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  1. Siegfried

    Trekking poles purchase in Madrid

    Hi community Has anybody an idea where to buy trekking poles near the Madrid Chamartin train station ? I have only short time to change from airpot to train and would like to get some simple poles.
  2. t2andreo

    Another article on why, and how to use trekking poles

    I came across this yesterday evening in my reading. It has general import to all pilgrims. So, here is the link: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-use-trekking-poles/?amp Yes, I know this subject has been done to death. But, this was a particularly well written and researched article. So, I...
  3. MARSKA

    Buy stix in Pamplona/St. Jean, where?

    I hope someone can recommend or suggest a specific store from which to purchase sticks in either Pamplona or St. Jean. I've decided to purchase them in Spain rather than toting them with me from the USA. It is very helpful to me to have a specific store named in one of these two locations...
  4. trecile

    Stick stashers - a clever way to temporarily stow your hiking poles

    I recently came across this product that looks like an easy way to temporarily stow your hiking poles. It consists of magnets - you attach one set to your poles, and the other to your backpack. Here's the website, though I bet that someone could come up with a DIY solution too...
  5. Ungawawa

    Change of rules on checking in hiking poles at SCQ airport

    A little bad news for hiking pole users. It used to be the case that with the large numbers of pilgrims at Santiago airport arriving with hiking poles the airport staff there were okay with checking in your hiking poles at no additional cost. However, returning from my latest camino two days ago...
  6. K

    Buy - get walking poles in Santiago or Sarria

    Hi, Any suggestions on where I can buy walking poles in Santiago or Sarria? I’m doing the walk from Sarria.
  7. BrendanRoach

    Using Trekking Poles

    Hi All Have any novices used trekking poles? Did it help? Did your arms get tired? Thanks
  8. A

    Quiet pole tips?

    I will be walking with a friend in a few weeks. I use walking poles every step of the way ( keeps my hands from swelling) and have Eddie Bauer collapsible poles I will take. The sound of the poles on pavement drives my friend crazy _ I have replacement tips, but any suggestions for a type...
  9. W

    Air Travel with Walking Poles

    Hey everyone, I am doing my first Camino (Portuguese centrale) in September and I am flying with American Airlines. I am worried I will get turned away at security for having walking poles but I wasn't planning on checking a bag (mostly so I don't have to worry about said bag not making it to...
  10. NebraskaKate

    Poles on the Plane and Security

    We just returned from our Camino and went through 7 different security check-points in the US and Spain with no checked luggage (carried our bags on board). My husband had poles. Five out of seven times they cleared security-that means twice they were denied on board (FYI) They did not clear in...
  11. laurenjk

    Poles in Porto

    I'll be buying hiking poles in Porto and I do NOT want to buy at Decathalon, which reminds me too much of Walmart. I see there is Camping Store in Porto, but the site does not show hiking poles (so much other gear, though...so maybe?) There was mention of a North Face store? Who has purchased...
  12. L

    Lost & Found Lost trekking pole in El burgo Ranero - Black Diamond

    Hello all, Recently my left-hand Black Diamond distance Z trekking poles are taken away this morning in the albergue in El Burgo Ranero (9/7/2023), he left his right hand sided Distance Z FLZ (adjustable version) in the albergue and I have taken it away, hoping for exchanging them back. If you...
  13. BabzHikes

    Pilgrims Office, SJPP - Hiking Poles

    Does anyone know if the Pilgrims Office in St Jean have free trekking poles (donated from previous hikers) available to give for a donation? I live here in the United States and don't want to bring my hiking poles with me. I dislike the thought of buying a pair just for this one trip. I did try...
  14. M

    Ryanair from Dublin - poles

    Hi, I'm flying with Ryanair in August into Biarritz to walk the Camino again. The last time I walked in 2015 I checked my walking poles into the hold strapped to my rucksack and had it wrapped in the airport but when I collected it at Biarritz airport one of the poles had a retractable section...
  15. B

    Trekking Poles as Carry On Baggage

    I have trekking poles that collapse to about two ft long. If they are attached to my back pack will they be permitted to be brought on the plane as carry on luggage? I deplane in Paris CDG airport and have to catch another flight a couple hours later leaving from CDG. I want to avoid having...
  16. AbruzzoD7

    Trekking Poles

    Hello everyone! I am hiking the Camino Frances in a few weeks and will need to purchase trekking poles when I arrive. I fly into Paris on the 16th and arrive in SJJP on the 17th. Thank you for your help.
  17. N

    Equipment question!

    Hey! So I’m doing the costal Portuguese route for the first time this august, and was wondering, do I need trekking poles? And what are ppls opinions on bringing a water reservoir? I’m traveling for Europe for 2 weeks after the Camino, so I want to pack lightish but also be prepared for the 2...
  18. isnardj

    Hiking poles in Porto, Portugal

    Any recommendations for a good hiking supplies store in the vicinity of the Cathedral Se in Porto, Portugal to buy a set of hiking poles?
  19. H

    Hiking Poles - leaving them behind...

    I bought a pair of hiking poles when I arrived in Ferrol because I knew I couldn't bring mine on the plane (and as I was only travelling with carry on I didn't want to check them in to the hold) Along the way a couple of people said they thought I could check them in as hold luggage for free at...
  20. T

    Trekking Pole in Saint Jean Pied-de-Port

    Greetings, To avoid airport issues, we wonder if any SJPdP stores will have trekking poles available. We have a tight schedule at CDG to TGV, so there is no time to get them in Paris. There are a couple of stores in Bordeaux but might also be a tight timeline. Tele

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