Walking canes have been around for hundreds of years, and we often associate them with prestigious and refined gentlemen. Some use them as props with secret weapons and compartments in old spy movies.
But canes also have an efficient, everyday use, helping seniors get around. Gadget canes blend the mysterious old-world reputation with modern-day usefulness.
A gadget cane, sometimes called a system or a dual-purpose cane, is a walking cane that also serves an alternative purpose.
In many ways, your imagination is the only thing limiting your gadget cane’s functionality. There are several types of gadget canes meant to meet the different needs of their users.
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Gadget Canes for Saving Hands
Using a cane automatically takes away your ability to use one of your hands and carrying anything becomes a hassle. Life does not end just because you use a walking stick, and you should still be able to have what you want. The following canes can help keep your free hand well, free.
- Handle with Two Led-Lights: This walking cane has two LED lights. Different lights for different...
- Foldable & Collapsible Desgin: You can easily fold the cane when you are not using it, and if you...
- Solid Construction: The cane's tube is made of thickened aluminum alloy. Tube thickness is 0.047",...
Light Cane
This option is admittedly one of the more basic gadget canes, but certainly one of the more useful. The light cane functions primarily as a walking cane, but with an easy to use light built into the design. This is a big help for any senior taking a stroll at night, or just in a darker area, and allows you to walk safely without needing to hold an additional flashlight.
This light cane boasts an intense LED light that can bend 45 degrees, so you can focus the light on illuminating any direction you need it. It also still offers a robust and foldable design with adjustable height capabilities.
The base rotates on four non-slip tips, offering a 250-lb weight limit. This basic light cane is a perfect day-to-day walking cane.
Bag Cane
You can design your bag cane in a large variety of ways, but any version is extremely useful. It is ideal for those who have to carry around wallets, cell phones, and other necessary items but don’t want the hassle of carrying another bag or purse. It is often merely a bag attached to a walking cane for a simple yet efficient solution to carrying what you want, while still having a free hand.
There are a few different options if you are looking for a bag cane. There are canes explicitly made for having an attached bag, with all the straps and notches built-in.
It is also commonly purchased as an accessory, so you can use it with whichever cane you prefer, as long as it is compatible. This gadget cane is one of the more customizable on this list.
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Umbrella Cane
There are few things more irksome than getting caught in the rain unprepared. The umbrella cane can come in handy for those that live in rainy climates or have a habit of forgetting their umbrellas at home.
You could also make use of it for protection during particularly sunny days. For anyone that spends a lot of time outside, the umbrella gadget cane may be perfect for you.
A key consideration of an umbrella cane is strength. The base and cane has to be strong enough the be used as a walking cane, have the umbrella be strong enough to withstand wind and rain, yet still be light enough to carry above your head. This umbrella cane comes with reinforced umbrella ribs, can support 220-lbs, and still only weighs about 2.5 lbs.
- Award winning, patented all-in-one walking cane and built-in reaching grasper
- Easily pick up hard to reach or dropped objects like keys, mobile phone or wallet
- Easily reach and grab larger items like a can, bottle, jar or a book from a high or low shelf
Grabber Cane
For anyone with mobility issues, a grabber cane would come in handy. Bending over or overreaching is a recipe for a fall, especially for anyone with mobility issues.
The grabber cane helps reduce this risk by limiting the need to bend over to pick anything up. The grabber cane is not an ordinary gadget cane you will see, but it could also easily go unnoticed.
In this model, it looks like this cane has two tips, but they double as a claw to grasp items. The level to close the claw is placed on the handle for easy access. It is also possible to transition between a single tip and they double tip claw.
Gadget Canes with a Convenient Factor
If you have to use a cane, you may as well make the most of it. These canes provide a secondary use that will prove to so convenient you will be fighting off the rest of your family.
Seat Cane
We have all found ourselves wishing we had a chair at some point. Whether it is a result of walking too much, or standing in long lines, a cane that doubles as a seat would come in handy regularly. A good seat cane is still light and useful as a walking cane, with a comfortable and sturdy folding chair built-in.
This particular model only weighs 3-lbs but can hold up to 220-lbs. The more rigid seat feels sturdy but not uncomfortable regardless of how long you need to sit on it. It also has an adjustable light and a built-in led light, making an incredibly helpful gadget cane.
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Because there is a large add on built into the cane, seat canes can be bulky. Make sure to find one you are comfortable with and won’t be too awkward to use and carry. A cane like this one, with a folding fabric seat, can help take away some of the possible bulkiness.
