I use forearm crutches and an oxygen concentrator, recently changed to Inogen G2 concentrator which I currently carry in backpack. My difficulty is that I find it to be somewhat heavier than my previous (different brand) one. I am trying to work out a way to use the trolley for the oxygen while using crutches. Any thoughts on possibilities gratefully received.
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Inogen G1 is lighter, I carry mine like a Shoulder bag, Much easier with my walking stick, I use my Mobility Scooter when traveling Distances (once a week for shopping), I try and walk with Stick most of the time. Good Luck. xxx
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Have you considered liquid oxygen, Flask can weigh as little as 2.2kg.
A little adaption needed but are you looking for something like this?
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Thanks for your response 2greys. I wish! Something like that would be great but after the $4,000 plus for the concentrator the financial cupboard is bare for a while. What I have is the little hand trolley that came with the concentrator and I am wracking mine and everyone else's brain for some way to make what I have work for me.
How about a harness, rucksack style, that would attach to an extended trolley handle via a universal joint, to allow complete freedom of movement. That way you could tow it behind you, hands free.
Wow that golf buggy is amazing! I think people would be looking around for the cameras if people start using that in the street! So funny. I love it. I use a wheelchair so my oxygen goes into my wheelchair bag. When I use a stick or crutches I find the oxygen too heavy for me to carry. My Carer carries it for m.
I suppose you could swap to a walker. My walker has a bag which I can put my oxygen in the bag. You can usually get this free from the Community Health department. I advise you get one with a seat and bag if you can which would usually be a 4 wheeler. Mine is 3 wheeler but I find it hard to use because I need to sit down more. The three wheeler ones are much easier to fit through small gaps compared to the 4 wheeler which is why I ended up with a 3 wheeler. I am thinking of getting it swapped now that I have a larger car.
Thanks for your reply TwinklingStar. I do have a walker, it is a forearm one which I use in a more upright position with my arms resting from elbow to wrist and handles/brakes at end of these arm rests. This does work well but unfortunately there are times when public buses are too crowded for me to take the walker which has a larger footprint than standard walkers.