Upgrade your tailgate essentials with these top picks
Nothing screams fall more than football and a great tailgate with friends!
If you take your tailgate essentials seriously (as most fans do), there are tons of products on the market to help make your setup supreme.
To help you narrow down your shopping decisions, "Good Morning America" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto compiled a list of everything from the best folding chair to a Cuisinart portable grill and even a clear bag that most stadiums require if you wish to bring your things into the venue.
Scroll on to shop picks that will make your next tailgate party a touchdown!
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Best cooler
"If you're tailgating, a good cooler is paramount," Bergamotto shared.
This Ozark Trail 52 Quart High-Performance Hard-Sided Chest Cooler is an incredible price point for under $200. According to Bergamotto, it has a UV-resistant exterior, an air-tight super-seal gasket, and is also made with Microban which helps prevent odors and stains--making it a cinch to clean.
Best value folding chair
"With nearly 5,000 glowing reviews and less than the price of a venti pumpkin spice latte, this chair is a true fall great for any tailgate, camping trip, or sideline sports cheering for kids."
Best tailgate table
Not only for a tailgate but also for other outdoor activities, this all-in-one table is perfect for your next function.
Bergamotto shared, "It's an easy-to-carry, collapsible table that has 4 cup holders, a food basket for snacks, and even an insulated mini-cooler!"
Best college tumblers
Thanks to the double-wall-insulation and BPA-free construction these tumblers are a fan favorite on Amazon. Plus they come in tons of colors and over 50 officially licensed NCAA schools!
Best grill tools
"With over 13,000 positive reviews, these heavy-duty stainless steel grill tools are a tailgate essential," Bergamotto added. "They're available for over 32 professional football teams and 60 college teams too!"
Best value clear bag
Want to show off your favorite cute items inside your bag? This clear-cross body has great reviews and is just $15! It’ll probably help inspire you to keep the junk out of your bag, unless you want everyone to see how often you forget to throw out old receipts.
Bergamotto says this bag is also great for practical reasons, as many stadiums require clear bags for security purposes.
PACKISM Clear Purses for Women Stadium Clear Bag Stadium Approved Crossbody Concerts Bag for Game Day
- $14.99
- Amazon
Best portable grill
“With over 5,000 positive reviews, you'd be hard-pressed to find another portable grill that boasts this level of sturdiness, portability, heat output, heat distribution, and temperature control for a price tag of under $150,” says Bergamotto.
This portable tabletop grill fits in small spaces and rockets up to 600 degrees in under 10 minutes.
Best Bluetooth speaker
“You can't have a tailgate without tunes to fire you up—and this mini-but-mighty speaker will get the job done,” Bergamotto says.
It’s portable, durable and has a battery life of up to 14 hours. Bergamotto calls it an “industry leader” with an “incredibly dynamic sound.”