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  1. C clearly

    Am I allowed to carry hiking poles / walking sticks into the airplane cabin with me?

    [Edited 2024-05-07: This post remains generally valid, except that the specifics in point #7 may be out-of-date. Individual airports seem to have varying practices, so you should view with some skepticism, any absolute statement about whether hiking poles are allowed or not allowed - except, of...
  2. Rowie

    Walking poles on flight

    I wonder what people's experiences are of taking walking poles on a flight. I don't think I can fit them in my rucksack, even when at their smallest and not sure if I'm allowed to take them into the cabin. Also has anyone ever used any kind of precautionary method with bungees/tapes on...
  3. maryloufrommadison

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    Do any of you have trouble with trekking poles exacerbating arthritis in your hands? I really want to use them, but a couple of joints are already arguing with me after only a couple of days of use. I'd appreciate knowing how you handle it.
  4. teeranaic

    FYI: Emirates let me take my wooden walking staff back on a flight

    Since I've seen other threads inquiring in the past about how to bring the wooden walking stave back home, I want to share my experience just for the record. I flew out of Paris (I was traveling after completing the Camino -- and yes my walking staff went with me everywhere lol) with Emirates...
  5. F

    Leave your walking poles at home....

    I've hopefully discovered a successful alternative solution to the poles-on-a-plane travel conundrum! I am leaving my walking poles at home as I refuse to pay Ryanair's extortionate hold luggage fees to check them in for each journey. I also have a relatively short window of time from landing...
  6. B

    Where to Find Walking Sticks in SJPP for the Frances Route

    We are walking the Frances this summer. I'd like to buy a walking stick to begin in SJPDP. Does anyone know where I could find one? THX for your assistance.
  7. V

    Trekking poles: Folding vs. Telescoping - Which one is the better option?

    At first glance it may appear that folding poles breakdown into a smaller package, but that's not entirely true. The folding poles will be shorter of course, but they are bulkier since there are 3 pieces instead of one collapsed pole. So, if you put them in the side pocket of your pack, the...
  8. V

    My Unconventional Trekking Pole Technique

    I've been using trekking poles for years but use them differently than recommended. I swing the pole out in front of me when placing it so that the pole is angled away from me when planted. I then walk past it and pick it up when it is behind me. This results in a number of differences from...
  9. Helen Avoca

    Where to Find Affordable Walking Poles in France

    Good morning brains trust, from cloudy Australia. Before heading out from Le Puy in late April (fingers crossed) I want to buy some cheap walking poles. I fly in to Paris and am there for two nights, train to Lyon, there for two nights, train to Le Puy, there for two nights. I don’t recall...
  10. annmte

    Carbon vs aluminum hiking poles: experiences and recommendations

    I'm doing my first Camino this April/May (El Norte), and researching which poles to purchase. Obviously lots of info on this Forum, which has been very helpful! I've pretty much decided on the Black Diamond FLZ poles, but cannot decide whether to spend the extra money to get carbon vs...
  11. A

    Where to Find Affordable Trekking Poles in Porto or Tavira

    I’m spending a few weeks with non- walking friends in Tavira and Porto. Thinking I’ll take off for a couple of days on the Camino. Does anyone know where I could pick up a pair of cheap or donated poles in either place? Thanks.
  12. Kitkat1066

    Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.

    I have never walked with poles before and to be honest I have never really thought about using them, except that people say they have helped when it comes to your fingers swelling, which mine can do. I am interested to hear from other pilgrims who have completed walks/pilgrimages or just walked...
  13. peregrina2000

    Black stuff on my Z-poles again

    I thought I’d start a new thread, since this is a new pair of poles, even though it’s a similar problem to once I’ve had before. This older thread reported on my problem with black stuff on the inside of the poles. In that case, it was clear that som of the material itself was breaking...
  14. geraldkelly

    A question about walking sticks...

    Hi This is a question for people who've already walked the Camino Francés. From your observations what percentage of pilgrims use walking sticks on the Camino Francés? And by walking sticks I mean the metal sticks with are specifically designed for walking and which are used in pairs...
  15. David with new Kit!

    Trekking pole donation

    Guys We bought poles at the start and need to leave them behind. We are in SdC, where would you recommend? Thanks David
  16. Binka33

    Iberia - walking sticks in cabin baggage possible?

    Hello, I would like to ask if any of you has a recent experience when travelling with Iberia to Spain (within Europe) - if it is possible to take the walking sticks (folded) in the cabin as I dont have any checked baggage purchased. If I shall risk it? :) Many thanks for your comments!
  17. Felice

    Trouble with my Black Diamond Z-poles - again

    What do you do when the 'snap' joint of a Z-pole refuses to budge in the closed storage position? Last time that happened, I took the poles back to the retailer, and got a new pair in exchange - the poles were only 6 months old, though they had done at least a couple of thousand km on training...
  18. B

    Trekking poles in my carry on luggage

    Hi all, I’m planning my first Camino in Sept. this year. This is the first time that I will travel with trekking poles in my carryon bag. I don’t plan to check in any bag. Can I carry it with me, or do I need to check in it? Thank you very much!
  19. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    My questions are regarding rubber cap/tips on trekking poles - on the Frances/Finisterre/Muxia - 1. do most pilgrims always keep the caps on the tips or do they remove them when not on pavement, concrete? 2. If I need to purchase a replacement pair are caps easy to find on the CF? 3. How many...
  20. K

    POles or Walking stick in Aigle or St. Maurice?

    Anyone remember a good shop to buy poles or a walking stick before we head over the Pass? We will be starting in Aigle. Don't plan to pack poles due to TSA.

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