Aibu to be too embarrassed to get a shopping trolley.

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I am 38 and I want one of those shopping trolleys that are basically a bag on a frame on wheels. I don't drive (don't start, tried both manual and automatic and can't get to grips with it also can't afford it) and I also don't like taking public transport so I tend to walk everywhere. But I also have hypermobility and during pandemic heights buggered myelbow carrying heavy shopping.
All in having a trolley would be very useful but I can't get passed being embarrassed about using one. Does anyone here have one that isnt of pension age?

Yabu you are still young and should put up with carrying everything it's extra exercise.

Yanbu go and get one they are fantastic. Age be damned.

I literally just clicked from this thread, to this TikTok. Algorithm is creepy! Chances are this gal is younger and cooler than you OP (no offence) so go for it!

vm.tiktok.com/ZMLJRNg1n/

I've got a 4 wheel Spanish made trolley as well. It looks cool, and wheels with one hand. You can push it or pull it and it's often mistaken for a pram. Excellent for when you can use scan and go in shops!

Buy bright coloured sholley!

As long as your trolley isn't red and black tartan, you'll be good

Jeez I went to university in Paris isnd a friend had one - really convenient! I used to live by the beach and used one to haul all the beach stuff - invaluable with heavy wet and sandy towels!
There are plenty of funky looking designs out there. Seems very sensible.

[quote Kenworthington]I’ve got one of these. They are Epic . I’ve got the Rambo with neon frame

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Not granny-ish at all!

Absolutely! My tip would be get one with rubber wheels, plastic are so loud

I used to use one when I used to work in an office and do food shopping after ( it’s delivered now or I would still use one)

You can get really pretty ones.

Go for it

Get one - a very lightweight one. I have seen young people all over the continent with them - what's the difference between that and a pull-along suitcase on wheels? Everyone has those now as well.

The best ones are those big, rigid basket ones with a wooden handle that looks like a walking stick 😂

I have a leopard print one it's cool. I use it every week.

What about one like this? Reasonably priced and pretty smart (but not colourful).

www.robertdyas.co.uk/original-plain-23-inch-shopping-trolley-black?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpeSIp3u05FQR1hda4--cwt9PP6kcZsPItZmIe6e1mONgG5lBVXgGF4aAvzYEALw_wcB

Go for it.
I got mine when I was in my 30’s because of my elbow joint issues. Don’t give a shit how it looks like.
It’s life saver, sooo much easier to walk through several shops without arms stretched to knees with all bags!

I lasted out until my 39th birthday before getting one and wished I got one as I felt the same but wish I'd got one sooner. Mine has 6 wheels (3 each side) that spin so it makes getting up and down curbs a doddle. It's also good at distributing the weight I think so isn't heavy when full. My only slight bug bear is the handle could be a bit longer so I don't catch the back of my feet sometimes.

kerbs

www.notonthehighstreet.com/radunion/product/naughty-cool-shopping-trolley
I like this one!

@LadyinRead

I hated shopping with her as they are frankly embarrassing

I bet you were embarrassed when she bought loo roll also?

Haha not at all actually as I Bowel condition so need the loo roll. Anything else 😂😂.

@RedCandyApple

I wouldn’t use one, I’m sorry but I would be too embarrassed too, I know I shouldn’t be but round near me they are definitely only used by elderly people, my mum is 60 and even she said she wouldn’t have one, she uses suitcase maybe try that instead?

Count yourself lucky you don't need to use a walking aid if you equate a shopping trolley with age. Loads of people use them regardless of age. You can even buy cheerful coloured ones in Ikea!

I'm dying for a leopard print one!

I also have hypermobility - much sympathy! I have had a “market trolley” which has two large wire baskets for about ten years now. I have found it more stable than the traditional “Nanna on the bus” style one. Also, things like eggs, avocados, tomatoes, etc less likely to get squished. I also use it to take wet laundry outside to the washing line.

You can get ones which convert into bags or rucksacks and are clearly marketed at younger people like those below. You don't want to regret not getting one later when you are struggling with the impact of having damaged yourself. Hypermobility can cause some nasty injuries.

www.amazon.co.uk/Shopping-Grocery-Trolley-Wheels-Backpack/dp/B08P9TBVBT/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2986HRS6INZIU&keywords=shopping+trolley+rucksack&sprefix=shopping+trolley+rucksack%2Caps%2C89&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1642086897&sr=8-4

www.amazon.co.uk/Collapsible-Shopping-Supermarket-Heavy-Duty-Capacity/dp/B08C34R3FP/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=2986HRS6INZIU&keywords=shopping+trolley+rucksack&sprefix=shopping+trolley+rucksack%2Caps%2C89&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1642087199&sr=8-11

Lots of people have them where I am - even young people. I saw a fit-looking Australian guy aged about 30 with one the other day in the supermarket.

Everyone has them round here! 20s to 90s. They're great. I would say to try one first for sizing. I'm 5'7 and just ordered one online and the handle wasn't tall enough for me. They are a game changer!

I have hypermobility too and can relate. I got a reisenthel carrycruiser that holds loads but looks nice. It was fairly expensive though.

I bought one when DS stopped using the pushchair, as I was previously using the basket under that (and the handles, thus knackering what little suspension is had ) so I must have been about 33. It's still going strong over 10 years later and I bloody love it. I didn't have a car for years and our local council doesn't do kerbside collection of glass so it's had a lot of use taking bottles to the bottle bank. It's brilliant for shopping too - why hurt your arms and back carrying loads of bags when a trolley is so much easier?