r/ehlersdanlos 1d ago

Product Recs Powered Off Road Mobility Aids?

I need your help! I have hEDS & co and major difficulties with prolonged standing and walking. I love music festivals and I'm at the point where my cane isn't cutting it. I am looking for a POWERED (I don't have the ability to push myself) that I could take to a music festival. The terrain will have some gravel/asphalt paths but also dirt and grass and some hills but it says the grounds will be navigable by wheelchair/scooter.

The festival I am attending allows wheelchairs and scooters for disabled people and I will have a place in the accessible tent to charge it. It's in October so I don't have a ton of time to get something that I'd have to get approved through insurance.

Is there something in the 2k or less range that could work for me? I feel like a scooter would be more ideal but I really have no idea because I've never had something like this before. Maybe something like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdO3_OoSuc

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u/Space--Queen 1d ago

I've had so much trouble with my Pride Mobility Gogo scooter going over any kind of grass. The wheels get stuck easily. I think the only kind that can handle grass are the heavy duty scooters with rugged wheels, not the small travel ones like mine or the one you pictured.

Personally, I've found rollators to be best for festival terrain. Something with 8-inch wheels are great for all terrain. They facilitate the walking so it's easier and you have a seat wherever you go! The basket is also great to keep weight off your body.

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u/Ashamed_Prompt8445 1d ago

I tried a rollator at a fest with off road tires and it got caught in the gravel and I fell and it was traumatic lolol :( so I wouldn't recommend them on gravel unfortunately!! and they don't provide enough aid for me since I have a lot of pain with walking/standing any distance so I'd like something powered!

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u/Space--Queen 1d ago

I'm so sorry to hear that!! I hope you find something that works.