{"product_id":"hands-free-laundry-backpack-for-stairs-stands-up-as-a-hamper","title":"Hands-Free Laundry Backpack for Stairs | Stands Up as a Hamper","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarrying a laundry basket up or down the stairs takes away the one thing that keeps you steady: a free hand. This hands-free laundry backpack moves the load onto your back, so one hand can hold the handrail and the other can hold your cane. The padded shoulder straps and chest buckle keep the weight close to your body and centered, which is far easier on your balance than a basket held out in front of you, blocking your view of the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt home it works as a hamper first. The structured square base stands up on its own in the bedroom or closet, so you can drop clothes in all week without holding it open. When laundry day comes, cinch the drawstring top, zip the front, and put it on. Going down, there is no need to carry it at all: once it is closed, let it slide or toss it down to a clear, empty landing, then walk down with both hands free. At the washer, the front-opening door and removable inner bag make it easy to unload without bending deep into a basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Large size: 24 x 13 x 13 inches with a 6 inch drawstring extension, about 90 liters, and it weighs under 3 pounds empty. Mesh side pockets hold detergent, a front zip pocket holds dryer sheets or quarters, and a hidden back pocket keeps your phone close in case you need to call for help. A reflective strip adds visibility, and the whole bag folds flat when you are not using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls are the leading cause of injury for adults age 65 and older, according to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/falls\/data-research\/facts-stats\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCDC's older adult falls data\u003c\/a\u003e, and stairs are where carrying something in both hands matters most. If you use a cane, our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/answers-for-accessibility\/types-of-canes\"\u003etypes of canes and which one is right for you\u003c\/a\u003e can help you choose the most stable one for stairs. For heavier loads on one floor, pair it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-whitmor-utility-cart-1\"\u003eLaundry Utility Cart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for older adults, people who use a cane or have balance or mobility challenges, anyone recovering from surgery, and caregivers who want laundry day to stop being the riskiest chore in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AskSAMIE","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45203595067600,"sku":"AS-LAUNDRY-BACKPACK-L-BLK","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8247\/4448\/files\/718YIYcO9vL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1791300177","url":"https:\/\/www.asksamie.com\/products\/hands-free-laundry-backpack-for-stairs-stands-up-as-a-hamper","provider":"AskSAMIE: Answers for Accessibility","version":"1.0","type":"link"}