When there's work to be done but snow on the ground, the Terrain Deer Drag Utility Sled will help you move heavy loads overland with minimal effort.
Yes, the Terrain Deer Drag Utility Sled gets its name because it was initially designed to help hunters lug the carcasses of slain deer through snowy fields and forests. But guess what? You're actually allowed to use it for other stuff.
When there's snow on the ground and weight to be moved from one place to another, this sled is an ideal tool to help you do it. From hauling logs from the woodpile to the door, dragging fishing gear out onto the frozen lake, or pulling your kids around the block, a utility sled like this one is a great way to make use of snow's natural slickness.
The Terrain Deer Drag Utility Sled is made from a thick, impact-resistant polyethylene, so it won't crack even when laden with heavy loads, or when it bumps into roots, rocks, lumber, or other such debris.
The sled (and actually, for the record, it should properly be called a "sledge," that being the term for a sled used for hauling) comes with cross-linked tie-down ropes that help keep the payload secure even over bumpy ground and a heavy duty tow rope suitable for pulling by hand, hitching to your belt or harness if you're on snowshoes or cross-country skis, or even for towing behind a snowmobile or ATV.
In a pinch, you and/or the kids can go ahead and hop in the sled to enjoy a downhill ride, too. It might not be quite as fast as a slick-bottomed toboggan or a smooth steel saucer, but it will still be fun. Also, hard to beat the price, folks.
A writer with Field & Stream says that using a utility sled to haul heavy loads over snow is an important way to avoid "sore muscles, a strained back, or even serious heart trouble."
Pros: Ideal for moving heavy loads over snowy ground, comes with tow and tie-down ropes, durable construction
Cons: Slower downhill performance than most sleds