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Tailgating Coolers, Portable Grills & Football Watch Party Gear
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items Football season means game day tailgates with friends, and we have learned what gear actually earns its space in the trunk. These are the coolers that keep drinks cold all day, the portable grills and griddles that feed a crowd, and the chairs and ga...
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Coolers That Keep Ice for Days
Portable Grills & Tabletop Griddles
Chairs, Canopies & Tailgate Games
Coolers That Keep Ice for Days
Hard and soft coolers that keep drinks and food cold from kickoff to the final whistle.
The YETI Roadie with wheels saved my back on long walks from the parking lot to our tailgate spot. The telescoping handle and big wheels roll easily over gravel and grass. It holds plenty of drinks and food for our group, and it keeps ice just as wel...
YETI Roadie Wheeled Cooler
The YETI Hopper Flip is the small soft cooler I carry into the stadium or out to our kids' games. It keeps drinks and snacks cold all day and fits neatly at my feet. The leakproof zipper means no puddles in our car, and the padded shoulder strap make...
YETI Hopper Flip Soft Cooler
The RTIC soft cooler gives us YETI level performance at a much friendlier price. It holds a good amount of cans and keeps them icy cold through a long tailgate. The leakproof zipper and tough fabric have held up to years of use, and I keep it packed ...
RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler
The Ozark Trail hard side cooler is a great budget option that keeps ice surprisingly well. It holds plenty of cans for our group, and the sturdy lid doubles as a seat or a small table. I bought a second one for food so we can keep drinks and burgers...
Ozark Trail Hard-Side Cooler
The Stanley easy carry cooler is compact and tough, and it fits perfectly on the floor of our car. The lid clamps tight, and the handle makes it easy for me to carry with one hand. It keeps a round of drinks cold for hours, which is exactly what we n...
Stanley Easy-Carry Outdoor Hard-Sided Cooler
The YETI Tundra is the cooler we have trusted at every tailgate for years. It keeps ice solid for days, so our drinks stay cold from morning setup through the final whistle. It is tough enough to sit on, and the desert tan color has survived countles...
YETI Tundra Hard Cooler in Desert Tan
This Igloo Tag Along Too is the cutest little cooler for my drinks and snacks. It is just the right size for a couple of people, and the retro look always gets compliments at our tailgates. It is lightweight and easy to carry, and my daughter has alr...
Igloo Tag Along Too Cooler
Portable Grills & Tabletop Griddles
Compact grills and griddles that fit in the trunk and feed a hungry crowd.
The Blackstone tabletop griddle is the star of our tailgates. I can cook breakfast burritos in the morning and smash burgers by noon on the same flat top. The hood keeps heat in on windy days, and it heats up fast on a small propane tank that we alwa...
Blackstone On-The-Go Tabletop Griddle with Hood
The Weber Traveler folds down like a stroller and rolls right up to our tailgate spot. The cooking area is big enough for a full batch of burgers and brats, and it heats evenly. Setup takes seconds, and my partner says it is honestly the best grill p...
Weber Traveler Portable Propane Gas Grill
The Weber Go-Anywhere charcoal grill is compact, sturdy, and gives our burgers that smoky charcoal flavor. The legs fold up to lock the lid, so it travels easily in our trunk. It has been our trusty tailgate grill for years, and it still cooks as wel...
Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill
The Weber Q portable grill cooks like a full size grill but fits on a tailgate table. The cast iron grates give our steaks great sear marks, and the side tables are handy for prep. The adapter hose lets us run it off a bigger tank, which I love for l...
Weber Q Gas Grill with Adapter Hose Set
The Coleman RoadTrip grill stands at a comfortable height and folds down onto wheels for easy moving. It has multiple burners, so I can grill burgers and warm buns at the same time. It feeds our whole tailgate crowd, and we can pack it up quickly aft...
Coleman RoadTrip Stand-Up Portable Propane Gas Grill
This small Cuisinart charcoal grill is perfect for quick tailgates when it is just our family. It is light enough to carry with one hand, and it cooks hot dogs and burgers beautifully. The price is so reasonable that I keep one in our car for spontan...
Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill
The Traeger Ranger brings real wood fired flavor to our tailgates. My partner smokes wings and sausages in the parking lot, and people wander over to ask what smells so good. It holds temperature steadily, and it is compact enough to fit in the back ...
Traeger Ranger Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker
The Ninja Woodfire grill smokes, grills, and air fries, which makes our tailgate menu so much more fun. I make crispy wings with real smoky flavor in a fraction of the time. It runs on electricity, so we use it at venues that allow a generator or at ...
Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill and Smoker
Chairs, Canopies & Tailgate Games
Seating, shade, and yard games that make every tailgate more fun.
This rocking camp chair is the most comfortable seat at our tailgate, and everyone wants a turn. I find the gentle rocking motion so relaxing between my grill duties. It folds flat for easy packing, and the sturdy frame has held up well through a cou...
Outdoor Rocking Camp Chair
The Coleman chair with a built in cooler in the armrest means my drink is always within reach. It is sturdy, comfortable, and folds up quickly at the end of the day. We own four of them, and they come along to every tailgate, soccer game, and campfir...
Coleman Steel Camping Chair with Built-In Cooler
The GCI Freestyle Rocker rocks smoothly even on grass and asphalt, and the side table holds my plate and drink. It folds flat for easy transport, and it is so comfortable for long game days. My dad now asks us to bring it along every time we host him...
GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker with Side Table
This mahogany cornhole set is compact enough to fit in our trunk alongside the cooler and grill. The boards are well made with a smooth finish, and the bags toss nicely. It keeps our friends and kids entertained before kickoff, and the tournament riv...
Pathfinder Mahogany Cornhole Board Set
This collapsible folding wagon hauls our cooler, chairs, and snacks from the parking lot in one trip. It folds down small when we are done, and the wheels roll easily over grass and gravel. We use it for beach days and farmers markets too, so it gets...
Wilderness Collapsible Folding Wagon
This Grip Bluetooth speaker plays our game day playlist loud and clear across the tailgate. It is small enough to toss in my bag and holds a charge through a full day. The grip design makes it easy to carry, and it has survived a few spilled drinks i...
Grip Bluetooth Speaker
The ORCA stainless can cooler keeps my drink cold far longer than a foam koozie. It fits both slim and standard cans, and it feels solid in my hand. I bought a set for our tailgate crew, and nobody complains about warm drinks at halftime anymore, whi...
ORCA Keep It Cool Stainless Steel Insulated Can Cooler
This Wilson retro football is the perfect size for tossing around the stadium parking lot before kickoff. I love the vintage team look, and it is easy for kids to throw. My nephew is a huge football fan, and he brings it along to every tailgate our f...
Wilson NFL Retro Junior Football