Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach
Foldable Long Reach Grabber - Half the Size, Same Reach
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Description
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, weeding in the garden without kneeling, or the pen that's rolled under the bed.
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 head turns, so you can set the jaws flat or on their side to suit what you're picking up. And the hinge locks: press the catch, fold it, and it clicks back into place.
The same 80cm reach as a standard grabber. Half the footprint when it's not in use.
General use items, not prescribed aids. If your surgeon, physiotherapist or occupational therapist has recommended something specific, follow that first.
Materials & Measurements
Materials & Measurements
- Length: 80 cm open, 42 cm folded
- Frame: Aluminium alloy
- Hinge: Locking fold hinge with a spring catch
- Head: Rotates, so the jaws can sit flat or on their side
- Jaws: Non-slip grip pads
- Colours: Blue or orange
- Use: Light everyday household items, not heavy or bulky objects
Who is This For?
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 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
Important Safety Information
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.
Before each use, check the hinge has clicked and locked in the open position.
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
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
Why we like this
The standard grabber lives in one room. This one goes where you go. It folds in half to 42cm, so it fits in a bedside drawer, a hospital bag or the car without taking over the space.It's easy to leave a grabber in the wrong room. One that folds is easy to carry with you, or to keep a second one where you need it.
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
Where you keep it matters more than anything:
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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
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One per room is not excessive — keeping two or three around the house is common, and this one folds small enough to make that easy
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Pack it for hospital — if you've got surgery booked, fold it into your bag now rather than trying to sort it out afterwards
General use items, not prescribed aids. If your surgeon, physiotherapist or occupational therapist has recommended something specific, follow that first.
Key features & benefits
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 seen how people actually use it at home.
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.
Movement keeps you going
The evidence is clear: it is never too late to start. A few minutes of movement most days is a good place to start. 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.
Three things regular movement may help maintain
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Muscle StrengthWe naturally lose muscle mass as we age. Resistance exercise is one of the most effective tools for slowing that process — at any age.
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Balance & StabilityBalance is a skill, and it responds to regular practice.
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Independence at HomePeople 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
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