Remote + Off-Grid Travel All-Terrain Wheelchairs

Manual All-Terrain Chairs

• GRIT Freedom Chair: Designed by MIT engineers, this lever-powered chair performs well on gravel, grass, and dirt. It’s lightweight and folds easily for travel, making it ideal for those who don’t want to rely on power.
  • Best Terrain: Gravel, dirt, uneven trails
  • Pros: Foldable, no battery, easy to maintain
  • Cons: Requires upper body strength, not for deep sand or snow
• Mountain Trike: This British-made trike features lever-drive propulsion and hydraulic disc brakes. Built for rugged hills, wet terrain, and rougher trails.
  • Best Terrain: Mud, forest trails, steep grades
  • Pros: Adjustable suspension, joystick steering option (MT Evo)
  • Cons: Bulkier, not fully foldable
• Hippocampe: Originally developed for beaches, this low-profile chair also floats in water and performs well in snow when adapted.
  • Best Terrain: Sand, snow, shallow water
  • Pros: Rustproof, lightweight, ski and balloon tire options
  • Cons: Not ideal for rocky terrain or inclines

Powered All-Terrain Chairs

• TerrainHopper: A robust 4WD mobility machine made for steep slopes, dunes, and harsh wilderness.
  • Best Terrain: Mountains, sand, forest
  • Pros: High suspension, 25-mile range
  • Cons: Very heavy (~300 lbs), requires trailer for transport
• Action Trackchair: Using tank-like treads, this chair excels in snow, mud, and loose gravel. It’s extremely stable and popular for hunting or guided excursions.
  • Best Terrain: Deep snow, mud, fields
  • Pros: Ultra-stable, joystick or attendant controls
  • Cons: Very heavy, not air travel-friendly
• Magic Mobility Extreme X8: An all-terrain 4×4 power wheelchair with large knobby tires and good ground clearance.
  • Best Terrain: Trails, sand, damp grass
  • Pros: Airline-transportable with prep, indoor-outdoor use
  • Cons: Moderate range (~12 miles), not waterproof

Add-On Devices for Occasional Off-Road Use

• FreeWheel: A single front wheel that attaches to the footplate of most manual chairs, lifting casters off the ground for better trail clearance.
  • Best Terrain: Grass, cobblestones, rough sidewalks
  • Pros: Lightweight, travel-friendly
  • Cons: Not suitable for soft sand or rugged hiking trails
• RoughRider Wheels: Affordable replacement wheels with large tread for existing manual chairs.
  • Best Terrain: Gravel, dirt paths
  • Pros: Easy upgrade, budget-friendly
  • Cons: Limited by your existing frame and caster setup

📊 All-Terrain Wheelchair Comparison