How to carry things in a wheelchair at the airport: a practical guide.
There are so many wheelchair travel guides that tell you what to pack. But none of them tells you how to carry it once you're actually moving. A bag on your lap is at risk of sliding off or catchin...
Flying with a wheelchair: our complete guide to stress-free air travel.
I'll be honest: the first time I flew after my injury, I spent more time worrying about the airport than the destination. This guide has everything I wish someone had handed me before that first tr...
What to pack for wheelchair travel: My complete packing list.
Most wheelchair travel packing guides read like they were written by someone who has never actually left the house with a chair. Vague advice about "comfortable clothing" and "a small bag." Nothin...
How do wheelchair users carry things? 10 options, from purpose-built to DIY.
I've been working it out since 2012. Some of these I stumbled across. Some came from other wheelchair users. One I invented because nothing else was good enough. Here's every method I know of, rank...
How to carry things in a wheelchair: LapStacker vs lap tray vs bags.
There are a number of methods wheelchair users can use to carry things. I've rounded them up, and here are my thoughts. LapStacker is the best solution for carrying things while you're actively mov...
"Game changer" How Wayne uses LapStacker to shop independently.
Wheelchair user Wayne Fisk shares how to shop independently as a wheelchair user. See how he carries groceries without dropping them using LapStacker.
Wheelchair clothing tips: four things that actually make a difference.
Nobody hands you a clothing guide when you become a wheelchair user. You figure it out the hard way. Sleeves caught in wheels. Shoes that slide off footplates. Freezing from the legs down on a cold...
The coat mistakes most wheelchair users make, and how to fix them.
I’ve been a wheelchair user for over 30 years, and living in the UK, I'm well used to cold, drizzly weather. Everyone in the UK knows the importance of having a good coat, but as a wheelchair user...
Thirty years in a wheelchair, and these adaptive jeans finally get it.
In my 30 years of wheelchair life, I never thought to try adaptive jeans. I just couldn’t see how they would differ that much from regular jeans. And then I tried these adaptive jeans, made for whe...
The Old Ghost Road. I believe I'm the first wheelchair user to bike it.
13 years ago, I was climbing mountains, sailing oceans, and mountain biking any chance I could get. I was a stereotypical New Zealander, happiest when I was chasing the next hit of adrenaline. That...
Finding my flow in the snow. A wheelchair user's experience of sit-skiing.
Before my injury, I loved skiing and being on the mountain. I loved entering a flow state while on the mountain. But in the years after my injury, I tried to do the things I used to enjoy, and if I...
How adaptive hobbies support mental health for wheelchair users.
What I noticed. When I became a paraplegic in 2012, getting active wasn't the first thing on my mind. I was focused on recovery and figuring out how everything worked now. Trying not to feel like a...
How to grocery shop in a wheelchair? 8 tips to shop independently.
Shopping as a wheelchair user is one of those tasks that looks simple from the outside. You grab a trolley, you go around the store, you pay, you leave. Easy, right? For wheelchair users, it's rare...
Wheelchair grocery shopping tips: how to do a quick shop without a cart.
For a quick shop in a wheelchair, skip the cart. Use your lap space with a securing system like LapStacker or a strapped basket, choose smaller product sizes to keep the load manageable, and use th...
How to carry groceries in a wheelchair without dropping them.
Your lap is genuinely useful storage space. The trouble is that items don't stay there on their own. The issue isn't your lap; it's that nothing on it is secured. Use a securing system like LapStac...
Comparing Wheelchair Accessible vs. Regular Shopping Carts
Grocery shopping in a wheelchair comes with real trade-offs. We break down the honest pros and cons of standard vs wheelchair accessible carts, so you can shop smarter and more independently.
Wheelchair cooking made easier - low cost solutions for the kitchen.
As a wheelchair user, navigating the kitchen can present unique challenges that require creative problem-solving. The good news? You don’t need a full renovation to make a big difference. Today, Ge...
Success in the kitchen, advice you won't find in a cookbook.
Having what you need in easy reach is important for any at-home chef. However, as a wheelchair user, the kitchen can sometimes feel like a daily obstacle course. Today, we’re sharing our favourite ...
Mike vs Gem: wheelchair accessible kitchen showdown. Who will win?
We're stepping into the ring in a head-to-head “Accessible kitchen showdown.” In the red corner: Mike. In the blue corner: Gem. Two wheelchair users. Two kitchens. One big question…
A paraplegic's guide to seamless car transfers with a wheelchair.
As a paraplegic, transferring in and out of a vehicle is one of the most crucial daily tasks for maintaining my independence. The process of getting myself into your wheelchair safely can be exhaus...
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