Kids Super Sci-Fi Rocket fueled Jet Pack made for pennies!

Create a Super sci-fi rocket jet pack for your little rocketeer!
Easy to make with recyclables you may already have!

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Step 1: Create the backpack from cardboard and webbing!

To begin take a piece of cardboard that fits the width of the child's back.
Build arm straps like a back pack. Through the top and around to the side. I used old backpack webbing and just stapled it in place to create arm holes! I added a strap across the chest that is stapled to the arm loops and buckles in front. It's like the rocket stabilizers. :)
You could use old webbing, shoelaces, or rope, braided yarn, twill tape...anything you have on hand!

mbrust035 says: Aug 3, 2012. 7:44 AM

Is this kid tested and kid approved? Looks awesome, I am glad at least one kid knows the joys of an imagination. Imagination seems to be more and more imaginary these days.

doodlecraft (author) in reply to mbrust035Aug 11, 2012. 6:41 PM

Thanks! Yes, imagination--love it! Thankfully, my kids have tons! :)

bennelson says: Jul 30, 2012. 12:50 PM

Reminds me of the year that I just had to go to Halloween as the ROCKETEER!

doodlecraft (author) in reply to bennelsonAug 2, 2012. 5:47 AM

I need to find that Rocketeer movie and show my kids! They would love it! Of course then I'd need to make jet packs for my other 2! :)

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scoochmaroo says: Aug 1, 2012. 11:41 AM

I actually posted a link to this on my FB page about 4 days before you shared it here. So glad to have you on board! This project is amazing.

doodlecraft (author) in reply to scoochmarooAug 2, 2012. 5:46 AM

Hey thanks! That explains why I got a surge of hits from facebook! :) Awesome! I'm a new follower of yours here!

samalert says: Jul 29, 2012. 11:45 PM

Loved the project, the photography, the model small rocket man it was really a eye candy project simply loved it thanks

doodlecraft (author) in reply to samalertJul 30, 2012. 7:41 AM

Thanks so much! I think pictures are worth 1000 words! I can learn more from pics than reading a tutorial...I hope it helps others! :) This was really one of my all time favorite projects ever--and to be able to share that with my 3 year old was really special! :)

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Penolopy Bulnick says: Jul 29, 2012. 10:08 AM

That is so cute! It looks so easy and quick to put together so your little rocketeer can start playing with it right away!

doodlecraft (author) in reply to Penolopy BulnickJul 30, 2012. 7:40 AM

Thanks! Yes, for a 3 year old...he HAD to see those results fast! He stuck right by me and was thrilled to see that HE could build something he loves! :)