Are You Ready For Some Football … or Baseball or Soccer or Tennis or Lacrosse or Hockey?
It’s a great time to score big with these tailgating accessories that can provide the perfect setup to get the most out of your game days.
Whether you’re headed to a professional, collegiate or youth sports game, these will all help you up your tailgate game.
These festive gatherings of fans, typically held in stadium parking lots, are sometimes more fun than the game itself.
<1> Best Canopy Tent For Tailgating
Academy Sports + Outdoors Easy Shade 10’ x 10’ Slant Leg Canopy Tent
Model: ZS1010AL
Colors: Blue, Bright Orange, Bright Purple, Bright Red, Dark Blue, Gold, Green, Light Blue, Light Gray, Maroon, Medium Beige, Medium Blue, Navy, Orange, Red, or Yellow
Not only does the Academy Sports + Outdoors Easy Shade 10’ x 10’ Slant Leg Canopy tent offer 99% UV protection from the sun and keep you dry from rain, but the 150-denier polyester canopy also helps define your 64 square feet of tailgating area. Even better, it’s available in 15 colors so you can select the color that matches your favorite team’s colors. It assembles super-fast and easy, featuring pull-pin sliders that make it easy to adjust the height of the powder-coat steel insta-lock frame. Includes a carry bag for convenient storage and transport.
Specifications
:: Dimensions: 10’ L x 10’ W
:: Canopy material: 150-denier polyester
:: Frame material: Powder-coated steel
:: Product weight: 33.95 lbs.
:: 2-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
<2> Best Portable Table For Tailgating
PORTAL Outdoor Folding Portable Picnic Camping Table with Adjustable Height
Colors: Silver, Brown, Black, or Dark Gray
Under your canopy tent, you’ll want to have a table to cook and serve food, while displaying beverages, paper goods, and more. For easy transport inside your vehicle, the PORTAL brand Portable Picnic Camping Table conveniently folds. It takes a mere one minute to assemble the table and you can adjust the height of the telescoping aluminum legs from 17.7″ to 27.5″ to make it a full-size table height or a lower cocktail table height. Below the table, there’s a removable mesh that provides a layer of extra storage space. The sturdy table legs with non-skid feet fold and store neatly in the included carry bag.
Specifications
:: Dimensions: 20.9″ D x 35.4″ W x 27.5″ H
:: Weight capacity: 132 lbs.
:: Item weight 9 lbs. 4 oz.
:: Frame material: Metal
:: Table top material: Aluminum
<3> Best Portable Chair For Tailgating
Kijaro Dual Lock® Chair
Model: 8006Z
Colors: Cayman Blue Iguana, Gobi Desert, Hallett Peak Gray, Hanami Pink, Ionian Turquoise, Ireland Green, Jasper Green, Maldives Blue, Izamal Yellow, Kawachi Purple, Red Rock Canyon, or Vik Black
Part of tailgating is just enjoying the company of your family, friends, and fellow fans, so you’ll want to have a comfortable chair to join in the conversations. The Kijaro™ Dual Lock Chair provides outstanding back support with a cushioned head and seat, and mesh airflow. The convenient side organizer features a zip pocket, mesh pocket, and cell phone holder, plus 2 mesh cup holders to hold your drinks. This folding chair made with patented dual lock technology offers an impressive 300-pound weight capacity. It locks in the folded position allowing for easy storage and transport in the included carry bag with strap.
Specifications
:: Weight Capacity: 300 lbs.
:: Chair Weight: 9.5 lbs.
:: Seat Height: 19″ H x 16″ D x 23.5″ W
:: Chair material: Durable 600 x 300D polyester ripstop
:: Carry bag material: Lightweight 400D polyester
<4> Best Portable Wagon For Tailgating
Classic Wagon by Mac Sports
Colors: Black, Green, Pink, or Red
While tailgating, you may have to walk a distance from your vehicle to the tailgate area, so the Classic Wagon by Mac Sports helps you haul your gear. From the easy travel folded position, it opens in seconds. It’s telescoping adjustable handle locks and extends, allowing easy rolling with a load as heavy as 150 pounds. Two mesh cup holders help keep your beverages secure during transport. The wagon is constructed with a heavy-duty powder coated steel frame and mildew and UV resistant 600D denier fabric. The accordion style floor makes set up and breakdown a breeze so it can easily fold and store into its own carry bag.
Specifications
:: Dimensions: 35″ L x 20″ W x 23″ H
:: Folds compactly to 8″ H
:: Material: Steel frame and Durable 600 denier polyester fabric
:: Weight capacity: 150 lbs.
:: Product weight: 24.5 pounds
<5> Best Portable Power Station For Tailgating
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300
Tailgating events can last anywhere between 2 and 6 hours so you may have the need for a portable power source to operate a slow cooker to keep your food warm and charge your mobile devices. The Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300 provides a generous 293Wh power capacity to power small appliances and charge up to six smart devices at one time. It’s lightweight and stylish, plus it features a pure sine wave inverter and a built-in BMS so it protects sensitive devices while charging. When the power station needs recharging, it has a super-fast recharge time of 2.5 hours so it will be ready for use again.
Specifications
:: Weight: 7.1 lbs.
