Gadget Review
Lessening the load
Around the house, a non-slip tray may be useful. For shopping, various lightweight frames, designed for carrying bags, are available. These are usually foldable, which allows for easy storage and transportation. However, shopping trolleys, although not designed as walking aids, do offer more support. If you prefer to carry your shopping by hand, ergonomically designed plastic bag handles help spread the pressure of plastic bag handles over a wider area of the hand and are designed to carry several carrier bags on one handle.
Lightweight folding stools that double up as walking sticks (commonly favoured by horseracing fans) are becoming increasingly popular and look stylish. Fold-away/telescopic walking sticks are similarly discreet since they can be carried in your bag when not required. You will find they are often sold in the same department as umbrellas. Alternatively, check out outdoor activity shops.
Non-slip carrying trays
Dycem Ltd
http://www.dycem.com
Carrier bag handles
Practikal Ltd
http://www.practikal.co.uk
Lightweight foldable frames
Uniscan Ltd
http://www.uniscan-walkers.co.uk
Telescopic walking stick
Lightweight Gear Shop
http://www.outdoor-gear.com
Search assistance
If you cannot find suppliers for your area listed above, use these keywords to search for suppliers:
Karristicks, Uni-shop, Shol-Eco, Handicart, Sholley, Grippit-Bageze, Handigrip, shopping trolley.
