The Bowhead Nano™ is a personal travel aid that supports independence in air travel, ground transportation, hotel showers, tight spaces, and everyday environments with limited accessibility.
MSRP: $1,499.00 USD
Minimal size. Maximum independence.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Omni-Directional Control
Front casters enable smooth, intuitive turning in confined spaces.
Ultra-Compact Fold
Folds small to fit under a seat or inside a backpack, ensuring it is close at hand.
Adaptive Stability
Adjustable wheel positions allow Nano to splay outward for added stability.
Water Safe & Fast Drying
Materials designed to support shower use and wet environments.
Low Transfer Height
Adjustable wheel positions allow Nano to lay flat for a lower transfer height.
Lightweight & Intuitive
Engineered to be lightweight, intuitive, and easy to deploy and stow.
The Bowhead Nano is designed for real-world environments where accessibility is limited or inconsistent. It gives users control over boarding, transfers, and movement—without relying on airline aisle chairs, shared equipment, or permanent modifications.
Compact, lightweight, and highly adaptable, the Nano supports independent mobility across airplanes, buses, tight bathrooms, temporary living spaces, and unmodified homes. It stays close at hand through transitions, folds small for travel, and adjusts for stability or low transfers as needed.
The Nano isn’t meant to replace a full-time wheelchair. It’s designed to complement it—offering a portable, personal mobility solution for travel, transitions, and the environments where accessibility hasn’t caught up yet.
Wherever the journey takes you, the Nano helps ensure your independence goes with you.
OWN YOUR JOURNEY
FEATURE FUNCTION BENEFITS
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Feature: Independent rear-wheel static brake levers
Function: Reach back and lift the lever to engage, push down to disengage. Each brake locks its respective rear wheel in place, keeping the nano stationary during transfers or in situations like showering. Designed for holding position—not for slowing movement while in motion.
Benefit: Confident, reliable stability when it matters most. Safer transfers. Greater peace of mind in moments that require you to stay firmly in place. -
Feature: Ultra-compact frame engineered for tight spaces
Function: Navigates narrow cabin spaces without airline equipment
Benefit: You board and de-plane on your terms — without relying on an aisle chair, extra transfers, or unnecessary handoffs. Air travel becomes faster. More predictable. More dignified. -
Feature: Compact footprint with omni-directional casters
Function: Smooth maneuvering in buses, shuttles, vans, and tight entryways
Benefit: Fewer barriers between connections. Less dependence on assistance. More control over your movement from point A to point B. -
Feature: Adjustable wheel positioning and adaptable configuration
Function: Stabilizes for low transfers and varied environments
Benefit: One chair that works in tight bathrooms, hotel showers, pool decks, and unmodified homes — so you spend less time planning around limitations and more time participating. -
Feature: Lower transfer height capability with stable positioning
Function: Supports safer floor-to-chair and surface transitions
Benefit: Greater confidence. Reduced strain. More control during the most critical moments of movement. -
Feature: Lightweight, portable, quick-deploy design
Function: Easy to transport, store, and use during travel or recovery
Benefit: A reliable mobility solution while environments evolve — whether you’re commuting, recovering, or navigating spaces that weren’t built with you in mind.
Not sure if the Nano will work for you? Book a consultation with Team Bowhead:
SPECIFICATIONS
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9.7 lbs or 4.4 kg
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240 lbs or 110 kg
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19 (48.3 cm) x 9.25 (23.5 cm) x 5.6 (14.2 cm) (LxHxW)
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15 (38.1cm) x 15 x 12.79” (32.5cm)(LxHxW), backrest is 28’’ (71.1cm) from ground and 14’’ (35.6cm) above seat.
When wheels are at 30 degrees the floor to seat height is: 13.5’’, width is: 20’’
When the wheels are Horizontal the floor to seat height is: 9’’, width is: 25.5’’
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4.7” (12 cm)
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5” (12.7 cm)
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Frame: 6063 aluminum tubing. Good mechanical properties and frequently used in architectural applications. Lightweight.
Fabric: Nylon and Polyester
Plastics: Nylon + glass fiber, retains high dimensional stability and good part strength. We also use POM where we need low friction. POM is used for bushings and other low friction areas while still retaining good dimensional stability and part strength. These plastics are frequently used in cars, consumer products and other appliances.
