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Carex Folding Aluminum Crutches Review
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The travel pick. If you fly, commute, or need crutches that disappear into a trunk, the folding design is the whole point. For daily home use, a rigid pair is steadier.
- Folds down to roughly 20 inches for a car or overhead bin
- One universal size covers most adults
- Lightweight for swing-through walking
- Some wobble and squeak at the fold joint
- Thin padding and a lower 250 lb capacity
- Users over 6 feet may not get the grip low enough
Our review
The Carex folding crutch solves one problem very well: storage and transport. It folds to about 20 inches, so it fits in a car trunk, under a seat, or in an overhead bin, and one universal size adjusts from roughly 4'11" to 6'1". At about 4.5 lb each it is easy to swing.
The folding joint is the trade-off. Some users notice wobble and a squeak, the padding is thin, and the 250 lb capacity is lower than rigid aluminum pairs. Users over six feet may also struggle to set the grip low enough. For travel it is the clear choice; for steady daily use at home, a rigid pair feels more solid.
Who it's for
Travelers, commuters, and anyone who needs crutches that pack down small.
Who should skip it
Taller or heavier users and those who want the steadiest possible pair for all-day home use.
Bottom line: The travel pick: it folds small, which is the whole reason to buy it.
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Specs at a glance
| Brand | Carex |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum (~4.5 lb each) |
| Cuff style | Standard underarm pad, folding column |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Height range | 4'11"–6'1" (universal) |
| Weight capacity | 250 lb |
| Best for | Best on a budget |
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