Drive Medical Lightweight Expedition Folding Transport Wheelchair - Ultra Lightweight Mobility Support for Seniors & Adults - Strong Aluminum Frame - Hand Brakes - Compact Folding Travel Chair - Red

Great for use to transport my Mom to Medical appointments. I highly recommend it. This chair is sturdy, easy to manuver with Mom in it, and is worth a few dollars more than cheaper chairs. I bought this to replace a transport chair I bought earlier this year (in January). I didn't do a lot of research at the time since I needed the chair ASAP. Features to consider if you are looking for a transport chair: - Rear wheels - this one has 12 inch wheels vs the 8 in wheels on the other one making it easier to maneuver than the other one. The smaller wheels on the other one would also get caught in the cracks (between bricks) at the doctor's office. No problem with this one getting caught and me worrying about dumping Mom from the chair as I fight to get it loose. - Locking brakes - this one has locking hand brakes instead of having to push a lever on the wheels to lock the wheels. - Easy to fold and put in car trunk. (The first one was as well.) - Light weight and easy for me to handle. This one is about 19 lbs vs 15 on the first chair. The extra 4 lbs is not significant. If I had done more research, I would have bought this one to start with - as of the date of posting this review, both this chair and the one I bought originally are the same price. Not sure what the price of this one was when I bought the other one in January but it's a no brainer at the same price. Even if it were an extra $40-50 or more, this one is well worth the extra cost.

My mother in law is 89 and has mobility difficulties. She can walk, but needs a cane and not for long distances. My husband gifted her and our kids a week in Paris. We were able to take the foldable wheel chair on the plane as a carry on. Everyone on Air France was wonderfully accommodating. It folds easily and is very light. You have to remove the foot rests. So bring a small drawstring bag and store it in the overhead. It’s very easy to take off and on. The larger back rear wheels rolled easily over the cobblestone streets and narrow sidewalks of Paris. Its small size fits on the tiny elevators and crowded bistros. We did not attempt the metro. We used Uber XL or a van. I would highly recommend this chair for travel if you are with a mobility compromised person.

My wife broke her foot three weeks before we were to go on a vacation in Europe. We decided that we were going to go, and we knew we were going to need a travel wheelchair. We ended up buying this one, and we found it extremely affordable. We weren’t sure if it would hold up at this price point, but we got it anyway. It ultimately was a godsend for our trip and held up great. This wheelchair made it through two international flights (we gate-checked it both ways and it was never damaged). We used it in six European cities (with transport that included trains, taxis, and rental cars). It traversed old stone streets (although it was hard to push over cobblestones), as well as non-paved paths. The little peddle things on the back helped to lift the chair for curbs and bumps. It is indeed lightweight (19 lbs), and everything folds. This wheelchair really saw it all and we were thrilled it stayed intact. We have kept this wheelchair and will lend in to friends and relatives who might need it. We highly recommend this chair, but keep in mind these tips below if you travel with this chair (or to just consider if you get it): Remember the push handles fold down. That was very helpful for taxi trunks; Purchase at least two Velcro straps. You’ll need them to secure the wheelchair when it’s folded (especially if it’s going on a plane). Take a small bag with you to store the removable footpads (we detached them, put them in an adidas bag, and took them on the plane when the chair was gate-checked). You’ll need a cushion if someone sits in the chair for a long time. I-Drive sells a pad which is fine, but it’s too heavy and bulky for travel. We ended up buying a chair cushion from wal-mart and that was light and did the trick for travel. The hand-brakes are attached to the push handles. If you push the handles down, it locks the wheels (I did not see that info on any instructions/manuals, and only learned that the wheels locked when an airport staffer told us). We would definitely but this chair again. For the price, we found it to be a good value.

I purchased this for my husband because of the 300lb weight limit, he is 5' 5" and weighs 200lbs. He says it is comfortable but there is no room to spare on either side of him. He will only be using this for short periods of time. It is easy to lift and put in the car. The box had a few holes but the chair was intact. My only complaint was one of the handle locks needed to be adjusted as it would not stay in the lock position and one of the brake pads was rubbing on the wheel. Luckily I am pretty handy and was able to adjust both.

Really glad I ordered this chair. I couldn't lift Hubby's 'regular' (heavy) wheelchair into a vehicle. He had multiple appointments coming up and I did NOT want to pay for a transportation van even one more time. This chair not only would arrive quickly but checked all the boxes--that is, after reading many reviews of various transport wheelchairs and learning what to look for. I absolutely LOVE how LIGHT and COMPACT this is! And the collapsible handles! They lock securely into place but also an easy press releases them to fold down. Absolutely no struggle. I can easily, quickly get this chair out of the back of the jeep and set up, or the reverse, in no time, which is SO valuable to me in winter weather when that wind whips right through me, brrrr. As chair size goes, I'd think it could fit in most any vehicle--any trunk or hatch anyway, and probably some back seats. Just my unfounded guess. As human size goes, it's a slight squeeze for my female size 2X/3X hips to get past the arms, but not difficult or uncomfortable, and once past, the seat and back are comfortable. I'm not the user, however. Hubby's 5'8", 160 lb body has zero problems fitting and he says it's quite comfortable. Also, I'm 5'7" and the handle height is perfectly comfortable for me to push. He finds the padded arms to be comfy. The footrests are adjustable in length, and easy to put on, lock into place, or swing out of the way. They don't lock out of the way, to the sides, however, and they fall off easily when loading the chair into the vehicle, but it's no problem in my opinion, because it's so easy to put them back on next time I unload it. Oh! Let's not forget the selling point that is the hand brakes! Once I learned of such a thing, I zoned in on only chairs with this fantastic feature. I do have to bend over to put the footrests on, but at least I don't have to bend every time brakes are called for. (Ok, bending isn't necessarily a big deal but it's certainly a bonus to not have to.) At first it seemed like the hand brakes didn't work; I thought I might break them if I push down too hard. But I discovered it's ok and necessary to push down firmly. It became no big deal after doing it once. Ok, I think I covered everything I can think of. I have zero regrets; I'm only thankful this chair, that makes my life easier (quick set-up in cold weather) and saves me substantial money by not paying for transportation, came into my life.

Well made folds up easy, works great. Wife loves the color. Seat is comfortable.

It’s everything we wanted and needed. One of the best features is that the handles are high enough that my tall husband (6’4”) doesn’t have to bend over to push it. The ride is very smooth. He’s found that it folds up more compactly than another transport chair we have. The locking mechanism works very well, and the location on the handles makes it easier to use than others we’ve tried. The fact that it’s narrower than other transport chairs may be a problem for some, but it’s a big plus for me. I’m short and somewhat compact, making this perfect for me. It’s well constructed and light in comparison to others. Highly recommended.

I purchased this to help my 92 yr old father recover from a poorly healed hip fracture. We have an older home with smaller hallways & a few odd angled doorways. This chair is small enough to move around easily, yet large & comfortable enough to accommodate him (6’ tall , about 200 lbs). It turns on a dime, making it easy to get thru our angled doorways. It also folds up easy & is very light, making it no problem for me to lift in & out of the back of our SUV. It’s small enough that it should fit in most trunks too. It’s light & easy enough for him to paddle it around the house using his feet, which is good exercise for him too. It’s a great, lightweight, durable little wheelchair!