Trekking Pole - Collaspable and TSA?
 

Hi...

I've a condition (foot drop) which hinders walking without assistance. Normally I'm OK if I am careful, but found a single 'trekking' pole really helps balance and confidence - especially on cobblestones, historical sites, and hiking...

I've one at home, but it has a sharp metal tip and doesn't collapse fully.

I'm looking for something that gets to <20inches, TSA approved for carry on, and has a standard 'ski' grip - not the t-bar cane thingies...

Any suggestions o' sage ones?

TIA

I must admit I not familiar with trekking poles, but would the Stansport Outdoorsman Trekking Pole be a consideration?

Plain, old-fashioned canes are permitted. Maybe you could get one and use it for the flight, pack your trekking pole in checked baggage, and then you won't have a problem.

A cane is a medical assistive device, while a trekking pole is more of a sporting goods object (even though you are definitely using it as a medically assistive device).

Sometimes you just have to take the path of least resistance, as opposed to the best path for the trip.

A related thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disab...lity-aids.html

If you take do decide to take one, please post your experiences in the Disability Travel forum.

thanks for the pointer

yep... this is the idea, guess i could always contact the company to see if they know of tsa status

thx

If it's any help, I carried on my LEKI trekking poles to/from Patagonia a couple years ago. They are also collapsible and have sharpish-metal tips. TSA didn't bat an eye as they went through the screener on the outbond at DCA or at YYZ on the return.