The most innovative walking pad on the market. The running belt itself folds in half, the whole unit folds upright with a retractable handle, and you roll it away like a suitcase. If storage is the reason you haven’t bought a walking pad, the Z20 eliminates that excuse entirely.
Updated April 2026
DeerRun Z20 Suitcase Walking Pad
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DeerRun Z20 Review: A Walking Pad That Actually Disappears
Every walking pad claims to be “compact” and “easy to store.” Most of them slide under a sofa. Some stand upright against a wall. The Z20 does something genuinely different: the running belt folds in half, the entire unit folds upright into a suitcase shape, a retractable handle pops up, and you roll the whole thing away on 360-degree wheels like carry-on luggage. It won a Muse Design Gold Award, and honestly, it earned it.
This isn’t a gimmick. The Z20 solves the single biggest reason people don’t buy walking pads: “I don’t have anywhere to put it.” The Z20 stands upright in a cupboard, behind a door, inside a wardrobe, or in the corner of a room taking up less floor space than a briefcase. When you want to walk, you roll it out, unfold the belt, and start. When you’re done, 30 seconds later it’s invisible again.
The trade-offs for that magic trick
The foldable belt is innovative but it makes the walking surface smaller than DeerRun’s non-folding walking pads. At roughly 95 × 40 cm, it’s the most compact belt in the range. For gentle to moderate walking (2-3 mph), this is adequate for most users. At the 3.8 mph maximum, shorter users will be fine but anyone over 5 ft 8 will feel the length getting tight.
There’s no incline. If you want incline walking, the Z10 with 12% auto incline is the better choice, though you lose the suitcase storage. No incline means the Z20 is a flat walking pad. The workout intensity relies entirely on speed and duration.
The 3.8 mph cap means walking only. No jogging, no running. Same as the Z10. If you want higher speeds, the Q2 Urban (5 mph) or the A1 Pro (10 mph) cover faster movement.
The built-in drawer is surprisingly useful
The Z20 has a built-in drawer compartment that stores the remote, charger, and a small towel. It sounds minor but it means everything you need travels with the unit. You don’t lose the remote in a drawer, forget where the charger went, or need to set up anything when you unfold it. Pull out the walking pad, unfold, plug in, go. It’s the kind of design detail that suggests someone at DeerRun actually uses these things.
Who should buy the Z20
The Z20 is the right choice if storage space is your primary constraint and you want gentle to moderate walking. Small flats, shared bedrooms, home offices with no dedicated gym space. If you have a sofa you can slide a standard walking pad under, you probably don’t need the Z20’s suitcase fold. If you don’t, the Z20 is the most elegant storage solution on the market.
It’s also worth considering if you travel to a second home or office and want to bring a walking pad with you. Several US reviewers specifically bought the Z20 for use at family homes they visit regularly.
What we like
- Suitcase-fold design is genuinely innovative
- Rolls away like luggage on 360-degree wheels
- Stands upright in cupboards, behind doors, in corners
- Built-in drawer stores remote, charger, and towel
- Wheel locks prevent sliding during use
- Under 45 dB for quiet use
- 60-day return policy
What could be better
- ~95 x 40 cm belt is the smallest in the range
- No incline (Z10 has 12% auto if you need it)
- 3.8 mph max speed, walking only
- 136 kg max user weight
- Foldable belt durability is unproven long-term
- Max 2-year warranty
- PitPat app may be required for initial setup
Our verdict
The Z20 is the most creative solution to the “where do I put it” problem that any walking pad brand has produced. If storage space is the reason you haven’t bought a walking pad, the Z20 removes that barrier completely. The trade-offs are real: smaller belt, no incline, walking only. But for the buyer whose number one requirement is “it needs to disappear when I’m not using it,” nothing else comes close.
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