Get the Monowalker Fatmate – secure yours now via crowdfunding

We’re launching the first limited production run of the new Monowalker Fatmate – limited to 300 units worldwide.

With this crowdfunding campaign, you have the opportunity to secure your Monowalker even before the official market launch – and at an exclusive early-bird special price.

The Monowalker is not a mass-produced item. Its core component—the frame—is manufactured in Germany and requires a production lead time of approximately three months. Final assembly then takes place in Freiburg, where every component is inspected and finished.

This means: You pre-order today—we produce specifically for you. Delivery follows the principle:

First in – First out. The sooner you join, the sooner you’ll have your Monowalker in your hands.

Why Crowdfunding? With your pre-order, you make this first series possible. At the same time, you secure:

• a guaranteed spot in the limited production run
• the best available price
• a product that won’t be mass-produced

Planned delivery: July 2026 Our goal is to ship all orders from this first series starting in July.

Important Note Crowdfunding is a pre-order, not an immediately available product.

You’ll become part of the first generation of Monowalker users—and receive a system built to the highest standards of materials, function, and durability.

The Monowalker Fatmate is available exclusively from us. We ship the Monowalker Fatmate worldwide directly via DHL, FedEx, and UPS. Staying connected with the community is important to us; talking and chatting with adventurers, expedition leaders, and people with exciting ideas is a personal priority. The feedback and input from past Monowalker users have inspired new ideas that we’ve incorporated into this new edition.

We ship via DHL within Europe. DHL offers low prices and is quite fast. DHL does not always deliver directly in the destination country or abroad, but instead hands the package over to the local national postal service, such as Swiss Post (CH), Canada Post (Canada), and so on. Due to the CETA agreement between the EU and Canada, shipping time to Canada is only 10 days. We ship to the USA exclusively via FedEx and UPS. Canadians do not pay import duties (due to the CETA agreement with the EU), but only the applicable import sales tax. We have deducted German VAT from the sales price for exports outside the EU. For shipments within the EU, the German VAT rate of 19% applies to EU citizens. For B2B shipments, shipments are made without VAT if a VAT number is provided.

Shipping Germany: €40.00
Shipping EU: €90.00
Shipping Norway, UK, Ireland: €120.00
Shipping Switzerland: €110.00

Shipping Canada: €190 (DHL 7-10days)
Shipping USA: €480.00 (FedEx 7-10days)
Shipping Australia / New Zealand / Japan / Singapore: €550.00 ( UPS 7-10days)

Customers in the EU do not pay import duties when purchasing a product within the EU; instead, they pay German VAT (19%). This is already included in the displayed sales price. VAT in the EU destination country does not apply. You’re in luck: Germany has the lowest VAT rate in the EU, second only to Luxembourg.

All customers outside the EU must pay their country’s import duties and sales tax. Therefore, we deduct German sales tax for exports outside the EU. When you visit our shop, your IP address identifies you as a customer outside the EU (unless you’re using a proxy server), and the prices displayed are exclusive of VAT.

Here are the customs tariff numbers for the items we produce

MONOWALKER Fatmate Hiking Trailer HS code 8716.80.520 Country of origin: Germany

MONOWALKER Fatmate Luggage Carrier HS code 8716.90.5060 Country of origin: Germany

Vaude Travel Bag or Side Bag HS code 4202.92.9100 Country of origin: Germany

MONOWALKER backpacks / pack frames HS code 420291 Country of origin: Germany

For orders outside the EU, the invoice will include the following statement: “The exporter of the goods to which this commercial document relates declares that, unless otherwise indicated, these goods are of EU origin and eligible for preferential treatment.”

Due to the CETA agreement between the EU and Canada, shipping time to Canada is only 10 days. We ship to the USA exclusively via FedEx and UPS.

Free trade agreements exist between the EU and other countries: Canadians pay no import duties (under the CETA agreement with the EU). The same applies to Switzerland, Iceland, Japan (JEFTA), South Korea (EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement), New Zealand (EU–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement), and Singapore (EU–Singapore Free Trade Agreement)

We will deduct German VAT from the sales price for exports outside the EU. For shipments within the EU, the German VAT rate of 19% applies to EU citizens. For B2B shipments within the EU, shipping is VAT-free if a valid VAT number is provided.

