# Hill-Shredding Cushions Toboggan in the Whimsically Comfortable Bean Bag Sled By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-bag-sled References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/bean-bag-sled/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81346) If there's one thing to look forward to when snow hits in a month from now, it's tobogganing; so gear up with the Bean Bag Sled. The Bean Bag Sled isn't the average [snow sled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet) that most are comfortable with. As the name suggests, the hill shredder utilizes an actual [bean bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citysac-covers) as the main seat. It's constructed from 100% polyester material that's been double-stitched so that it can endure multiple uses. The additional PVC coating also helps guarantee a smooth slide down the hill. The front has a durable strap that's attached to two D-rings so that the rider has something to grip onto during the ride. Want something different for tobogganing? The Bean Bag Sled is what you're looking for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bean-bag Sleds:** The use of bean-bag chairs for sleds presents an opportunity for manufacturers to experiment with non-traditional materials in outdoor equipment. - **Alternative Snow Sports:** The Bean Bag Sled is a prime example of how manufacturers can create enjoyable and innovative outdoor activities rooted in more traditional winter sports. - **Sustainable Winter Gear:** Companies can create bags using environmentally friendly materials, like polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers and that are recyclable, thus reducing their carbon footprint on their manufacture of winter gear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Sports:** The use of non-traditional materials and improving durability of sleds presents disruptive opportunities in the outdoor sports industry. - **E-commerce:** The bean-bag sled and other such products seem easier to sell through e-commerce channels than in brick and mortar-type stores. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The need for environmentally friendly materials in the manufacture of outdoor gear presents innovative and disruptive opportunities in the sustainable manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bohemian Bean Bag Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-x-clare-camarillo-bean-bag.md) - [Cozy Wearable Bean Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bean-bag.md) - [Transparent Bean Bag Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag.md) - [Cookie-Themed Wearable Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-cosy-cookie.md) - [Inflatable Tote-Style Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-sofa.md) - [Multi-Position Beanbag Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-chair.md) - [Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-board.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Structural Beanbag Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brace-lounge.md)