I’m guessing the topic of putting your Hiking Poles in carry on luggage has been addressed previously. I know what TSA says on their website, check em.... I also see what people have said in TSA forums, about having no issue with this, and I’d like to get some personal insight from my fellow WBers.
Naturally, I will break down my poles, use rubber tips, and have them completely inside my pack when going thru security. I’ll also be prepared to limp my way thru, to justify my Pacer Poles being legitimate medical, stability devices. ( in truth, I’m not really kidding, as the medical device issue seems to work for some).
Finally, not to complicate matters, but I will be flying to Europe, thus the same security question on the return trip.
Thanks.