The Monowalker Fatmate is assembled and packed in a box  with the size of 110x60x45 cm. Weight of the packed cart with harness 15 kg ( incl. packing material)

The Fatmate monowalker weighs 10 kg, and the harness weighs 1.9 kg.

There is a moment…

…somewhere between everyday life and setting out. The moment when you pack your backpack… close the door behind you… and you know: nothing lies ahead but the road. The journey is the destination.

No noise. No deadlines. No screens. Just scenery. The horizon. And time. People have been seeking this moment for centuries. And they’re willing to invest in it.

If your preferred vehicle of escape is a touring bike with a lightweight, durable steel frame and a Rohloff hub that reliably takes you around the world, then this freedom starts at around €3,980.

A foldable, ocean-going expedition kayak takes you to places on Earth that others can only reach by luxury yacht—discovering the beauty of the Earth from the water costs between €4,000 and €4,500.

Soaring from ridge to ridge on a paraglider and being as free as a bird—this freedom costs €4,500–6,500 for a bird’s-eye view of the Earth.

All this gear has one thing in common: it will accompany you for many years.

It gives you memories that will stay with you forever and remain etched in your mind. They become part of your life. This urge for freedom, to discover the world in this special way—it’s addictive.

And then there’s another truth. Anyone who has covered long distances on foot knows it. The backpack gets heavy. Your shoulders tense up and ache. Your knees start to protest. Your gear could take you further. But your body sets the limit. This is exactly where the idea behind the Monowalker Fatmate begins.

It doesn’t take the adventure away from you. It gives you more of it. More distance. More days outdoors. More gear for true self-sufficiency. And above all: more joy in being on the move.

Built for people who want to enjoy nature and discover it in a very special way.

We build the Monowalker to ensure worldwide spare parts availability. The brake pads are Shimano Type G04S-MX, one of the most widely used brake pads in the world. The hub bearings are standard, double-sealed ball bearings, readily available from bicycle shops and bearing suppliers. Despite the wide 4″ tire, the 20″ inner tube (406mm) is only 2.4″ wide because the Tannus Armour puncture protection makes the tube narrower than the 4″ tire. However, we are happy to include a spare inner tube with your order upon request. The tire: 4″ Fattire tires are quite common on Fattire e-bikes. Furthermore, the Veerubber Mission Control tire has excellent mileage. We are not aware of any failures.

The disc brake installed on the Monowalker is a mechanical road bike disc brake, which has a better brake performance in combination with a barend shifter than a mountain bike disc brake. This works perfect with a 11-speed barend shifter in friction mode that is switched micro friction mode. The micro friction of the lever makes it possible to preset the braking force so that you can use the disc brake as a “drag brake” when running downhill. Thus, the pressure on the hiker is reduced by the gear weight when going downhill.

The disc brake can also completely decelerate the Monowalker Fatmate . When the brake is pulled, you can lean into the Monowalker Fatmate to enjoy your a break at a steep climb or to store it on a wall to save space.

The 4” wide VeeTire Mission Command is built for any terrain. The rubber compound rolls easily and is perfectly tuned for long distances. Its self-cleaning tread pattern provides reliable grip on sand, gravel, and forest trails. Thanks to integrated Kevlar Protection, most thorns, sharp rocks, and splinters are reliably repelled.

But anyone who ventures far out knows: there are places in this world where nature is stronger than even the best tire.

That’s why we’ve equipped the Monowalker with the Tannus Armour Anti-Puncture System. The only semi-mousse on the market protects the Monowalker Fatmate’s inner tube. This highly effective puncture protection was tested under real-world extreme conditions: Swiss adventurer Sarah Marquis spent several months crossing the Australian desert—with the Monowalker and Tannus Armour. In the heat and on rough terrain, the system proved itself where equipment simply cannot fail.

The result: maximum puncture protection for your expedition—with only 250 g of additional weight.

The Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer frame is made of thin-walled EN AW 6060 aluminum tubes. The tubes are cut with high precision on a tube laser machine according to our specifications, ensuring they fit together perfectly during the subsequent welding process. All other components are manufactured with high precision on 5-axis CNC milling machines.

