapsing my poles when they are not being used? Am I in any way potentially damaging them by leaving...
  11. andywild

    A walking pole query

    Hi all, just a quicky .. where's the best place to grab a walking pole in Santiago? I'll buy new if need be but reusing an unwanted one feels slightly greener if there's an option. Hugs Andy
  12. N

    Are hiking poles needed for Porto to Vigo?

    Are hiking poles required for the Porto to Vigo portion of the Coastal route? I looked at Gronze and the elevation does not appear to be too bad. We are flying from Canada. I would prefer to leave our poles behind if we can manage without them. We walked CF in 2018 and Tour du Mont Blanc...
  13. Sanman

    Buying Trekking Poles in San Sebastian

    Hi, anyone purchased trekking poles in San Sebastian within the last year or two? There "appears" to be several stores - Decathalon, Forum Sport and Deportes Ada - wondering if they carry poles and if they sell something modestly priced...(I will leave them in Muxia when done) Thx in advance...
  14. Kcorbharas

    Buying Trekking Poles in SJPdP?

    I’m not checking my bag (as I have 3 different flights all self transfer and it will be too much of a hassle) so I can’t bring trekking poles with me. I want to buy some in SJPdP. Can anyone shed some light on where they bought theirs, what brands are available, and the price range? Cost is...
  15. LouiseEdin

    Getting poles from Santiago

    Hi lovely people I am doing the fisterra from santiago with a small group of people, some first time pilgrims. Is there a place in santiago where people donate their walking poles that my friend can buy to use, then donate back? We will arrive on Sunday morning to start walking on Monday Thanks
  16. C

    Can walking poles be sent as free baggage at Santiago airport in 2023?

    Spain airports do not allow walking poles to be carried on board. However, even at Santiago Airport, it is not allowed to carry it on the plane, but it was sent as free baggage.Can walking poles be sent as free baggage at Santiago airport in 2023?. Thank you.
  17. Jaime Carrollo

    Hiking poles vs staff

    I do not like using hiking poles. I have a nice pair and I have adjusted the straps and lengths and use them properly on uphill, downhill and level ground but still prefer to go without. However, as I get ready for Norte and Primitivo, I am considering a walking staff. So a question to...
  18. wynrich

    Not your usual question about hiking poles

    I'm considering mailing my hiking poles from the United States to a friend in A Coruna. I wonder if anyone has had experience with mailing items to Spain and how long it might take. I know I could buy poles after we get there, but these are some nice light-weight carbon Z-poles that I really...
  19. S

    Where to Buy Affordable Wooden Walking Sticks in Irun

    Hi everyone. Does anyone have any recent experience buying a wooden walking stick in Irun? It sounds like bringing my poles is going to be a headache since I'm only taking carry on baggage. Last Camino I was able to buy a wooden stick for 7 euros in Oviedo square. Hiking poles (decathlon etc)...
  20. chuckhibbs

    Can I Carry Hiking Poles in my US to Madrid Flight for a Camino Frances Trip?

    I plan to fly from the US to Madrid in September to start a Camino Frances in September. Are hiking poles allow to be packed into a carry-on when traveling from the US to Europe? Thank you

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