Truck Bed Cooler

Check out this truck bed that is being used for a cooler.

-10 points for lack of beer, but I bet that can turn into a lot of fun when the ladies decide to hop in!

 

Coke Zero's Playbook of Possibilities

Now through October 25th, you can log on to www.CokeZero.com to play the Playbook Challenge. The goal is to solve some common football-related dilemmas, such as leaving your game tickets at home or keeping your cool when seated next to an annoying fan. Pick the right answers as quickly as you can, and you could win daily or weekly prizes from some of the most popular football schools in the country.

The daily prizes are pretty cool and include tailgating items like cooler scooters, trailer hitch grills, party coolers, or cornhole game sets. The grand prize is a VIP package to the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Game in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve!

Rawlings Inks Multi-Year Deal with NFL for Tailgating Products

Rawlings Sporting Goods® is reporting that they’ve signed an exclusive multi-year deal with the National Football League for NFL-branded tailgating products, including tent canopies, grills, and chairs.

This will basically consolidate the NFL’s tailgate rights landscape under such quality brands such as Coleman®, Rawlings®, Bicycle® and Shakespeare®. The new tailgate collection, which in addition to canopies, grills and chairs will include a number of non-exclusive tailgate products, including coolers, stadium seats and footballs, will merchandise under the new TLG8™ brand umbrella and its “Real Brands for Real Fans™” tagline. The collection is set to launch April 2011, aimed at creating a “one-stop shop” for all NFL tailgating needs.

Although this could be a great thing for tailgaters, it could potential put an end to many Ma and Pa tailgating shops. I guess we’ll have to see how it all plays out when the deal kicks into play in 2011.

Branded Jägermeister Cooler With Tap

Jägermeister shots are a great tailgating party starter, but keeping your Jäger truly cold has always been a chore. The Jägermeister 6-Bottle Cooler punches that issue square in the mouth. As the name implies, this cooler holds 6 bottles of Jägermeister, with two of them connected to the built-in tap dispenser for easy shot pouring. No longer do you have to worry about finding a spot in your beer cooler for your Jäger. The top of the cooler even serves as a makeshift waitress featuring 8 slots for shot glasses to keep the party rolling.

Tap reservoir accommodates both 750ml and 1.75L size bottles. The large capacity main cooler has room for other items such as Red Bulls for those anticipated Jäger Bombs.

You can now get these coolers at almost half their original price ($65) at the Official Jäger Store.

The All-In-One Cooler Chair

Tailgating is all about portability and innovation, and it revolves around the idea of making one object serve the purpose of 3. This fold-up lounger does just that while keeping your drinks cool. It serves as a cooler, a chair, and a backpack. The seat is available in your choice of four colors, has a shoulder carrying-strap, and expands to reveal a cleverly stashed cooler under its polyester seat. The built-in insulated cooler has room for a six-pack and ice or cold packs to keep it cool.

Max weight for the seat is 250 lbs.

You can purchase the seat at Travel Chair.

GO! Chassi Grill N Chill with On-Board Stereo

The GO! Grill N Chill System allows you to bring a full-sized infrared grill right to your tailgate spot. For those of you unfamiliar with infrared grilling, here is a little lesson. In a gas grill, the cooking surface of the grill is heated by a direct flame, whereas in an infrared grill, the fuel source heats up the infrared element, which in turn transfers infrared radiation for cooking foods. I have to be honest that I was a bit skeptical until I gave it a go, and it is my preferred way to grill when time doesn’t allow for charcoal.

Aside from the grill, the GO! Grill N Chill System features a 210-watt on-board marine stereo. The sound system comes equipped with dual marine grade speakers, CD player and is satellite radio ready. The professional grade stainless steel 50 quart ice chests are outfitted with integrated drain systems and dual butcher block lids that double as prep surfaces. They are prepared to carry both hot and cold food stores depending on your needs.

With the Grill N Chill mounted to the GO! Chassi, and its patented Hitch and GO! Design, units are easily attached to a vehicle using the hand cranked scissor lift. When attached, the entire weight is transferred to the hitch, safely suspending the GO! Chassi and its payload above the road surface.

If you think this is the grill for you, get ready to disk out about 3K on this lovely piece of tailgating beauty. You can check out more information at their website.

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!