TrekSafe

by George Collin

Applying the device to a user’s injured leg. A combination of adjustable neoprene and polyester straps provide environmental resilience, comfort, and a high level of versatility for a broad range of users.

The device places the user’s weight on their thigh, ensuring that the injured lower leg is non-weight bearing.

The collapsible emergency mobility aid in its assembled form.

Project Description

TrekSafe is your reliable companion in lower-leg injury recovery, allowing a user to continue walking without putting weight on their injury site. This collapsible emergency mobility aid is crafted for convenience, easily stowed in your bag or kept close at hand. Whether you’re exploring remote landscapes or navigating challenging terrain, TrekSafe adds an extra layer of safety to your outdoor adventures. Its robust design ensures durability in any physical environment, offering the confidence that you’ll reach your destination for the necessary medical treatment in the case of an emergency.

TrekSafe is completely collapsible, allowing it to be easily stored in all types and sizes of backpacks.

Incontext shot of an injured user utilising the device to continue hiking while suffering from a lower leg injury.

Bio

George is an graduate product design student from the University of Technology, Sydney. His awareness of the relationship between people and the objects around them began as he frequented travelling during childhood, sparking his passion for design. George is enthusiastic about designing sustainable products that assist, enhance and simplify people’s lives, all while preserving the meaningful human connection and significance that make our experiences truly valuable.

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