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

[chuckhibbs]

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

 

[Collie Mom]

Short answer, no. For longer answer check out some of the multiple previous threads. Buen Camino!

 

[trecile]

Here's a comprehensive thread about hiking poles on planes.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/am-i-allowed-to-carry-hiking-poles-walking-sticks-into-the-airplane-cabin-with-me.73727/

 

[Grousedoctor]

@Collie Mom is correct. I don’t believe that TSA will let you through security with hiking poles.

A better alternative to checking your pack with poles, IMHO, is to purchace them when you get to France or Spain. There are several outfitter-type shops in SJPP where you can purchase gear like poles or a knife. You won’t have any difficulty finding something suitable prior to starting your Camino.

 

[trecile]

If you want to read more you can find the threads that are tagged with "poles" by clicking here.