To adjust the handlebar width to match your hip width, it can be telescoped. For this purpose, the telescopic tubes are turned to an accuracy of 2/10 mm. The Monowalker handles are computer-controlled bent from EN AW 6060 aluminum alloy.

We are using the best sealed and greased ball bearings available with 2RS sealing

Wheel specification:

The rim is a lightweight rim from Alex rims:  Blizzerk 90 (640 g) rim in 20 “(406mm) 32 L

Spokes: 2mm stainless steel black with brass nipples

Hub: width 135 mm, 32 L, 6-hole brake disc mount, ball bearing 2RS sealing

Carbon – developed for extreme loads

Carbon fiber composites were originally developed where maximum load-bearing capacity with minimal weight is crucial: in aviation or cycling. The fiber structure of modern high-performance fibers, such as the T700 carbon used in the Monowalker frame, achieves tensile strengths of around 4,900 MPa.** But the decisive advantage lies not only in strength. Carbon possesses exceptional specific stiffness—that is, stiffness relative to weight. This means: You get the structural stability of a solid frame—at a weight that is significantly lower. The Monowalker Carbon Packframe is 40% lighter than a comparable aluminum construction. But weight is only part of the story. The underrated advantage: vibration damping. Aluminum frames (whether as a frame in a backpack or as a pack frame) transmit vibrations almost unfiltered. Carbon, on the other hand, consists of a composite of fibers and a resin matrix that processes mechanical energy differently. Microvibrations—which occur when walking over scree, roots, or steep descents—are partially absorbed. You only feel the result after many hours on the trail:

• less fatigue in the shoulders and hips
• more stable load distribution
• a smoother carrying experience

This difference becomes particularly apparent with heavy loads or on uneven terrain. Weight is energy. When you’re out in the mountains for a week, every gram counts—not because a single gram is decisive, but because weight is multiplied over thousands of steps. A lighter frame means:

• less energy loss while walking
• better balance on the trail
• greater freedom of movement

This difference can be crucial, especially when transporting game, expedition gear, or camera equipment. Gear should take you further The reality on the trail is simple: Your body is the engine. Your gear determines how efficiently that engine runs. A good carrying system distributes weight. An exceptional system reduces strain. And this is exactly where carbon demonstrates why this material has long been the standard in many fields, such as cycling. Not because it’s trendy. But because it works and demands less effort from you.

** Carbon Knowledge About Our Carbon Frame

T700 carbon fiber is a widely used, high-strength carbon fiber from aerospace technology, originally developed by the Japanese company Toray Industries. It belongs to the so-called standard-modulus high-performance fibers, which offer an excellent balance of strength, stiffness, and cost.

What does “T700” mean?

The designation T700 is a material class within Toray’s carbon fibers. It describes a fiber with specific mechanical properties, in particular:

Property Typical Value

Tensile strength approx. 4,900 MPa

Modulus of elasticity approx. 230 GPa

Density approx. 1.8 g/cm³

Elongation at break approx. 2.1%

What does a tensile strength of 4,900 MPa mean?

MPa (megapascal) is a unit of mechanical stress.

1 MPa = 1 million newtons per square meter

A tensile strength of 4,900 MPa means:

➡ The fiber can withstand 4,900 million newtons per square meter before it breaks.

For comparison:

Material Tensile Strength

Aluminum alloy ~300–600 MPa

Structural steel ~400–800 MPa

Titanium ~900–1,100 MPa

T700 carbon fiber ≈ 4,900 MPa

Carbon fibers can thus achieve more than 5 to 10 times the strength of metal, while weighing significantly less.

Why is T700 used in outdoor equipment?

Because it:

✔ offers very high strength with low weight

✔ withstands continuous stress well

✔ is relatively cost-effective for carbon

✔ can be easily laminated into composite structures

Important: Carbon fiber ≠ carbon frame

The fiber itself has this strength—but a carbon frame consists of:

Fibers

Resin matrix (epoxy)

Fiber orientation (0°, 45°, 90°)

Laminate structure

It is this combination that determines the actual strength of the component.