Think you can throw a tailgate using nothing but the back of your truck and your neighbor's old camping grill? Think again! If you want to throw a tailgate that will show the opposing team just how serious you are, you've gotta get some of this gear!
The weather has a bit of a thrilling chill to it, the leaves are turning, college sports are in season-- that can only mean one thing, of course: Time for a tailgate! We've assembled some of the coolest gear to ensure that your next game-day party is an absolute hit. You may have so much fun in the parking lot that you never make it to the game!
Margaritaville Freedom Grill
A powerful gas grill that attaches to the back of your pickup or SVU; pure genius and convenience! The Margaritaville Freedom Grill ($399) is one of the coolest on the market and it pumps out an incredible 20,000 BTUs.
Margaritaville Freedom Grill
Tailgating Gear
By Laura Vogel
The weather has a bit of a thrilling chill to it, the leaves are turning, college sports are in season-- that can only mean one thing, of course: Time for a tailgate! We've assembled some of the coolest gear to ensure that your next game-day party is an absolute hit. You may have so much fun in the parking lot that you never make it to the game!
Margaritaville Freedom Grill
A powerful gas grill that attaches to the back of your pickup or SVU; pure genius and convenience! The Margaritaville Freedom Grill ($399) is one of the coolest on the market and it pumps out an incredible 20,000 BTUs.
Margaritaville Freedom Grill
College Logo BBQ Football Grill
However, for those for whom the Margaritaville Freedom Grill is too big an investment, or if you simply prefer old-school briquette grilling, the College Logo BBQ Football Grill ($69.95) is just the ticket. It comes custom-painted with your favorite team logo.
College Logo BBQ Football Grill
NCAA Canopy
Show your team pride (and keep the elements-whether it be searing sun or rain showers-at bay) with an NCAA Canopy ($199.95). The 9-foot-by-9-foot shelter is wind-resistant and has 6 feet of clearance underneath.
NCAA Canopy
Quad Chair with Cooler
Of course, the second most essential ingredient to an awesome tailgate is plenty of comfy seating for you and your guests. This Coleman Quad Chair with Cooler ($33) is comfy and folds up easily.
Coleman Quad Chair with Cooler
"Fan Fare" Cookbook
"Fan Fare" ($10), a cookbook of the top game-day-party recipes by author Debbie Moose, is an essential tailgate-prep purchase. Tons of tasty recipes, entertainingly presented.
"Fan Fare"
Collapsible Container
This nifty collapsible container ($25) is a cooler, and it's also a trash or recycling receptacle.
Collapsible Container
Tailgate Toss
When you're awaiting kickoff time-especially if you have kids in your party-have a blast with a fun tailgate game ($50) that's easy to pack and set up, like this football game of skill and aim. Available in a myriad of team styles.
Tailgate Game
Portable Blender
Get your favoriite frozen drinks on the go! A gas-powered, super-powerful, Portable blender ($300) has enough force to pulverize a pitcher of ice in 11 seconds with its 25cc Poulan 2-stroke, 2 1/4 hp engine. Margaritas, anyone?
Portable Blender
Vehicle-Attached Table
After you've mixed all those tasty margaritas and rustled up all those snacks, you'll need a table to serve them on. MyTailgate.com ($119) makes a sturdy, vehicle-attached table in your choice of colors: white, red, gray, blue or green.
Vehicle-Attached Table
