So it snowed…again! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. Our friend Jody Mace at Charlotte on the Cheap (a Southern gal, go figure) has come up with 17 DIY options.
Read her list and then look around your house. Likely you’ll find something that doubles as a sled. We can’t vouch for the effectiveness or safety of these techniques. Use your judgment.
Keep in mind that anything you re-purpose for a sled will probably get ruined and no longer be able to serve its original purpose. But it’s worth it, right?
What have you used as a makeshift sled? Leave a comment!
1. Fast constructed sled: This Instructables page shows how to make a fast sled from a cardboard box, a trash bag and (of course) duct tape.
2. Cookie Sheet
- NOTE: This is a full size sheet pan of dimension : 18”x26”
- Versatile and durable: Made with 18-gauge heavy duty 3003 aluminum
- Closed bead reinforced by rust-proof rod. Wash aluminum products with warm water, mild soap and a soft, non-abrasive sponge
3. Lid from plastic container
4. Boogie board
5. Baby tub
6. Cushions from outdoor furniture
7. Tarp (especially if the snow is icy and hard)
8. Inner tubes
- ❄️47" LARGE SNOW TUBE - The heavy duty snow tube with 47" Diameter outer ring can withstands up to 500 pounds, which is big enough for both kids and adults, You can enjoy the exciting winter snow tubing fun with your family.
- ❄️High Quality Material - ESON CASA inflatable snow tube is made of friendly environmentally PVC material, durable and cold-resistant, can withstand freezing temperatures up to -25 degrees. Double-layer thicken bottom will not broken no matter how bad the environment is.
- ❄️Upgradd Safety Design - We upgraded the grab handles of inflatable snow tube sled and double reinforced, making it more durable and stronger to avoid break and ensure the adequate safety of the players. Wide and high enough handle to hold it tightly with gloves on.
9. Dog bed. Ask your dog first, and then wrap it in a trash bag with duct tape.
10. Shower curtain
11. Trash can lids (not the roll-out kind, obviously; you can’t tear those up)
12. The old standby: cafeteria tray. Although you might not have one in your house.
13. Trash bags. Here is an informative WikiHow article on how to sled with trash bags. (Bring spares.)
- INFLATABLE KIDDIE POOL: Inflatable outdoor watermelon kids swimming pool measures 66" x 15" when properly inflated
- DURABLE DESIGN: Designed with 9-gauge rings, a 7-gauge floor, and colorful watermelon print with 3 rings
- LARGE CAPACITY: Features a capacity of 11.5 inches of wall height and can hold 154 gallons of water
15. Sleeping bag
16. Air mattress.
- Dimensions: 60 x 8.75 x 80 inches (W x H x L), 600-Pound capacity
- Inflatable queen airbed suitable for indoor or outdoor use.Plush, waterproof, flocked top with wave beam construction for comfort and durability.New airbeds can take up to 72 hours to fully stretch or “break-in”
- 2-in-1 valve with extra-wide opening makes inflation and deflation easy and quick. Inflates with most manual or electric air pumps (Pump not included)
17. Yoga mat
