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walking poles
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:28 pm
by LauraD
I have called the airline about this question and have gotton a "questionable yes" from AA. Can I bring in my carry on my Keen walking poles? They retract so they will fit in my bag, normally I do not bring them on vaca with me, but thought they may come in use when hiking some of the hilly hikes. Thanks, Laura
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:35 pm
by Joppa
TSA prohibits ski poles in carry on so I personally don't think I would risk it. I do use mine on St.John but pack them in my checked luggage. Some of those hills are Very steep.
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:46 am
by LauraD
Thanks Joppa, I just got off the phone with TSA and they said "no" it is considered a possible weapon that could be used to"bulgden" someone. I may just check a large suitcase, between sending a package to Connections, holding fee(and won't be able to get my package till Monday)the cost difference is minimal and I can bring my favorite pillow! Laura
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:13 am
by jmq
LauraD wrote:Thanks Joppa, I just got off the phone with TSA and they said "no" it is considered a possible weapon that could be used to"bulgden" someone.
You know those granola eating hiking types can go off at any time

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:36 am
by LauraD
LOL

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:27 pm
by Marcia (Mrs. Pete)
Does it have a sharp end? (I am not a hiker, I don't know these things.) That I can see, I guess... Otherwise, isn't it a lot like a cane? I can just see the TSA officers confiscating grandpa's cane. "Don't want you bludgeoning anyone." Good grief.
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:38 pm
by LauraD
Good grief was my first reaction too. They do have a pointed base and I have different tips I can put on for beach versus dirt/gravel hiking. Canes they allow for the medically needy. The more I think about it the more I am leaning to bringing a big checked bag(never done this to the islands as I am a minimal packer). Three more and we will be on the rock, can't wait!

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:37 pm
by Terry
We use hiking poles most of the time. It's like 4 wheel driving while hiking.
Just check them in your luggage. It's no hassle.