EZPIK® Reaching Aid Tool Grabber Reacher + Magnets - Grabbers for Seniors, Trash Picker Upper Grabber - Trash Grabber Tool- Reacher Grabber Pickup Tool with Rotating Head (26" Grip Aid)

I've used a couple different grabbers for several years downstairs but needed one to use upstairs.. They're different lengths from a different company but almost identical in basic design. I bought the 26" EZPIK because of a couple additional features - the hinge and the walker attachment. I assumed both would be metal but found they are plastic. I'm not sure how sturdy and long lasting they will be; time will tell. If the attachment breaks it will just be an irritation but if the hinge breaks it will render the grabber unusable. Both features are well designed and easy to use, important to me because of severe arthritis. The swiveling head is a very handy feature and easy to quickly reposition. The handle is well designed and comfortable to hold. My hands are small and size is sometimes problematic for me. Friends with larger hands have used the original two grabbers (handles are the same size) and liked them. Operating the grabber is easy enough that it doesn't hurt my hand, also important to me. The whole thing is lightweight but feels sturdy. Well thought out design and well executed. Good consideration given to the problems their target consumers (mainly elderly and disabled) might have in using it.Addendum: I've now been using this grabber for over 2 years. It hangs on my walker and I routinely use it several times a day. It has proven to be a reliable tool and has stood the test of time. It looks and operates just the way it did when new. My concern about the plastic hinge and walker attachment have proven to be groundless - they are still functioning like they did when new. If I ever find I need another grabber, this is the brand I'll look for. If a friend asks for a recommendation, this will be the one I suggest.2nd Addendum: I should have waited a few more months before I updated my review. Two weeks ago I was pulling my sock up and heard a sharp snap. The hinge had broken.

Excellent gripper with rubber porcupine type, tip gripper. The rod is a metal tube which can hold weight. We really like the foldable feature with the ability to hang this on a nail or hook for storage until you need it. My wife is under 5’ ( 1.52 meters ) and has trouble reaching things on our upper cabinets and shelves, even with this, but less so now. Reaching things behind heavy furniture is easier since this has clips that can hold a small flashlight when in use. ( the clips hold the folded part of the device when folded ) I included some pictures. The flashlight I used is a Maglite and I had to use a rubber band to hold it in place, but included this to help you understand what I improvised. The camera compensated for the low light and the surroundings look brighter than actually were.Update; Jan 25th. 2022: this thing broke! The grabber is all plastic except for the metal tube. The part that folds, broke apart when I went to unfold it. I redact my recommendation for this product. The hinges should be made of metal and not plastic. See newly attached photos. Notice the screw? That is the hinge point and the bit of plastic sticking up broke off. I had to tape it and zip tie the plastic hinge tube to hold it together because otherwise the tube is held together only by the wire for the grips.2nd. Update; April 19th. 2022:Seller sent me a free replacement. It’s longer than the previous version which my wife of under five foot finds extremely helpful.So far this unit has held up to frequent, almost daily use. The other grabber we had to zip tie and gorilla tape the center and is only useable for VERY lite use picking up rubbish. These things can pick up items like a glass jar of under 5 lbs. and such but make sure you have a good grip.If not then glass will slip out because the grips are only at the tips but the rest is bare metal. This item is designed for lite, home use only.UPDATE 5/9/23: the replacement we were sent has been holding up to constant, home life use and has not disappointed like the 1st. item so therefore I have increased the rating of this product.