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I'm in the US, and unfortunately I've been stopped at TSA with both bug repellant and sunscreen identified as "liquids."I live in the UK. I would buy my poles in Spain but bring the other four items from home. Cheaper here, not a problem in cabin baggage and saves time finding them in Spain. For a long Camino I might also buy a cheap folding knife on arrival.
Haven't been an issue for me if each is under 100ml volume. But each country has its own rules.I'm in the US, and unfortunately I've been stopped at TSA with both bug repellant and sunscreen identified as "liquids."
I wouldn't want to carry more than the 100 ml size approved by security in my backpack anyway.I'm in the US, and unfortunately I've been stopped at TSA with both bug repellant and sunscreen identified as "liquids."
I get that and if I were checking or sending luggage I’d do the same. But I’m only bringing a carry-on.Coming from Australia, I bring them all from home. Poles and sunscreen (more than 100ml) go in the dispatch box/luggage that I collect when arriving there. The others go with me on the camino backpack on board.
If you keep the size of each container under 100 ml (3.5 oz) and they fit in your 3-1-1 bag of liquids, they ought not confiscate them. Remember, you CAN buy all of this in Spain.I'm in the US, and unfortunately I've been stopped at TSA with both bug repellant and sunscreen identified as "liquids."
Thanks. I may bring small sizes of some lotions, etc. with me as starters, but I can’t imagine I won’t need more than 3 oz of sunscreen in AugustIf you keep the size of each container under 100 ml (3.5 oz) and they fit in your 3-1-1 bag of liquids, they ought not confiscate them. Remember, you CAN buy all of this in Spain.
But, if you want to bring smaller start-up sizes, follow my sizing advice above. You will be fine. You can always buy 3 ounce nalgene, or similar, plastic bottles with secure closing lids / caps and decant product into the smaller bottles. I use a handheld Brother label maker to mark each bottle with contents. In over 30 years of global travel, I have never had a problem with security. Been using the same labeling machine.
As for buying hiking poles in Spain, if you are staying in Madrid for a day or two before starting, find where your hotel is located on Google Maps, then search for hiking and camping supplies near that address.
Alternatively, go to www.decathlon.es or decathlon.eu to locate the Decathlon sports super store nearest your lodgings. It is worth the price of a cab, especially if you are sharing with another person. Also, the El Corte Ingles department stores have very good sporting goods sections as well. You could check there. They have several branches downtown.
Hope this helps.
Tom
I always miss my pocket knife when I have to fly and leave it behind. It really comes in handy when I'm hiking.I'm dividing my packing list into things I plan to buy in advance and bring with me to Spain, and those that are better bought once there becasue of airline regs (I'm not checking any bags), price or simply ease of purchase. So far, these are the things I plan to buy in Spain:
1. Trekking poles
2. Bug repellant
3. Sunscreen
4. Vaseline/Aquaphor
5. Moleskin/Compeed
Anything else I should think about purchasing after arrival?
They even took my tooth paste once! So make sure it contains less than 100 mg.I'm in the US, and unfortunately I've been stopped at TSA with both bug repellant and sunscreen identified as "liquids."
If it was more than 100 ml you shouldn't have been surprised!They even took my tooth paste once!
Bring. You don't want to spend your first hours on a scavenger hunt. Yes, all the things are easily obtained in Spain. But you're not familiar with the area. Example, I forgot my lip balm. Walked a few blocks and ended up purchasing at a cosmetic store, 9€. A few steps later came across a small store with my brand for 1€.I'm dividing my packing list into things I plan to buy in advance and bring with me to Spain, and those that are better bought once there becasue of airline regs (I'm not checking any bags), price or simply ease of purchase. So far, these are the things I plan to buy in Spain:
1. Trekking poles
2. Bug repellant
3. Sunscreen
4. Vaseline/Aquaphor
5. Moleskin/Compeed
Anything else I should think about purchasing after arrival?
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