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I always carry on my pack, but used to check my hiking poles. Then one year, they didn't arrive and I had a very hectic day rushing around trying to replace them. So now I carry on everything.
Buen camino, Laurie
That's great to know, Laurie. I was wondering if airlines would accept trekking poles as carry on. I've heard some say they don't. "Too weapon-like." I'll double check with the airline, but this give me hope.
Laurie, I assume these are collapsed poles. Could you please give us the measurement when they are collapsed? (My poles don't collapse down very short.) And do you carry them strapped to the outside, or are they inside your pack? Thx........I have carried my poles through security at more than a dozen US airports, I'll bet, never a problem.
I have also carried poles through security in Madrid, Valencia and a few other Spanish airports.........
I regularly fly with a backpack, mine is a 45L, so pretty similar in size to yours, I also fly with poles.Thanks to everyone. Taking a Deuter 50+10 for the journey. Have trekking poles and a favored Swiss Army knife going and, perhaps, some other non-cabin items in the mix, so in the "Belly of the Beast" it will go. Like the idea of requesting a child's seat bag, (having seen them often,) at check in. As a later option, the potential exists to send a travel bag or, anything else, to Ivan for safe-keeping in Santiago, from SJPP. Starting at 15 Euros, plus box/postage, it is a great option for excess dross.
Hi, Icacos,Laurie, I assume these are collapsed poles. Could you please give us the measurement when they are collapsed? (My poles don't collapse down very short.) And do you carry them strapped to the outside, or are they inside your pack? Thx.
Thanks, Laurie. That's helpful information.Hi, Icacos,
My poles are Leki and when collapsed the are 26". Too long for my pack and too long for the duffel I carry them in. So I have to take them apart, which means I carry on a duffel bag with six rattling metal poles inside. When I arrive in Spain I send the duffel bag and a few other things up to Santiago to await my arrival, then on the way home I put the poles in the duffel again and just check them through. I am probably in need of new poles, since these have been on 15 caminos and numerous day hikes at home, and I am going to look for some that collapse to a better length.
I know this routine may seem like a hassle, but it's much less of a hassle than what I went through when my hiking poles didn't arrive and I had to rush around to buy a new pair before walking. Buen camino, Laurie
Going from SJPP to CS April - June, 2016. Traveling by air from US to Madrid - Pamplona, with a bus to SJPP. Seeking feedback/guidance from fellow pilgrims about their travel experiences with their checked backpacks. What is the best way to ensure minimal impact. Preferably, I would not like to purchase a special bag, with the attendant weight carried during the Camino. Thanks and Beun Camino.
Hi, Icacos,
My poles are Leki and when collapsed the are 26". Too long for my pack and too long for the duffel I carry them in. So I have to take them apart, which means I carry on a duffel bag with six rattling metal poles inside. When I arrive in Spain I send the duffel bag and a few other things up to Santiago to await my arrival, then on the way home I put the poles in the duffel again and just check them through. I am probably in need of new poles, since these have been on 15 caminos and numerous day hikes at home, and I am going to look for some that collapse to a better length.
I know this routine may seem like a hassle, but it's much less of a hassle than what I went through when my hiking poles didn't arrive and I had to rush around to buy a new pair before walking. Buen camino, Laurie
That's great to know, Laurie. I was wondering if airlines would accept trekking poles as carry on. I've heard some say they don't. "Too weapon-like." I'll double check with the airline, but this give me hope.
Great idea...and, if only they were available online. The closest store is 384 miles away. I could get one heck of a bag, for the cost of going there and back! Thanks, anyway.
I am in Halifax Nova Scotia....Where in the U.S. Are you? I'm in Ottawa Canada, and our closest IKEA is about 10 minutes away. I could ship some and you can send me money for bags + shipping via PayPal if you like.
Hi I found a purpose built bag for transporting my pack. I intend taking it as carry on when I start my Camino in September. It is brilliant, well worth a look. It is an Osprey Airporter LZ. Mine is small, comes in 3 sizes. Will take up to 50 lt backpack, weighs 350 g , measures 73H x 37W x 37 D centimetres . Folds up very small within itself into a built in cover when not in use. I will compress it down a little to meet carry on size requirements ( it is a little too big for my pack). I will probably check in my poles, they are collapsible , not sure yet if airline will accept them. Have fun planning your Camino, I did, very excited as it's not long till I go. One other thing you might be interested in... The people at Pension Corazon Puro will pick you up at Pamplona train station take you to their Accomodation (own room so you can get over jet lag) give you dinner and breakfast then drive you to St Jean the next morning! Very reasonably priced, have a look www.corazonpuro.es I have heard nothing but good reports on this. I will be flying in from Australia to Barcelona, train to Pamplona then picked up by these people, so convenient!Going from SJPP to CS April - June, 2016. Traveling by air from US to Madrid - Pamplona, with a bus to SJPP. Seeking feedback/guidance from fellow pilgrims about their travel experiences with their checked backpacks. What is the best way to ensure minimal impact. Preferably, I would not like to purchase a special bag, with the attendant weight carried during the Camino. Thanks and Beun Camino.
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