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Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach

Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach

$80.00 AUD
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Description

Folds down to 42cm. Fits in a drawer, a hospital bag, or beside the chair.

You drop a sock on the floor. The remote slides under the couch. Something rolls to the back of the cupboard.

Small moments — but if bending, kneeling, or crouching is difficult for you, they add up over a day. Sore back, stiff hips, dodgy knees, or movement restrictions after surgery: the reason changes, the problem doesn't.

This grabber gives you 80cm of reach, so you can pick things up without bending, twisting, or waiting for someone to help. Use it for the laundry at the bottom of the machine, the mail on the mat or a light item from a shelf you'd otherwise need a stool for.

Then it folds in half. Small enough for the car, the hospital bag, or the bedside drawer — so it's with you when you actually need it, not sitting in the wrong room.

The magnetic tip picks up keys, coins, and pins without you having to line the jaws up perfectly.

Same reach as our standard grabber. Half the footprint when it's not in use.

Who is This For?

This may suit you if:

  • You're recovering from hip or knee surgery and have been given movement restrictions about bending or twisting
  • You've got surgery booked and you're getting the house sorted before you come home
  • Your back stops you reaching the floor comfortably, or kneeling isn't an option anymore
  • Bending down leaves you dizzy or unsteady on your feet
  • You've got arthritic hands or a weaker grip and reaching low is difficult
  • You use a walking frame or stick and can't safely bend while holding on
  • You spend a lot of the day seated and things end up out of reach
  • You already own a grabber but keep finding it in the wrong room

Materials & Measurements

Length: 80cm open, 42cm folded

Frame: Aluminium alloy

Jaws: Non-slip grip pads

Colours: Blue or orange

Weight capacity: Suited to everyday household items — not intended for heavy or bulky objects

Important Safety Information

Use this grabber for light household items only. It is not designed to bear body weight and should never be used as a walking aid, to pull yourself up, or to support your balance.

Check the folding hinge is fully locked in the open position before each use.

Do not use it to retrieve items from hot surfaces, ovens, or heaters, or to reach items stored above head height where something could fall.

If you have been given specific movement restrictions after surgery, follow the advice from your surgeon or treating physiotherapist. This product is a general assistive tool and is not a substitute for individual clinical advice.

Shipping & Returns

Most orders are processed within 2–5 business days and arrive within 8–15 business days after dispatch. During peak periods delivery may take a little longer.

Shipping rates:

  • Free shipping on orders over $100
  • $15 flat rate on orders under $100

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If something isn't right, return it within 30 days of delivery - no fuss.

How to return:

  • Email support@almoststrong.com.au to start
  • If the item is faulty or damaged, we'll send a replacement at no cost, just let us know
  • For change of mind returns, item must be unused and in original packaging
  • Refund or replacement processed once we've heard from you

See full policy for more details

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Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach

Why we like this

The standard grabber lives in one room. This one goes where you go. It folds in half, so it fits in a handbag, a car door pocket, or a bedside drawer without taking over the space.

We suggest it most often to people who've told us they've got one grabber but keep leaving it in the wrong room. Two rooms, two problems. One that folds solves both.
Patrick Sikombe, Physiotherapist and Founder of Almost Strong
Patrick · Founder

The physio behind the store

I built this store because I was already recommending this equipment in sessions every day. As a mobile physio working in people's homes, I know what actually fits a real living room, a real bedroom, a real kitchen and what older adults will actually use.

Everything here has been in my kit bag, used with real clients, and chosen because it works in the home environment, not just in a clinic.

DPT, BSc — APA Member · AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist

Physio pro tip

Where you keep it matters more than anything:

  • Put it where you'll drop things — beside the bed, in the bathroom, near the kitchen bin. A grabber in the wrong room is a grabber you won't use
  • One per room is not excessive — many of our clients keep two or three around the house, and this one folds small enough to make that easy
  • Pack it for hospital — if you've got surgery booked, fold it into your bag now rather than trying to sort it out afterwards

Reaching without bending is the whole point. If you're still bending to use it, the item is too low or too far away.

Key features & benefits

Folds in half
80cm open, 42cm folded
Magnetic tip
Picks up keys and coins easily
Aluminium frame
Light to hold, sturdy to use
Travel ready
Fits a bag, drawer, or car

What makes us different

Everything on this store is something we actually use. It's in our kit bag — we bring it into real sessions with real clients, week after week. If it's here, it's because we've tried it, trusted it, and watched it make a genuine difference.

We're not trying to sell you everything. The range is curated for older adults building strength and independence at home, and simplicity is the whole point. You don't need a home gym. You don't need to be an expert.

As a mobile physio practice, we can only reach so many people in person. This store is how we share what works with everyone else.

Why it matters

Movement keeps you going

57%
of Australians aged 65+ didn't meet physical activity guidelines
AIHW analysis of ABS NHS, 2022
65+
As we get older, staying active keeps you independent and able to do everyday activities
NSW Health, Physical activity guidelines for older adults
30min
of moderate to vigorous activity on most days is what Australian guidelines recommend for 65+
Australian movement guidelines for older adults, 2026

The evidence is clear: it is never too late to start. A few minutes of movement most days adds up to something real over time. You don't need a gym, a trainer, or a complicated programme. You need simple equipment that works at home and a reason to pick it up.

The evidence

Three things regular movement may help maintain

  • Muscle Strength
    We naturally lose muscle mass as we age. Resistance exercise is one of the most effective tools for slowing that process — at any age.
  • Balance & Stability
    Balance responds well to regular practice. Simple exercises done consistently can make a meaningful difference to how steady you feel day to day.
  • Independence at Home
    People over 65 benefit more from adequate fitness than any other age group — to maintain independence, recover from illness, and reduce disease risk.

Source: NSW Health, Physical activity guidelines for older adults

Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach
Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach $80.00

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