I'm not sure about hiking staffs, but I agree with the suggestion for The Boutique du Pèlerin. A small shop with a great selection of Camino specific items.
A Google search of their name should give you their web-page.
They are my 'go-to' place for the hiking poles & pocket knife that won't clear carry-on regulations at airport security.
Very friendly people. (All of the folks at Boutique du Pèlerin and about 98% of the airport security staff that I've met) : )
A picture of poles from the pilgrim shop, prices range from 11 euro for one to 100+ euros for fancy Leki ones. I found that the decathlon ones are the same price and quality at the low end so no need to buy ahead if you’re in a rush.
Looking for recommendations.
I dislike sleeping bags. I’m also not fond of sleeping bag liners. I own one of each and carried them on all my Camino's but I don't think I ever once slept in them...
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A few months ago, whilst doing first aid training our instructor mentioned that there were personal, one-use AED defibrillators on the market suitable for carrying in a back-pack.
I...
I will be doing the Camino Frances in May/June 2025. I’m trying to decide between Hoka Challengers and Merrill Accentors. The Challengers don’t seem to have a very robust sole as the middle part...
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First of all - thanks to all of you in this warm and generous community. Every time I have had a question, I've found a thread where someone else asked the same question years ago and it...
While shopping this morning I noticed that Aldi's ski clothing special buys will include merino base layers, and zip and roll neck tops. Due in store this Thursday.
I bought a merino top from them...
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