:: Dimensions: 9.1″ H x 5.2″ W x 7.8″ D
:: 293Wh Capacity, 300W Inverter (500W Surge)
:: 36.4dB Quiet Power Station
:: Warranty Extension: 2-year warranty + 1-year extended warranty
<6> Best Portable Tailgate Grill For Tailgating
Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Portable Gas Grill with VersaStand™
Model: CGG-180P
Color: Red/Black
If you enjoy the added fun of grilling food while tailgating, the Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Portable Gas Grill with VersaStand™ is compact, lightweight, and folds down for easy transport. The VersaStand™ technology effortlessly transitions the grill between freestanding and tabletop use. It powers using a 1 lb. propane tank, a 5,500 BTU burner, and a twist-to-start ignition that ensures quick, consistent heat. With 150-square-inches of dishwasher-safe porcelain-enameled cooking space, it accommodates up to 8 burgers, steaks, chicken breasts, or over 4 lbs. of fish.
Specifications
:: Dimensions: 28″ L x 17.5″ W x 32.5″ H
:: Unit weight: 23 lbs.
<7> Best Portable Slow Cooker
Black+Decker 7-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Temperature Probe + Precision Sous-Vide
Model: SCD7007SSD
Color: Silver
If you prefer to cook tailgate food in advance and bring it to the game, the Black+Decker 7-Quart Digital Slow Cooker allows you to transport the food, keep it warm, and serve it right out of the pot. It features a locking lid and large handles, to avoid spills to and from the game. Cook 8 servings of hearty dishes like chili, meatballs, or melted fondue-type cheese. The Sous-Vide function brings internal temperature of foods to the ideal level for perfect cooking. Dishwasher-safe stoneware pot and tempered glass lid make for easy cleaning. Included: Digital slow cooker, sous-vide rack, temperature probe, tempered glass lid, removable stoneware crock, 2 disposable bags and recipe book.
Specifications:
:: Capacity: 7 Quarts
:: Dimensions: 17.8″ x 12″
:: Volts: 120V
:: Warranty 2 Year Limited Wattage 320W
<8> Best Portable Cooler For Tailgating
Coleman® 50-Quart Xtreme® 5-Day Hard Cooler with Wheels
Model: 5882
Colors: Blue or Black
When tailgating, keep your food and drinks cold in the Coleman® 50 Quart Xtreme® Wheeled Cooler. While tailgating is typically only a few hours, the incredible Xtreme® technology uses an insulated lid and extra wall insulation to keep items cold for up to an amazing 5 days! Large enough to hold 84 cans, you’ll have plenty of space for tailgating refreshments. Heavy-duty wheels and long, telescoping handle allows easy maneuvering and the clever Have-A-Seat™ lid provides an extra place to sit. Cup holders are molded into the cooler lid to hold your cold drinks. After tailgating, the leak-resistant drain makes it easy to empty any excess water.
Specifications
:: Weight: 12.7 lbs.
:: Dimensions: 17.5″ H x 22.6″ L x 17.6″ W
:: Body Material: Plastic
:: 1-Year Warranty
<9> Best Portable Fan For Tailgating
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hybrid WHISPER SERIES 7-1/2″ Fan (Includes battery and charger)
Model: PCL811K
While a canopy tent provides some relief from the sun, sometimes you just need an extra breeze to cool you off while tailgating in warm weather. This RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 7-1/2″ Fan is designed for outdoor use, so you can set it up under your tent to keep you comfortable. As part of the RYOBI Whisper Series, this fan is 44% quieter with 24% greater air velocity, so the noise won’t disturb your tailgating fun. Select from the 3 speed settings (high/medium/low) and angle the 160° pivoting head to direct the airflow. The included battery and charger when you purchase the fan kit option are compatible with all RYOBI 18V ONE+ Tools. A handle allows for easy portability and storage.
Specifications:
:: Dimensions: 11.65″ H x 11.3″ W
:: 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
<10> Best Portable Heater For Tailgating
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Heater
Model: MH9BX
The game must go on even when the weather is uncomfortably cold, windy, rainy, and sometimes even snowy. Mr. Heater’s Portable Buddy Heater adjusts from 4,000 to 9,000 BTUs of patented radiant propane heat and can warm areas up to about 220 square feet, ample warmth for 3 to 6 hours of tailgating. This heater easily connects to a 1-lb. propane cylinder and offers a one-button control. To light the unit, simply rotate the knob to pilot and push. A fold-down handle makes it easy to transport. Rest assured, there’s an accidental tip-over safety shut-off.
Specifications:
:: CSA certified for indoor and outdoor use
:: Weight: 10.60 lbs.
:: Dimensions: 14.50″ H x 14.40″ W x 9.10″ D
:: Heater Type: Propane
Turn Your Tailgate into a Game-Day Highlight, and You’ll Be the Winner
As tailgaters already know, attending a sporting event is not just about the game. It’s an experience that begins before the game and continues after the game while waiting for the traffic of exiting vehicles to lessen in the parking lot. Whether it’s a small gathering of fans or a large, combined effort, any of these 10 essentials can help you make a day of tailgating more convenient, comfortable, and delicious. Even better, most items can also be used for camping or backyard celebrations.
Grab your favorite team jersey, hat, and these items and head to the stadium to get the pre-game festivities started.
