Flexible Tailgating: Fire Wire Grilling Skewers

Fire Wire Grilling Skewers are flexible skewers that add some extra real estate to your grill while solving many of the food handling problems associated with conventional straight skewers. They’re great to load up in a zip lock bag before the tailgate, allowing your food to marinate on the ride over. Also, unlike wooden skewers that are one-time use or conventional skewers that rust over time, Fire Wire Grilling Skewers are stainless steel and last a lifetime.

This professional grade grilling tool is made from 100% stainless steel.

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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.

Product Update: Tailgate Partymate Table System

Way back in March we wrote a quick post (/content/gadgets/failed-tailgate-inventions-tailgate-partymate) about the Tailgate Partymate Table System, and about how we loved the product except for its small flaw. We are pleased to report the flaw, which was about covering the license plate during vehicle motion, has been corrected. The unit now ships with a special license plate mounting frame to comply with all local and state laws, but be sure to check your local laws for compliance. So now, as promised in our last post, we can truly say that this product is a great way to gain some table real estate, and increase your tailgate area.

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The Wantta 1 Tailgate Extender System

The Wantta 1 Ultimate Tailgate and Extender System is setting out to revolutionize the truck and SUV industry, making current bed extender systems obsolete.

Their website explains that the system “comes with a retractable cargo netting to prevent a loss of cargo. Another feature of the tailgate extender is a built-in LED light assembly that is functional as well as eye-catching. This mechanism is a multipurpose accessory which incorporates devices that secure objects that extend beyond the length of the tailgate, such as lumber, plywood, PVC, etc.”

The company also features a line of accessories to further extend the utility of this product. Some of these products include a barbecue grill, cooler, & cup holder, TV table, 5-gallon igloo holder, umbrellas, and blue print table to really make the Wantta 1 Ultimate Tailgate and Extender System a tailgating powerhouse.

The Ultimate In Portable Tailgate Grilling

With Memorial Day coming up this weekend, there are going to be thousands of weekend warriors heading down to their local ballparks to do some grillin’, drinkin’, and ball game watchin’.

The Picnic Time Portagrillo Portable Gas Grill helps make this adventure less stressful with its ultimate use of space. With 263 square inches of cooking real estate, the compact and easy-to-carry grill is perfect for tailgate parties and picnics. Using propane as the fuel further increases the convenience offered by this grill, leaving messy charcoal at home. When it’s time to go, the Portogrillo slips into its bag, and off you go!

Although it’s tough to beat Picnic Time’s portable grill that also carries beer, this grill tops all others for portability.

The WaveBox Microwave Heats Up At Tailgates

Even though the main attraction at the tailgate is the grill, that doesn't mean there isn't any room for a microwave. The WaveBox® brand portable microwaves redefines the whole idea of tailgate cooking. With an easy-grip handle and a compact, sleek design, the WaveBox® portable microwave is as easy to tote as a small picnic cooler.

WaveBox® brand portable microwaves are the world’s smallest microwave ovens, but their true beauty lies in the triple-power system that allows you to Heat It Up™ in places never possible before. The internationally patented power system gives you incredible possibilities:

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Truck U On Constructing a Tailgating Party Rack

This is a great way to create a party machine without breaking the bank. The guys demonstrate how to add a little bit more functionality to your tailgate cargo platform.

Clink N Drink Tailgate Magnetic Bottle Opener

This video needs some work, but the product is pretty cool. Check them out if you get a chance at http://clinkndrink.com/

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Tailgating Grill Topper Is A "Must-Have"

The Grill Topper, by HGG Distribution, turns any ordinary grill into an NCAA branding machine. Simply set the Grill Topper on your existing grill rack, and place your chicken, pork, beef, or hot dog directly on the team logo, searing the logo onto the meat as it cooks to perfection! It’s incredible to see how something so simple can create something so deliciously spectacular. Just when you thought it was impossible to add another logo to just about everything you own, now you can add meat to that category.

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"Why Didn't I Think of That Award"

The winner of this year's "Why Didn't I Think of That Award" is the Cap-A-Cooz. We've seen beer bottle openers on flip-flops so why not the most obvious choice of all: a koozie! This tailgate gadget is also great for the pool or the boat. I don't if you have ever tried to twist off a beer cap after being in the water a few hours, but take it from me (someone who has), not a good outcome.