Portable Party Fridge Ups the Tailgate Ante

In most cases, a Styrofoam cooler and a bag of ice usually does the trick while tailgating. However, if you have been down in the South during those late August days, you know what that humidity can do to your beautiful set-up cooler. If you are serious enough to not sleep the night before a game just to be able to get your favorite spot, you should be toting around the Portable Party Fridge. For starters, the fridge comes nicely decorated with your favorite team’s logo in a beautiful vinyl wrap, and best of all, it plugs into your standard 12V vehicle outlet. The fridge sports 15 quarts of cooling space, holding up to twenty-four 12-ounce cans. Say no to melting ice and soggy meat. This bad ass fridge carries a price tag well into the $200’s at most vendors, but you’re a serious tailgater, aren’t you?

Timbuk2's Dolores Chiller - The Perfect Bag for Tailgate Nomads

We consider there to be two types of tailgaters on the lots during game days. There are campers, and then there are nomads. Campers are tailgaters who bring all necessary items for a proper tailgate, and set up camp with their grill, tent, music, games, and any other items to ensure the proper tailgating environment.

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Drive Thru Beer Run with Speedy Cooler

Here is a great way to tackle rough terrain when tailgating miles from the stadium for those big games. Plus, it doesn't hurt to show off during the tailgate party with a few doughnuts. This got me thinking about what it would take to modify a Cruzin' Cooler into a mini-monster truck.

The Ultimate Tailgate Cooler

Although this may look like your “standard-issued” tailgating cooler, its dense 2” insulation lid and case will prove otherwise. The Coleman 50 Quart Ultimate Extreme Cooler is capable of keeping ice in your cooler for up to 6 days with temperatures reaching 90°F! We took this cooler out for a test run on some of the hottest days Florida has to offer, and it performed as advertised and then some.

Its durable carrying handles are recessed for storage, and the foldaway tow handle offers comfort and one-hand operation. And if you want to talk about storage, this tailgate cooler is capable of storing up to 72 cans with ice. In addition to this, the lid is designed to accommodate 24” elastic cords for additional dry storage. This Coleman cooler also offers extra deep beverage holders to insure drinks stay in place even while tilting the lid to pull out a few more cold ones.

We give the Coleman 50 Quart Ultimate Extreme Cooler two enthusiastic thumbs up!

Upcoming Tailgating Inventions: Tailgate Buddy

Who said electrical engineering students don't know how to tailgate? This robotic vehicle was created for a senior design project at the University of Central Florida's school of electrical engineering. It started as a 12 volt Power Wheels vehicle, and converted into a robotic vehicle that follows and infrared emitter, which can be worn on the user's belt. It's a little rough around the edges, but we would love to see the final product.

An Oversized Koozie for Kegs?

Summertime is almost here, and that means outdoor grillin’ and drinkin.’ However, when you involve a keg into your plans, it does add extra challenges. First off, you have to equip yourself with loads of ice to keep feeding your thirsty little tin friend. Also, if you have the keg sitting on dirt, it can equate to a muddy mess. The entire situation can be avoided with the new Keg Insulator Sock from Keg Works.

Simply grab a custom ice blanket from the freezer and slide it into the keg jacket (which is wrapped around your keg) to keep your keg good and cold. The keg jacket is made of heavy-duty neoprene to maintain the temperature for up to 24 hours and prevent condensation build up. Lightweight and collapsible, you can lay the jacket flat or roll it for storage.

The jacket is made up of heavy-duty ¼” thick insulated neoprene, and comes with one ice blanket. Fits standard 15.5 gallon U.S. Half Keg.

How Tailgaters Roll: Barbecue Tailgate Tote

So the word "tote" normally shouldn't be incorporated into anything related to tailgating, but here is about the only exception. The Portable Grill Gourmet Tote features a waterproof cooler compartment, and comes equipped with high quality barbecue utensils, even some barbecue sauce to get things going in the right direction. The grill, gas tanks, and everything else pictured fits snugly into the tote for easy transport. Just add beer and ice!