Wheel forks (Die cast components): ADC 12, good strength + lower weight
Nano Travel Aid - Velcro Securing Strap
A simple, reliable strap that keeps your Nano Travel Aid neatly folded and ready for transport. The integrated pull tab makes releasing the strap effortless, so getting in and out of your bag stays quick and frustration-free. Included with every Nano — extras available for purchase.
Feature Function Benefits
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Function: Holds the Nano securely in its folded configuration
Benefit: No shifting or unfolding during storage or transit
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Function: Provides a firm, stable grab point
Benefit: Easy, confident handling when packing or unpacking
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Function: Allows one-motion strap release
Benefit: Faster, easier access — no fumbling with tight velcro
THE BOWHEAD NANO CUSHION
The Bowhead Nano Cushion (not included with travel aid, sold separately or as a bundle) is designed specifically for the Nano Travel Chair, staying firmly in place even during transfers. Utilizing advanced Carbon® 3D printing technology, the cushion is engineered with high-performance materials that deliver targeted pressure relief, durability, and consistent support. Lightweight, waterproof, and quick-drying, it features a non-slip design for comfort and confidence wherever you go.
NANO VIDEOS
FAQ
Medical & Regulatory
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No. The Nano is not classified as a medical device. It is considered mobility equipment and an accessibility lifestyle product. Mobility equipment can be transported by airlines at no additional charge in accordance with airline accessibility regulations.
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No. While the Nano is designed to fit within typical airline cabin aisle width requirements, it is considered personal mobility equipment. Personal mobility equipment is protected under airline accessibility regulations. The Nano is not intended as an in-flight seating system, and therefore does not require certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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As personal mobility equipment the Nano is intended to be operated by the user or the user’s caregiver/attendant. Airline personnel are not responsible for operating personal mobility equipment. If transfer or aisle navigation
Dimensions & Weight
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The Nano seat height is 15″ from the ground when the wheels are in the upright position. When used with the optional 2″ Nano Cushion, the total floor-to-seat height is approximately 17″.
This height was intentionally selected to support safe and practical transfers across common environments:
Standard airline seats: 17–19″
Standard residential toilets: 15–16″
ADA-compliant toilets: 17–19″
Typical manual wheelchair seat heights: 16–19″
By sitting within this range, the Nano allows users to transfer between airline seats, toilets, and wheelchairs with minimal height difference, helping reduce effort and improve stability during transfers.
Safety & Functionality
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Yes, it has two rear brakes, one on each wheel, which allow for independent locking and unlocking.
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No, and that’s by design. The Nano was intentionally created without straps to keep the chair clean, streamlined, and easy to maneuver in tight environments like airplane aisles, narrow hallways, and compact washrooms. Without straps, there’s nothing to snag, tangle, or slow you down during transfers or boarding.
The Nano is built as a temporary mobility solution for specific use cases such as air travel, tight indoor access, and shower or washroom positioning. Once stationary, including during shower use, you can place your feet flat on the ground in a stable, ergonomic position for added comfort and control.
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Armrests were removed to allow freedom of movement for your arms while navigating various environments. This makes it easier to push, steer, and transfer.
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Yes. The Nano provides excellent rearward and lateral stability. The wheels can be splayed to 45° or 90° to increase stability for shower use or floor-to-chair transfers.
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No. The Nano is designed to remain stable in wet environments. With wheels splayed to 45° and both brakes engaged, the chair stays securely in place.
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Yes. The Nano includes integrated drainage holes to allow water to flow through and prevent pooling during shower use.
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The Nano does not include a cushion as standard. However, a cushion designed specifically for the Nano is available for purchase. It is made from advanced 3D-printed material that promotes airflow, facilitates drainage, supports quick drying, and provides comfort.
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Regular maintenance helps keep your Nano safe, reliable, and ready when you need it most. We recommend performing quick checks before each use, periodic inspections of fasteners, wheels, and brakes, and routine cleaning. Please refer to the Nano User Manual for detailed maintenance schedules and instructions.
Shower & Water Use
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Potentially, depending on your abilities. The Nano does not require core strength to operate, but you should be able to independently transfer and shower to use the chair safely.
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The Nano is designed for airplanes, coach-style buses, hotels, showers, and travel-related environments. Its lightweight, compact design makes it ideal for boarding, deplaning, and short-term mobility and accessibility needs.
Use & Suitability