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The kind of wheeled walker does exist, as I have accompanied a person (from Ireland) with such a walker in a group during May last year. We were the "caracoles" (slugs) on the "slow Camino" from Sarria to Santiago (just over 100 km) . I don't know when or where she purchased this wheeled walker, which allowed her to walk and rest at intervals, and which could be folded so as to fit snugly in small spaces.[...] Has anyone with my wife's condition been able to walk the camino (or maybe some parts)? I've seen some threads on this forum about wheelchairs, but I have not seen any on wheeled walkers.[...]
My wife has a back problem. She can walk/work around the house and garden without a walker. However, for "longer" distances (1 km and over), she uses a wheeled walker. My wife would like to walk the camino with me, maybe some short distance. We are looking into a walker that can be converted to a sort of a wheeled chair (not wheelchair). When my wife gets tired, say after 1-2 km, she can sit down and I can push the walker/wheeled chair. Once rested, she then resumes walking. We have not been able to find such a walker/wheelchair. Is there anything like this on the market? There are only wheeled walkers or wheelchairs. Has anyone with my wife's condition been able to walk the camino (or maybe some parts)? I've seen some threads on this forum about wheelchairs, but I have not seen any on wheeled walkers. Thanks in advance for any information that you might have. Buen camino. -Hieu
My wife has a back problem. She can walk/work around the house and garden without a walker. However, for "longer" distances (1 km and over), she uses a wheeled walker. My wife would like to walk the camino with me, maybe some short distance. We are looking into a walker that can be converted to a sort of a wheeled chair (not wheelchair). When my wife gets tired, say after 1-2 km, she can sit down and I can push the walker/wheeled chair. Once rested, she then resumes walking. We have not been able to find such a walker/wheelchair. Is there anything like this on the market? There are only wheeled walkers or wheelchairs. Has anyone with my wife's condition been able to walk the camino (or maybe some parts)? I've seen some threads on this forum about wheelchairs, but I have not seen any on wheeled walkers. Thanks in advance for any information that you might have. Buen camino. -Hieu
Thank you lynnejohn for the link to the equipment that we have in mind. We followed up on the link and found that, so far, it's the closest to what we need. It's a wheeled walker that can be transformed into a "transport chair" that one can sit in and another person can push. For those interested, here's a video from the Medline company on how their "Translator" works: https://www.medline.com/pages/durable-medical-equipment/translator-video
Thank you all for your kind encouragement, advice and information. We will definitely do more research, training, and have several plan B's to see if it's feasible before undertaking the camino together. If we do make a go at it, we will not attempt the whole CF, maybe the last 100-150 km or any "good" section. The Compostela would be nice, but we just want to experience and enjoy the journey, wherever that might be.
Once again, I am grateful for this forum. You have been helpful and supportive regarding my current and past inquiries. I myself have walked the CF in 2012 and will be leaving for Sevilla this May 1 to start the VdLP. I had prepared for both caminos with the help of this forum. Your generosity is much appreciated.
Buen camino.
-Hieu
The Veloped Trek looks great. It's sturdy and built for "rough" terrain (like the camino). The Medline Translator can be transformed into a transport chair, but less sturdy (used around town). We need to find an "offspring" of these two things, to have the best of both worlds : )Hieu, you and your wifes determination to walk the Camino is an inspiration to all, I hope you succeed. The link below is what Sill is speaking about.
Buen Camino.
http://www.trionic.biz/Veloped-Trek...age=en&ref=1&gclid=CIPSvL6n1b0CFYJ92wod83AAHQ
http://trionic.us/Veloped-Trek
T2andreo has many valid points. I hope you manage to do it. Just for the fun of it, in 10-20 years time I will order this one. Petrol capacity for 30+ kms, so a few young ones will be left hopelessly behind. Notice the integrated walking stick and toilet map:
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The Veloped Trek looks great. It's sturdy and built for "rough" terrain (like the camino). The Medline Translator can be transformed into a transport chair, but less sturdy (used around town). We need to find an "offspring" of these two things, to have the best of both worlds : )
Ahh, I forgot: It is the integrated/builtin APRTDS (Automatic Pavement, Rock and Tree Detection System)...I especially liked the kerb / curb feelers on both front wheels...
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