10 Best Tailgating Products

Portable Pong Table

When tossing the pigskin around the parking lot gets boring -- or you throw out your arm -- bust out this impressive beer-pong table. Super sturdy and waterproof, this piece of play furniture will last you a tailgating lifetime. Six feet long and 2 feet wide, the table folds into a briefcase with carrying handle for easy transportation and storage. If you’re afraid a short table will ruin your game, order the eight-foot, regulation-size version.

Beer Pouch Hoodie

While your beer sits in this hoodie’s snug pouch, your hands are free to shovel potato salad into your mouth, throw a ball around or drunk text your ex to tell her how much fun you’re having without her. Both clever and comfy, this sweatshirt is also a chick magnet. Ladies love a savvy stud with discerning taste.

Swiss Gear Smart Shade Canopy

While there are several companies with team-themed canopies, go for Swiss Gear’s sturdy and storm-proof version instead. Sure, you’ll be a bit boring, but you’ll never be the jackass chasing his tent through the parking lot when winds launch it skyward. Easy to put up and pinch proof, you can add a sunscreen, windbreak or opaque walls to this canopy for just a few bucks more.

Hitch-N-View

This portable TV mount easily attaches to your hitch and can securely hold a 40” screen. If bumped or hit with an errant football, your boob tube won’t budge or tip like it would on a stand or table. Do you need a TV to tailgate? No. But do you need cheese to eat a burger? Of course not, but both are certainly welcome enhancements.

VuQube Portable Satellite Dish

If you spent the cash for NFL Sunday Ticket, you’ll want to take advantage of every football-watching opportunity you have. And tailgate time need not be excluded, thanks to the ultra-portable VuQube. With the antenna self-contained in a weather-resistant box, there’s no assembly required. Simply place the VuQube on the ground, attach the chord to your DirecTV or Dish receiver and give yourself a seizure by watching eight games at once.

Tailgate Toss

Often called cornhole and sometimes bean-bag toss (or just bags), this game is perfect for tailgaters big or small, old or young, drunk or sober. That's because the rules are simple and injury rates are low. Show your team spirit with boards and beanbags featuring your squad’s logo and colors. Quick and easy to pack up, the game’s also great for a day at the beach or backyard barbecue.

Soulra XL Solar iPod Speakers

Fast-charging with five hours of playback, these speakers allow you to “go green” without sacrificing sound quality. A recessed dock with an anti-glare screen makes seeing your player easy, even in the sweltering summer sun. Thanks to a built-in handle and cushioned strap, the Soulra speakers can be carried long distances without causing a heart attack or chaffing your silky-smooth skin.

Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler

Though quite comfy for both bum and back, this chair’s best feature is the soft cooler attachment. With one beer in the cup holder and three to four cans in your cooler, you can enjoy multiple brews without getting up. While some fold-up chairs are flimsy, Coleman’s Quad has a durable steel frame that withstands bumps, bruises and your 300-pound pal.