Lightweight wheelchairs are portable and compact, easy to manoeuvre and transport, ideal for whether in your house or out and about, as they can easily be folded and carried in and out of a vehicle.
They are ideal for everyday use for the elderly or less mobile, giving you your freedom and independence to help manage your daily activities, and can have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing.
They can help aid or speed up recovery from illness or a physical accident or operation. The Best Lightweight Wheelchairs 2022 come in lots of different shapes, sizes and specifications, so there is a wheelchair to suit everyone’s needs.
Mark, I have read your review of lightweight wheelchairs and I must say it is well researched and composed.
I have a colleague of mine with a Non-Governmental Organisation that has a child that needs a wheelchair, and I will share this post with her.
I would recommend to them the Days Escape Lite Aluminium Wheelchair because it is not only easy on the wallet but its advantages are impressive enough to overlook the disadvantages.
Thank you for the great article.
Thanks Ahimbe for your comments. The Days Escape Lite Aluminium Wheelchair is an affordable lightweight chair that will be useful both indoors and outdoors.
If I were browsing for a wheelchair I’d definitely try to get one that I can propel on my own. The Pride Powerchair looks like one I’d go after. I love the style and the fact it has such a large range at four miles per battery to me shows some durability. It would be my number one choice.
Hi Todd
Thanks for the feedback. Yes the Pride i-Go Powerchair is a highly portable wheelchair due to its lightweight lithium-ion batteries, and the durable compact chair is perfect out and about with a range of up to 8 miles (4 per battery). So, if going on a long trip make sure you carry the spare with you.
Thanks again,
Mark.
Hi Mark,
What a wonderful, thorough and well-researched web site. I don’t know much about wheelchairs but it appears to me that you covered the subject matter so thoroughly, it left me with no questions.
I really liked that you reviewed these wheelchairs and had a pros and cons list for each. And then you went on to present questions in the “Things to Consider Before Buying a Wheelchair”. And then the different types of wheelchairs, accessories, etc.
You really put together an all encompassing research article on this subject. And I love the way you formatted the site.
Congratulations..!!
Thanks Richard for your kind comments. I am glad that you found the information useful, and you are now better informed when making a decision to buy a lightweight wheelchair.
I was looking for a portable wheelchair that could be used as a backup stored in the trunk. That’s why it has to be foldable and lightweight. Didn’t know they come this light and compact though! You just solved a big problem for me. The Super Lightweight Folding Transit Travel Wheelchair seems perfect for my need. Can you recommend any other similar products that would go easily in the trunk?
Hi Jukka
Thanks for your feedback. I am glad that you found what you are looking for. The Super Lightweight Folding Transit Travel Wheelchair is the perfect travel wheelchair with its compact portable design that folds and unfolds in seconds, without the need for tools, and lightweight frame. The wheelchair is the ideal choice for days out, shopping trips or holidays.
Most of the other lightweight wheelchairs will fold up easily and fit into the trunk of the car. Probably, the best one I would recommend would be the Medline Ultralight Transport Mobility Wheelchair. This durable ultralight transport wheelchair weighs less than 6Kg ( 15 Ibs ) which is great when you are out and about 🙂
Thank you for sharing this amazing information, I was looking for the best lightweight wheelchair for my mother and after reading this I got the solution.
Thanks for your lovely comments Denis. I am so pleased that you found what you were looking for. If you need any further help or advice. please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help.
Mark.
Thank you for your very helpful and genuine info. I was beginning to get bamboozled and weary looking through reviews, web pages about folding light weight wheel chairs for a family member and unsure as which one to purchase.
Your page and info has been a real help and giving me more confidence in which one to go ahead and buy. Thank you
Hi Hazel,
Thank you for your feedback. I’m so glad you found the information useful in helping you find the right lightweight wheelchair for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you need any further help or advice.
Kind regards, Mark