walking poles/sticks

I save the ankle cuffs from worn out wool socks, for wrist warmers, replacement knit cuffs, and pot holders. I never bother hemming them as they don't seem to unravel. I turned this pair into covers for my Pacer Pole handles but the technique could be used on any style pole. 1 - Decide which...

I've seen so many posts about the use of trekking poles. There is no doubt in my mind that they help any long distance walker enjoy their walk further by reducing wear on their joints and providing points for pivot and thrust when crossing whatever might be found. 4 legs are better than 2 when...

Having fruitlessly spent what seems to be an age on the web, I thought I’d ask fellow pilgrims whether they had ever seen for sale hiking poles that are: Foldable (so I can fit them in my rucksack) Shock absorbing, i.e. have a little spring in there somewhere (so I can give my knees a bit of...

So after a bit of research and more than one failed attempt using a wooden staff (actually slowed me down) and at my wife’s urging I decided to give trekking poles a chance. I used them a few times on both road and trail for short trial runs. I needed to learn how to use them and not be a danger...

Rubber Pole Tips? Where are the good ones? I'm one of those Pilgrims that barely takes a step without my poles. Used properly, they take a lot of weight off my knees and ankles, on all types of terrain and gradients. I honestly would struggle to make it without them. But I go through rubber...

This recent article sheds some science on trekking poles. It’s a roundup of scientific studies related to the use of poles over the last 40 years. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32980249/

What type of gear do you need to walk a Camino? You might be surprised at how little you need! This is what we have found works over 3 Caminos so far.

Hi Everyone, I have been planning to walk the Camino Frances this August, although at the moment I am waiting to see how things shake out with the virus. I have never used poles before but definitely want to use them on the Camino. I had been planning on buying trekking poles until I read a...

Hi everyone. I will be walking my first Camino mid-May, arriving in Biarritz on the 13th from Stanstead. This is my first trip alone and my first hiking trip altogether so I'm both excited and trying not to forget something in planning....(insurance, ect) - I'm going to camp some of the...

Hello, I'm planning walking the Camino del Norte from 1 April. I want to buy trekking poles from Amazon.es. Can I use Albergue de peregrinos Jakobi address and take the poles from the nearest post office then? How long the post office will keep my parcel? Maybe, it exists a better solution for...

I know everyone loves discussing trekking poles!! But seriously, I plan on walking from SJPDP hopefully all the way to Finisterre and Muxia this upcoming March/April. I am new to walking/hiking....but I do know I plan on using poles. Part of my reasoning is that when I walk more than about 5k my...

The rubber tips on my pacer poles have worn completely thru so that the carbide tips are exposed. I live in the USA so pacer pole replacement parts are not available here. I leave in less than two weeks and wonder if leki rubber tips will work. Thanks.

I haven't seen anyone else discuss this issue so I wonder if I'm the only one! I use Pacer Poles (which I LOVE) with plastic handles (which I don't love as much) so my hands get sweaty most days. On my first Camino, I ended up wrapping a handkerchief around my hands. Not a great solution. On my...

I am using walking sticks that I make myself. Usually branches of trees. I make them softer with steam or fire and then make them straight. At the end of them I put rubber and stick on it a piece of car-tire with glue and a couple of smalt bolts. The result is a reliable stick which...

I'm currently on my 4th Camino, this one The Way of St. Francis, LaVerna, Italy to Assisi to Rome. Some people asked about my hiking poles. I have added a few things that I find very helpful on my walks, especially here in Italy where I have done some road walking. 1. I have mounted a 90° LED...

Just a reminder for those that are travelling FROM Santiago airport with walking poles walking poles can be put in the hold for free..... irrespective of which airline is used This is a special arrangement between the airlines and Santiago airport only Poles will not be allowed through...

Hi! My girlfriend and I are walking 5 days of the Camino Frances starting in Saint Jean Pied de Port next week - we are very excited! Just wondering would it be advisable to source a walking stick in Saint Jean Pied de Port for the first day of walking to Roncesvalle? Ideally we would prefer...

I walked for 32 days without ever collapsing my Z-poles, and when I went to do that to get on the plane, one of them was full of black stuff. Does anyone have any idea what is going on with the pole on the bottom?

Hi there! My dad and I are doing El Camino mid May and I just realized I have an unanswered question: Can I take my Trekking poles as carry-on items or will I need to check them? Im planning on taking my pack as a carry-on and I just realized that some people have mentioned the poles may be an...

Is there a place to buy hiking poles when I arrive in SJDP? I'm taking my pack as a carry on, and from what I read, even collapsable ones are not allowed onto the plane. Thanks for your help.