sowhat33 Posted October 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Do Viking ships provide hiking poles/staffs for use during excursions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted October 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, sowhat33 said: Do Viking ships provide hiking poles/staffs for use during excursions? Not on Viking Ocean. I bring my pair of collapsable ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowhat33 Posted October 5, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Thanks. That's why I was asking the question, trying to pack lighter! What kind do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropomo Posted October 5, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2023 They are provided on expedition ships (Octantis and Polaris) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3554 Posted October 5, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I have a set of Leki poles which I bought at REI. I had another set, but they did not collapse short enough to fit into my carry on bag. What I did was put them in my backpack, with the handles sticking out. This worked ok for several trips, until they got confiscated by TSA (I knew it was a risk). Luckily, they were not an expensive set, but I liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted October 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I've been pleased with this one: CLINE Travel Folding Trekking Hiking Pole with Carrying Case,Collapsible Cane Adjustable Walking Stick Portable Mobility Aid for Women Men Hikers Gift,Black https://a.co/d/cP3vGlq 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breckski Posted October 5, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Hiking poles is something I have a bit of experience with living at 9,500'. Obviously get collapsible poles if traveling. My advice would be to get as lightweight as your budget allows if you plan on using them frequently for longer hikes. If you'll use them once or twice for relatively short hikes, get the cheapest collapsible set you can find. Also make sure they are adjustable height poles. Some of the folding poles like Clay referenced used to be fixed length, but I see his are adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted October 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, mwike said: Hiking poles is something I have a bit of experience with living at 9,500'. Obviously get collapsible poles if traveling. My advice would be to get as lightweight as your budget allows if you plan on using them frequently for longer hikes. If you'll use them once or twice for relatively short hikes, get the cheapest collapsible set you can find. Also make sure they are adjustable height poles. Some of the folding poles like Clay referenced used to be fixed length, but I see his are adjustable. Yes, even adjust tall enough for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippeedee Posted October 6, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: I've been pleased with this one: CLINE Travel Folding Trekking Hiking Pole with Carrying Case,Collapsible Cane Adjustable Walking Stick Portable Mobility Aid for Women Men Hikers Gift,Black https://a.co/d/cP3vGlq Thanks Clay! I was planning to get hiking poles and didn’t know where to start. I just ordered a pair of these. Appreciate your help! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted October 6, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2023 50 minutes ago, Zippeedee said: Thanks Clay! I was planning to get hiking poles and didn’t know where to start. I just ordered a pair of these. Appreciate your help! Glad I could help-just paying it forward! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDincalif Posted October 6, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Mich3554 said: I have a set of Leki poles which I bought at REI. I had another set, but they did not collapse short enough to fit into my carry on bag. What I did was put them in my backpack, with the handles sticking out. This worked ok for several trips, until they got confiscated by TSA (I knew it was a risk). Luckily, they were not an expensive set, but I liked them. We have Leki poles that have been priceless during icy winter excursions. We pack them in checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted October 6, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, JDincalif said: We have Leki poles that have been priceless during icy winter excursions. We pack them in checked luggage. We also have expensive Lexi poles. And we pack them in checked luggage. I think that’s the way to go. I thought about buying some cheap ones for travel, but we both like our poles. Edited October 6, 2023 by SantaFe1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaderGirl57 Posted October 6, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2023 We did a Viking excursion hike in Gerainger and poles were provided by the company that did the hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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