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[QUOTE="t2andreo, post: 359860, member: 25553"] I have never seen other than inexpensive, generic aluminum poles available at St. Jean Pied de Port. If I am incorrect, someone PLEASE straighten me out. I think the first opportunity to buy a better class of hiking pole will be in Pamplona. There, you can go to one of the several hiking stores that sell Camino related stuff. I prefer to go to the el Corte Ingles department store at Pamplona. In 2014, I bought a lightweight (660 gram) mummy sleeping bag there. I know they carry "name brand" hiking poles but do not know the brands. The selection will not be great. The higher prices will be in Euros, including the 21% VAT tax. This huge department store is located near, but not adjacent to the Pamplona bus station. This said, if you are starting at SJPdP you will NEED poles or at least a walking staff the first couple of days anyway. Very few people can do the first segment to Roncesvalles without a stick or poles. If you decide to buy poles down the road," start with a cheap walking staff, bought almost anywhere in St. Jean. You will see. Donate it at the albergue in Pamplona, or any other along the way. You will see hundreds of these leave a stick take a stick opportunities along the way as other pilgrims sort their gear out. My recommendation, based on experience is to place your US purchased hiking poles, collapsed, into a piece of checked luggage. Any sharp items you bring, such as a Swiss army knife, etc, will need to go checked anyway. Even if you carry your rucksack onboard, the sharps, including poles should be checked to avoid any rejection along the way. I hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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