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  1. N

    Are hiking poles needed for Porto to Vigo?

    Are hiking poles required for the Porto to Vigo portion of the Coastal route? I looked at Gronze and the elevation does not appear to be too bad. We are flying from Canada. I would prefer to leave our poles behind if we can manage without them. We walked CF in 2018 and Tour du Mont Blanc...
  2. Sanman

    Buying Trekking Poles in San Sebastian

    Hi, anyone purchased trekking poles in San Sebastian within the last year or two? There "appears" to be several stores - Decathalon, Forum Sport and Deportes Ada - wondering if they carry poles and if they sell something modestly priced...(I will leave them in Muxia when done) Thx in advance...
  3. Kcorbharas

    Buying Trekking Poles in SJPdP?

    I’m not checking my bag (as I have 3 different flights all self transfer and it will be too much of a hassle) so I can’t bring trekking poles with me. I want to buy some in SJPdP. Can anyone shed some light on where they bought theirs, what brands are available, and the price range? Cost is...
  4. LouiseEdin

    Getting poles from Santiago

    Hi lovely people I am doing the fisterra from santiago with a small group of people, some first time pilgrims. Is there a place in santiago where people donate their walking poles that my friend can buy to use, then donate back? We will arrive on Sunday morning to start walking on Monday Thanks
  5. C

    Can walking poles be sent as free baggage at Santiago airport in 2023?

    Spain airports do not allow walking poles to be carried on board. However, even at Santiago Airport, it is not allowed to carry it on the plane, but it was sent as free baggage.Can walking poles be sent as free baggage at Santiago airport in 2023?. Thank you.
  6. Jaime Carrollo

    Hiking poles vs staff

    I do not like using hiking poles. I have a nice pair and I have adjusted the straps and lengths and use them properly on uphill, downhill and level ground but still prefer to go without. However, as I get ready for Norte and Primitivo, I am considering a walking staff. So a question to...
  7. wynrich

    Not your usual question about hiking poles

    I'm considering mailing my hiking poles from the United States to a friend in A Coruna. I wonder if anyone has had experience with mailing items to Spain and how long it might take. I know I could buy poles after we get there, but these are some nice light-weight carbon Z-poles that I really...
  8. S

    Where to Buy Affordable Wooden Walking Sticks in Irun

    Hi everyone. Does anyone have any recent experience buying a wooden walking stick in Irun? It sounds like bringing my poles is going to be a headache since I'm only taking carry on baggage. Last Camino I was able to buy a wooden stick for 7 euros in Oviedo square. Hiking poles (decathlon etc)...
  9. chuckhibbs

    Can I Carry Hiking Poles in my US to Madrid Flight for a Camino Frances Trip?

    I plan to fly from the US to Madrid in September to start a Camino Frances in September. Are hiking poles allow to be packed into a carry-on when traveling from the US to Europe? Thank you
  10. LongRun64

    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    I'm joining a group aiming to walk Leon to Santiago in June. Everyone is taking carry-on luggage so I can't take my poles. I already own two sets because I bought a pair in Decathlon Porto for exactly the same reason on my first Camino. I don't really want to buy another set. But what are the...
  11. MickMac

    Treking poles Santiago airport.

    Are treking poles still banned at Santiago airport in hand luggage ? and if so do you have to check in at desk if your only carrying rucksack ?.
  12. L

    3 pilgrims need walking poles

    Hello all! 3 friends are starting the cf on November on15 from sjpdp. We are not able to pack our poles on the airplane to get there. Is anyone finishing the camino and could send us their poles to the main hostel in sjpdp? I would be glad to send shipping money if needed! I can buy poles but i...
  13. peregrina2000

    One of my poles broke

    All rules are broken at sometime or another. And I’ve just broken my rule of not getting on the Internet while I’m walking. But I’m not sure exactly what to do. I have a pair of Black Diamond Distance FLZ poles. Yesterday one just kind of collapsed. I thought it was because the locking...
  14. V

    Trekking Poles vs. the TSA vs. Madrid to A Coruña

    I had a dream that I wouldn't have to check a bag from the US to Spain (Madrid). Looks like the TSA will confiscate my trekking poles if I try to bring them aboard as part of my carryon. Will This happen from Madrid to A Coruã or can I carry them on? I'll be starting in Ferrol 10/9/22!
  15. Ginnymb

    Hiking poles from USA

    Hello Fellow pilgrims, My hiking poles do no fit in my carry on suitcase and I just found out that US airlines only allow poles in Checked baggage! We do not want to check our bags after a few lost suitcase misadventures recently. Soooo… can I buy them there? Are they expensive? I’ll be in...
  16. Cleenjones

    Poles & Backpack - to check or not to check...

    Looking for some advice about checking my backpack and poles... After having received some lovely foldable carbon fiber hiking poles as a gift for walking the Camino, I read that it can be hit or miss when it comes to including the poles in your carry on luggage. (mostly miss) I'll be flying...
  17. OzAnnie

    Trekking poles - ideas for replacement

    Well - my Exped trekking poles were confiscated in May...(Santiago to Barcelona on Vueling). I don't blame the airline... it's pretty well know that security at Santiago airport will pull you up if you have poles in your carry on. I was taking an unplanned trip with only carry on and hoped...
  18. B

    Trekking poles

    A new member here!! I understand that bringing trekking poles in a carry on is risky (maybe impossible). We’ll be starting the Camino at Sarria and was wondering whether I could buy some when we get there. If so, where? Thanks!!!
  19. C

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    I know the subject of 'walking sticks' has been covered innumerable number of times but I have never seen a certain aspect of these aids discussed: How long to make adjustable poles relative to your height. I just completed the Frances in late May and had several comments that my poles were...
  20. M

    Hiking poles

    Looking for some places in PORTO to purchase hiking poles. Any recommendations? Thanks

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