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  1. 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
  2. LongRun64

    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    I'm joining a group aiming to walk Leon to Santiago in June. Everyone is taking carry-on luggage so I can't take my poles. I already own two sets because I bought a pair in Decathlon Porto for exactly the same reason on my first Camino. I don't really want to buy another set. But what are the...
  3. MickMac

    Treking poles Santiago airport.

    Are treking poles still banned at Santiago airport in hand luggage ? and if so do you have to check in at desk if your only carrying rucksack ?.
  4. L

    3 pilgrims need walking poles

    Hello all! 3 friends are starting the cf on November on15 from sjpdp. We are not able to pack our poles on the airplane to get there. Is anyone finishing the camino and could send us their poles to the main hostel in sjpdp? I would be glad to send shipping money if needed! I can buy poles but i...
  5. peregrina2000

    One of my poles broke

    All rules are broken at sometime or another. And I’ve just broken my rule of not getting on the Internet while I’m walking. But I’m not sure exactly what to do. I have a pair of Black Diamond Distance FLZ poles. Yesterday one just kind of collapsed. I thought it was because the locking...
  6. V

    Trekking Poles vs. the TSA vs. Madrid to A Coruña

    I had a dream that I wouldn't have to check a bag from the US to Spain (Madrid). Looks like the TSA will confiscate my trekking poles if I try to bring them aboard as part of my carryon. Will This happen from Madrid to A Coruã or can I carry them on? I'll be starting in Ferrol 10/9/22!
  7. Ginnymb

    Hiking poles from USA

    Hello Fellow pilgrims, My hiking poles do no fit in my carry on suitcase and I just found out that US airlines only allow poles in Checked baggage! We do not want to check our bags after a few lost suitcase misadventures recently. Soooo… can I buy them there? Are they expensive? I’ll be in...
  8. Cleenjones

    Poles & Backpack - to check or not to check...

    Looking for some advice about checking my backpack and poles... After having received some lovely foldable carbon fiber hiking poles as a gift for walking the Camino, I read that it can be hit or miss when it comes to including the poles in your carry on luggage. (mostly miss) I'll be flying...
  9. OzAnnie

    Trekking poles - ideas for replacement

    Well - my Exped trekking poles were confiscated in May...(Santiago to Barcelona on Vueling). I don't blame the airline... it's pretty well know that security at Santiago airport will pull you up if you have poles in your carry on. I was taking an unplanned trip with only carry on and hoped...
  10. B

    Trekking poles

    A new member here!! I understand that bringing trekking poles in a carry on is risky (maybe impossible). We’ll be starting the Camino at Sarria and was wondering whether I could buy some when we get there. If so, where? Thanks!!!
  11. C

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    I know the subject of 'walking sticks' has been covered innumerable number of times but I have never seen a certain aspect of these aids discussed: How long to make adjustable poles relative to your height. I just completed the Frances in late May and had several comments that my poles were...
  12. M

    Hiking poles

    Looking for some places in PORTO to purchase hiking poles. Any recommendations? Thanks
  13. Artful-Chick

    Collapsible (Nacatin) walking poles - DIY help request

    I discovered these collapsible walking poles on the forum and ordered them thinking how great it would be to have poles that fit inside my backpack or suitcase. We may have been overzealous in putting them together because the top pole came away from the handle!! I've searched online for some...
  14. G

    TSA Approved hiking poles?

    Does anybody know if there are TSA approved hiking poles that can be taken with carry on, or any other alternatives to hiking poles? Thanks.
  15. E

    buying walking poles in Porto

    Is there a good place to purchase walking poles in Porto [arrriving by plane]?
  16. J

    Trekking Poles in Santiago

    I have read on a 2012 thread that it is possible to borrow walking poles that have been left by other pilgrims? Is that still the case? If not are there places to buy trekking poles in Santiago and how much do they cost?
  17. Crandall

    Hiking poles on planes USA

    I know there are lot of posts on this topic, but here is what happened to me. I was flying out if Orlando. I went to airport a few days before my flight. I brought my hiking poles and went to a TSA agent. I have pacers poles. I askes if i could get them through security in my backpack. She said...
  18. L

    Lisbon: where to find poles and shells

    Hi all, starting from Lisbon soon. Where can I pick up a pair of relatively inexpensive poles in Lisbon? And can I find a shell to tie onto my bag anywhere in Lisbon? Only saw old responses to these in the search - appreciate your help!
  19. I

    Trekking Poles

    Hello! I am currently planning to walk El Camino in May. Any advice on what to do about trekking poles since TSA doesn’t allow them in carry-on bags? Where could I purchase them in Spain and about how much $$ will they be? Edit: I am doing El Camino Francés starting in SJPDP. I will be flying...
  20. CatPhillips

    Leaving walking sticks in Santiago

    I am in Santiago and will be leaving tomorrow for home in the United States. I have a pair of walking sticks that I can’t take with me. The Pilgrim House is closed, I realized today, so I don’t have a good plan for how to re-home my sticks. Any suggestions?

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