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Wow, this is a very thorough analysis. I won't bring poles because the terrain is mostly easy, I would rather keep my gear simple and light. And without poles I don't need to check luggage.
Great video with lots of tips and explanations. Very good use of words, concise and to the point. You are a well spoken gentleman. Thx for taking the time to educate us on trekking AND walking poles/sticks. Cheers!
Put on rubber covers to go through towns.(remember thousands of people per year are going through) BUT take them off the rest of the time. Lots of fine gravel on Camino. Need the metal spikes for grip
Great video Doug, Thought I'd pass along one item. You mentioned you wouldn't use a hiking stick because of getting it through TSA. On that same subject, hiking/trekking poles are a PROHIBITED item on TSA carry-on list. You will have to put them in checked luggage. I've heard of a couple people on European Airways that didn't have a problem, but 99% of the people out there have said, they were NOT allowed. If you're going with checked luggage for your backpack then it's a none issue. Buen Camino
@@BackcountryPilgrim It would be nice to not have to check luggage, but not many backpacks are going to fall within the 22"x14"x9" or 45" total inches. carry-on limit. I know my Osprey Stratos 36 comes in at a total of 53".
NOTE: All of my comments and replies were deleted during the channel update on January 11th, 2020. Up to that date, every video comment had received a personal reply from me. To save time, I will not post a duplicate unless requested. Thanks!
Wow, this is a very thorough analysis. I won't bring poles because the terrain is mostly easy, I would rather keep my gear simple and light. And without poles I don't need to check luggage.
All good reasons! And you can always get them there if you change your mind. :)
Thanks, I needed this! I'm still practicing with mine.
Great video with lots of tips and explanations. Very good use of words, concise and to the point. You are a well spoken gentleman. Thx for taking the time to educate us on trekking AND walking poles/sticks. Cheers!
I does try to talk good with my words and such. :) That means a lot thank you!
Dowls rod walking sticks for lightness
Yeah that works!
Put on rubber covers to go through towns.(remember thousands of people per year are going through) BUT take them off the rest of the time. Lots of fine gravel on Camino. Need the metal spikes for grip
Yes, no clacking please!
I feel like I was just educated by an expert. Great video. Thank you.
Thank you!
Just found your channel, excellent content and presentation, thanks much!
Glad you enjoyed it! This is a pretty old video - they get better! :)
Great video Doug, Thought I'd pass along one item. You mentioned you wouldn't use a hiking stick because of getting it through TSA. On that same subject, hiking/trekking poles are a PROHIBITED item on TSA carry-on list. You will have to put them in checked luggage. I've heard of a couple people on European Airways that didn't have a problem, but 99% of the people out there have said, they were NOT allowed. If you're going with checked luggage for your backpack then it's a none issue. Buen Camino
@@BackcountryPilgrim It would be nice to not have to check luggage, but not many backpacks are going to fall within the 22"x14"x9" or 45" total inches. carry-on limit. I know my Osprey Stratos 36 comes in at a total of 53".
I'd like to see them try to and tell a disabled person who uses a hiking pole as an assistive device for balance this.
Pretty sure that's a different situation. :)
Great video. Thanks!
You bet!
Walking Staff.
Good until you get tired of carrying it. :)
@@BackcountryPilgrim what? It's a correction.
I thought you were voting haha. Correcting what?
Like it
Glad. :)