Unger Professional 48” Nifty Nabber – Reacher Grabber Tool & Trash Picker, Built-In Magnet & Ergonomic Grip, Grabber Reacher, Grabber Tool, Reacher’s & Grabbers for Seniors, Claw Grabber Pickup Tool

Owned this grabber model for ten years of roadside litter pick-up. It's still working fine. The aluminum tongs eventually bent, hindering precise retrieval of small items like broken glass shards and bottle caps, but they were easily re-straightened to original performance specs. The rubber tips have held up well. Recently ordered another Unger for the occasional, rare volunteer wanting to join in the thrill of trash clean-up with vehicles whisking by mere feet away. For those with normal wingspan, the 36 inch version is most effective for walking pick-ups and placement into bags, although the 48 inch length can be handy for reaching out from UTVs, or snaring stuff under fences. Such trivia and ensuing deep insights into the American litterbug's questionable dietary and personal habits are made possible thanks to the North Carolina politicians who have rolled secondary roadside clean-up responsibility, which inmates used to do, onto an ever compliant and gullible private citizenry, attributable to that most abused of guises, "budgetary constraints." Because litter laws are seen as a warped challenge by many miscreants and largely unenforced by overburdened authorities, every day fulfills the promise of a generous snowfall from local slobs. In that vein, it doesn't take too long to appreciate the advantages of this particular grabber over, for instance, inferior offerings, let alone having to resort to gloved, or perhaps, bare hands. A couple of heavy, ripe Snuggie Overnight diapers and a few disgusting plastic bottles filled with once warm Copenhagen tobacco spit can convince the most skeptical . The Unger is lightweight and though it may initially appear that it might not hold up to vigorous use, that has not proven to be the case. It has effectively handled tons of trash. It is able to deftly snatch everything from tiny cigarette butts to all sizes of drink containers, beer cans and hefty glass whiskey bottles, notably all the flavored concoctions of Bootlegger Jack. Based on an unscientific survey of an estimated 7,500 samples, and for those swayed by the druthers of others, Bud Lite holds a five to one advantage over Keystone and Coors in terms of beer preference. Somewhere back at St. Louis corporate, that news of roadside market share surely must do those Dalmatians and Clydesdales proud. Meanwhile, the Unger really hits its stride in tackling the gamut of plastic shopping bags, candy wrappers, chip packaging, lids, straws and fast food garbage, deposits largely courtesy of the usual nearby suspects -- Ingles grocery, the Golden Arches, Sonic and those one-every-five-miles Dollar stores. In sum, there's very little that these businesses, which generously tout their environmental commitment, can throw at local roadsides that the Unger can't manage. While objects like tires, sofas and large appliances may be beyond Unger's design lift capacity, it works quite well for retrieving smaller items like dropped screws, nuts, bolts, etc., which invariably roll into hard to reach corners of the workshop floor. During summers, the Unger has competently removed dozens of linear feet of black snakes from around the chicken house to safer places without snafu. It probably would be great for retrieving golf balls. It should prove indispensable for the elderly or anyone where bending over constitutes impaired movement. Its utility is only limited by circumstance and imagination. When one reflects upon all their wasted, cheap product purchases over the years, Unger does not make that list -- a pleasant surprise, simply but ruggedly constructed and a decent after tax value, provided Amazon free shipping, of course. Given that the Unger is quite the bargain, don't care to know, but suspect it's made in China or possibly represent North Korean high tech, either of which might be a serious negative for some. Then again, if only the NC State Legislature could get inmates on the license plate assembly line to similarly crank out Unger-like grabbers of identical quality, many of us would feel better about use of our tax dollars. That's doubly the case when out there in wind and weather dodging traffic and knowing those who should be doing the work hang out in their climate-controlled surroundings, oblivious to proper land stewardship. Recommend this Unger product.

I use this grabber when my wife and I go on walks near our home. I bring a kitchen garbage back with me and pick up garbage as we go.The grabber works amazingly well, I can literally pick up a penny off the ground, the gripper heads are that well designed and aligned. Cans and bottles can be grabbed inside the grabber arms or directly by the grabber tips. The tips squeeze together tight enough that paper and plastic won't slip out of their grip.Really well designed, and the handle is comfortable enough to use many times during our 30 minute walks.My only complaint was there was a terrible squeak in the handle when I first received it, like zero lubricant was used during assembly. Very frustrating and would have taken my review down to 4 or even 3 stars, but I was able to spray some lubricant into the handle mechanism and resolved the squeak, so I'll leave it at 5 stars, because it honestly just works really really well.

recently purchased the Unger Professional 36” Nifty Nabber for picking up trash in my backyard and front yard, and it has been a game changer!Effortless Trash Collection: This tool makes picking up litter incredibly easy and efficient. The long reach means I can grab items without bending down or straining my back, which is a huge plus!Sturdy Construction: The Nifty Nabber feels very durable and well-made. It grips trash securely, whether it's small debris or larger items, and I appreciate the strong claw mechanism.Lightweight and Easy to Use: Despite its sturdy build, it’s lightweight and easy to maneuver. I can use it for extended periods without feeling fatigued.Great for the Environment: Using this tool encourages me to keep my surroundings clean, making it a wonderful addition to my eco-friendly efforts. I feel great knowing I'm helping to reduce litter in my community!Final Thoughts: If you're looking for an effective and easy way to pick up trash, I highly recommend the Unger Professional 36” Nifty Nabber. It’s a fantastic investment for anyone who wants to keep their outdoor spaces clean and tidy!

I just received this but so far I’m pleased with the quality of the material. The rubbery tongs have a good feel. The gripper part is at an angle rather than straight which I think is preferable when using it to grab things above your head. The actual size of the gripper head is much smaller than I anticipated so I will have to use it to see if it will work out for my needs. The pictures show the actual measurements. This is to replace an old granny style gripper that was wooden and worked like a charm. I’ll post an update in a few months after I get a chance to use it.

I like the metal jaw hinge. This is where the cheaper plastic units usually fail.The grip is a bit different if you are used to a pistol grip. However, if you grasp the handle with with your forefinger curled under the shaft for support and to better guide the device and then work the lever with your remaining three fingers, the heaver the object you pick up, the more force your grip will have on the lever and the tighter the jaws will close. The jaws are delicate enough to pick up a small paper clip and robust enough to pick up a tennis shoe. When picking up a glass jar, make sure that the jaws fully enclose it so that they don't slip.The magnet should have been larger. It will pick op a pin or paperclip if you tilt the jaws just right but the tiny magnet is more of a marketing gimmick than a useful feature. If they had gone with double the magnet size it would have actually been useful.