- Time of past OR future Camino
- Partial Frances (2018)
Full Frances 2022 (May-Jun)
At first glance it may appear that folding poles breakdown into a smaller package, but that's not entirely true. The folding poles will be shorter of course, but they are bulkier since there are 3 pieces instead of one collapsed pole. So, if you put them in the side pocket of your pack, the telescoping poles will stick above the top of your pack but the folders will take more room in the pocket. Many Osprey packs have trekking pole holders, which I don't think would work so well with folding poles.
Assuming you can't get your poles through TSA anyway and don't need to store them completely in your pack, which style is people's preference and why?
Assuming you can't get your poles through TSA anyway and don't need to store them completely in your pack, which style is people's preference and why?