Waist-mounted hiking cart for kids with disabilities

The Cascade Cart by US-based Huckleberry Hiking is designed to help families with disabled children enjoy outdoor adventures together.

From Superinnovators 04/09/24

All image credits: Huckleberry Hiking

This tandem hiker device allows parents to carry children weighing up to 68 kg (150 pounds) on various terrains.

Unlike a backpack carrier, It transfers 75% of the rider’s weight to the ground, making it easier for caregivers to pull the cart, according to the startup.

The 16 kg cart features a 20 x 4-inch fat wheel, a cushioned, ergonomic seat with a shock absorber (35 mm travel) and four-point harness for safety and comfort.

It also includes trekking poles that double as stands and an integrated mechanical disc brake for control.

Huckleberry say the cart is suitable for riders between 36 inches (91 cm) and 5’6″ (168 cm) in height.

And the system is adjustable to accommodate caregivers of different heights, ranging from 5 feet to 6’6″ tall.

The cart also folds for storage and transport, fitting into most car trunks.

Created by founder LJ Wilde, the Cascade Cart was inspired by his daughter’s need for mobility on trails.

Huckleberry Hiking, based in Utah, USA, manufacture and sell the Cascade Cart for $2,539 (£1,932).

Although designed with the disabled in mind, the device could also be useful for carrying able-bodied children, giving them a rest during longer walks.