Explorer Travel Wheelchair
A compact, ultra-light aluminium alloy folding wheelchair design that makes it an ideal lightweight travel wheelchair for comfort, convenience and everyday mobility.
- Free £45 worth (RRP) carry-on bag adds convenience.
- Get your order quickly with free London delivery in just 3–5 days.
- Ultra-light 13kg frame makes carrying & handling easy.
- Flip-back armrests allow smooth, easy side transfers anytime.
- Compact 31cm fold width for easy storage & simple transport.
- Padded, breathable seat keeps you cool and comfortable all day.
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The Explorer Travel is a lightweight folding travel wheelchair designed primarily for carer-assisted use with a self propelling option – built to be as easy for the person pushing (the carer) as it is comfortable for the person sitting. It folds quickly without tools, it fits most standard car boots and handles every kind of trip from a daily outing to a long-haul holiday. If you need a reliable, easy travel lightweight wheelchair that genuinely travels with you, this is where to start.
Explorer Travel: The Best Lightweight Folding Travel Wheelchair
A transit wheelchair is designed to be pushed rather than self-propelled needs to work for both people involved. The Explorer Travel wheelchair is built with that in mind. The lightweight frame means your carer can lift it into a car boot, carry it up a step, or fold it at a train platform without physical strain. The fold mechanism is simple and quick, so time is not lost at the car door or on a train platform.
For families where a partner, parent, or adult child does the pushing, a lighter, easier chair makes a real difference across every outing shopping trips, GP visits, hospital appointments and family days out all add up over time.
Lightweight Frame — Simple to Fold & Lift
The Explorer Travel’s strong but lightweight frame is its most important practical feature. Transit wheelchairs are lifted in and out of car boots, carried up and down steps and handled in tight spaces every day. The lighter the frame, the easier every one of those moments is for the carer managing it.
When folded, it is compact enough to fit in the boot of most standard UK cars — hatchbacks, saloons and estates. The fold mechanism is straightforward: no tools, no complicated levers, just a single clean action that opens or collapses the chair quickly. For confirmed weight and folded dimensions to check against your vehicle, call our team on 020 8191 3247.
The Fold-Up Travel Wheelchair That Goes Everywhere
Explorer Travel is a fold-up travel wheelchair that handles every mode of transport. On UK trains, it fits in the designated wheelchair space or folds flat to store in the luggage area when you transfer to a seat. For air travel, it is typically accepted as a checked mobility item by most UK and European airlines — contact your airline before travel to confirm their requirements.
On holiday in the UK or abroad, the compact fold and light frame mean it is practical in taxis, resort shuttles, hotel lifts and cruise ship cabins without the chair becoming a logistical problem. This is the travelling wheelchair that actually goes on your travels, rather than staying in the hallway.
Seat Width Guide — Finding the Right Fit
The seat base on the Explorer Standard wheelchair features a slight curve that keeps the occupant seated properly against the backrest & provides a more stable and comfortable position. The Explorer Travel is available in multiple seat widths. Getting the right width is important too narrow causes discomfort, too wide reduces lateral support.
To measure correctly, sit in an upright chair and measure the widest point of your hips, then add approximately 2.5cm.
The standard seat width is 46cm / 18.1 inches – if you are not sure, go slightly wider rather than narrower and if 46cm is to big or small, contact us to confirm other available seat widths for this model.
Carer Comfort — Push Handles, Turning Radius
The person pushing matters as much as the person being pushed. The Explorer Travel’s push handles are positioned at an ergonomic height suited to most adult carers, reducing lower back strain on longer journeys. The rear wheels roll smoothly on UK pavements, shopping centre floors, hospital corridors and car parks. The turning radius is tight enough for shop aisles, waiting rooms, and narrow corridors — so the carer is never wrestling the chair through tight spaces. Another feature of this wheelchair is it has brake levers for the person pushing as well as for the person seated in the wheelchair.
