Hiking Poles as cabin luggage

[sunflower]

Wondering what people's experiences have been regarding hiking poles as carry on luggage. Based on what I've read these are prohibited. Have you been checking the poles in?

Thanks
SF

[Covey]

I don't think any airline allows poles in the cabin. I always pack mine in my pack.

[Tanya Yaksich]

Hi,
Do you need hiking poles?? And how big is your pack. Cheers Tanya

[viclindal]

Hiking poles if used correctly are essential.
Most people I saw were not using them correctly.
Look at a good Youtube video to get the correct approach.
1. Height
2. straight arms
I used them every day on my most recent trip.
I used Nordic poles but my partner used Urban Poles from Vancouver BC (excellent)
Vic

[terryp]

I have a friend who said that she had no problem taking a hiking pole as carry-on. I also wondered about it since I hope to take my backpack as carry-on. I would be interested to hear anyone's experience with this.

[Covey]

Both Ryanair and Easyjet who fly from the UK to Bairritz do not allow the extending poles with sharp metal tips in the cabin, presumably because they could be used as a weapon.

I always put my pack in the hold because then I can carry scissors and a small cooking knife and stuff like shower gel without any issues. I pack my one walking pole inside my pack to avoid it coming adrift.

Some airlines may allow poles but no airline to my knowledge in Europe will allow a knife/scissors or liquids over 100ml in the cabin.

[HuskyNerd]

Viclindal, don't get me started on hiking poles. "Essential" is a pretty strong word . . . . Perhaps something more like, "popular," or "coveted by some." I "forgot" my own poles so many times in my 2008 Camino Frances that I finally realized I really didn't need or want them, and was pleased to see they were picked up by a Bulgarian attorney who enjoys them to this day. My 2010 Via de la Plata was unfettered by poles and I never once missed them. Because of the extra hassle I encourage pilgrims who are relatively fit to leave the poles behind.

Unlike Covey, I prefer not to check my backpack in the cargo hold. Too many stories of lost or damaged luggage on airplanes, and with the various plastic buckles and grommets on my pack I don't want any of them damaged when the bundle is tossed around by airline staff onto trucks and conveyor belts. My pack fits nicely in the overhead luggage bin and, since I'm not carrying poles or large toiletries I've never had a problem getting through security.

[Covey]

If you are flying from the UK to Bairritz in order to get to Bayonne/St Jean, then you fly with either Easyjet or Ryanair.

Both airlines have a hand luggage size limit of 55 x 40 x 20cm which SHOULD cover packs of up to 35L but above that, your pack will probably exceed the luggage size limit. Both airlines state that they reserve the right to check the size/weight of all hand luggage AT THE GATE and place over-sized luggage in the hold AND surcharge the passenger for not checking the bag in before the gate.

Both airlines specifically prohibit carrying walking poles in the cabin. Current UK airport security checks prohibit carrying any fluids in excess of 100ml.