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And I prefer a water bottle pocket or carabiner clipped water bottle (like Vapur) hooked to my backpack straps instead of a bladder. The water is instantly available.
I have my poles adjusted so that my hands are a little lower than level. When walking level, I don't set the tips in front of my hands. They're always angled back for propulsion.
I've actually had Z-poles since my 2014 Camino, and they are still going strong. I've heard people say that the Z-poles are fine for going through security, but I haven't chanced it yet. Maybe on my next trip back from Spain, since I will have gotten my money's worth by then.
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