Who Is the Explorer Travel Wheelchair Designed For?
The Explorer Travel is a simple, lightweight wheelchair for anyone to self propel or it can be easily pushed by a carer or family member and it is genuinely easy to transport. It suits adults with limited or limited ability to self-propel, whether due to upper-limb weakness, a condition affecting arm strength, or a preference for attendant-propelled mobility.
It is a popular choice of wheelchair for hospital discharge when a person needs a wheelchair for a recovery period and their family is managing their transport. It works well as a second chair – kept at a relative’s home or permanently stored in a car – and for families who want a reliable, easy to use travel wheelchair that does not dominate the boot or the packing list.
Explorer Travel vs Explorer Standard — Which Is Right for You?
The Explorer Travel prioritises portability and light weight the best choice when frequent lifting, loading and transport are the main requirements. The Explorer Standard is designed for sustained daily use as a primary wheelchair, for those who can self-propel and can also be used as an attendant wheelchair for someone using the chair throughout the day at home and in the community. If you need a chair you can easily take everywhere, choose the Travel. If you need a reliable all-day “daily driver”, select this wheelchair.
Explorer Travel Wheelchair Additional Features
Puncture-Proof Solid Tyres
Smooth, maintenance-free rides are delivered by non-marking, vibration-reducing tyres.
Double Cross-Brace Design
Offers enhanced stability and strength whether in use or being folded..
Breathable Seat and Backrest Cushions
Extended comfort is maintained through lower temperatures provided by padded Oxford cloth and “air-flow” mesh cushions.
Curved Seat Base
Secure seating is achieved through ergonomic shaping that cradles the body and prevents sliding forward.
Smooth Metal Handrims
Allow cleaner and more efficient self-propelling without dirtying hands.
Durable Oxidized Frame Finish
Appearance is preserved and wear resisted by stylish, protective frame coating.
Dual Braking System
Easy, secure brake operation is enabled by large levers for both user and attendant.
Flip-Back Armrests
High-Visibility Release Knob
Smooth transfers are enabled through quick and easy armrest release.
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| Specification | Value (± 2%) |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 13 kg / 28.6 lbs |
| Max User Weight | 100 kg / 15.74 st |
| Folding Width (cm） | 31 cm / 12.2" |
| Total Width | 66 cm / 25.9" |
| Standard Seat width | 46 cm / 18.1" |
| Rear wheel diameter | 50 cm / 19.68" |
| Front wheel diameter | 15 cm / 5.9" |
| Seat height | 50 cm / 19.68" |
| Seat depth | 40 cm / 15.7" |
| Total height | 91 cm / 35.8" |
| Backrest height | 40 cm / 15.7" |
| Total length | 96 cm/ 37.8" |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Explorer Travel wheelchair weigh?
The Explorer Travel Wheelchair has a lightweight frame specifically designed for transit and travel use. It is among the lighter manual folding wheelchairs available in the UK. For the exact confirmed weight, call our team on 020 8191 3247. Weight is one of the most important practical specifications for a travel wheelchair and we will give you the precise figure rather than an estimate.
What seat widths are available for the Explorer Travel?
The Explorer Travel Wheelchair has a standard seat width of 46 cm / 18.1″, however it is available in multiple seat widths. To find the right size, measure the widest part of your hips while seated, add 2.5cm. Call our team on 020 8191 3247 with your measurement and we will confirm stock availability before you order. If the width you need is in between sizes, we would recommend that you go for the wider size option
Can the Explorer Travel be taken on public transport?
Is the Explorer Travel self-propelled?
The Explorer Travel Wheelchair is primarily an attendant-propelled transit wheelchair – designed to be pushed by a carer or family member. With the option for the occupant to self propel for short periods. The rear wheels are smaller than those on most self-propelled wheelchair. If you need a wheelchair and you can propel yourself easily, then look at a self-propelled wheelchair model, call our team on 020 8191 3247, and we will advise on the right option for you.
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