Love it or hate it, winter rears its face every year and swallows up everything in its way. A good coat and a pair of gloves will get you through, but here are some pretty nifty gadgets that can help you have more fun than your neighbors! They might even get a little bit jealous…
Sled Legs: Dive Right In
Do you have a pretty long trek across your property? Whether you’re out tapping the maple trees or need to feed the cows, these “sled legs” can help you have a bit of fun when you’re off to do your daily chores. They look like pads that a hockey player might wear, but plop down on your needs and they’ll shimmy right down the hill like a sled!
http://odditymall.com/sled-legs-wearable-mini-sleds
The Bean Bag Sled
What did you say? If you’re a bit to…mature…to plop down on your knees and sled down the hill, opt for an option that’s easier on your joints. The bean bag sled brings the comfy seat of your childhood straight to the slopes. It feels a bit gentler on the backside, as well.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81346
50 Foot Snowball Launcher
If you’re going to have a true snowball fight, you might as well set out to win it. With this 50 foot snowball launcher, you’ll have everybody running for the hills as soon as they see you…but you’ll be able to get them before they make it very far!
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/83409
Snowball Slingshots
Maybe you want to show a bit of grace on your prey, and opt for something a bit “gentler” than the master of all snowball guns. This snowball slingshot is a bit tamer, but will help you launch your shots without throwing out your shoulder.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81342
Snow Castle Kit
Whether you’ve decided to build an igloo to camp out of, or are just looking for something fun to do with the kids, this snow castle kit can come in handy. The molds help you build perfect blocks of snow, but if you’re planning a beach vacation come July, you can also use them in the sand.
https://www.kotulas.com/deals/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10152&catalogId=10602&langId=-1&pageSize=24&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&pageView=image&searchTerm=3Pc.+Sand/Snow+Castle+Tools
HD Camera Ski Goggles
Instead of carrying a GoPro camera on a stick, you can opt to have an HD version built right into your ski goggles. Don’t miss a second of your expert moves on the slopes! This high definition, 170-degree camera will catch all the details for you to show off later on Facebook!
https://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/Wifi-Camera-Ski-Goggles/200914
Heated Insoles
Face it, as much as you love the cold, you really hate when your feet turn into blocks of ice. These heated shoe insoles are the perfect solution for toasty toes and slip right into your snow boots. You even have a couple of different settings to control how hot they get.
http://newatlas.com/thermacell-heated-insoles-review/29943/
When You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them
If you’re happy just where you’re at, and have decided to go ahead and embrace the elements, you’ll need something to help you get through the driveway or walk to the chicken coop when the snow is stacked high. The MINI-DOZER MD196K, D-I-Y BULLDOZER KIT is all you need to put together your own mini dozer to plow right through walkways or carve a path for the car. Putting it together is fun, too!
https://struckcorp.com/products/magnatrac-rs196k/
