HEALTH & FITNESS

The Best Tailgating Gear For 2017

College football has started and the NFL preseason is on the way.  This is the perfect time to gear up for your first tailgate and make sure you have everything you need for an epic time.   For many football fans, the tailgate party pre party for the big game and a time to impressive your friends and hound the opposing team's fans. It’s a chance to toss the pigskin around and pretend you have the skills to play in the big leagues yourself, eat grilled meat and drink a lot of beer and adult beverages before yelling at professional be real athletes. If your tailgate game is strong enough, you might not even care who’s winning and who’s losing by the time starts. To make your pre-gaming as successful as possible, check out the best tailgating gear for 2017!

1. The Ice Shaker 

Personalized Ice Shaker Bottle

The perfect cup for your tailgate party.  This stainless steel shaker bottle will keep your drinks ice cold for over 30 hours all without having to worry about your hands getting cold.  The ice shaker is perfect for mixing and pouring shots while you cheers to your favorite player racking up points for your team and more importantly your fantasy team.  Take the top off your ice shaker and it becomes the perfect wide mouth 26oz insulated beer cup that will allow you to chug brewskis in just seconds.  And when you had enough fun, your Ice Shaker work's great as a water bottle to help you get hydrated after the game or the next morning.  Don't forget that your Ice Shaker can be personalized with your name, logo or favorite chant! 

2.  The Gronk Ball

Gronk Ball

This is the ultimate tailgate football!  Not only is it the perfect size to toss around the parking lot, this ball features a blue tooth speaker that will bump music for 5 hours and up to 90 feet.  Put your phone in between the two of you and toss this ball 60 yards without losing your blue tooth connection!  Don't forget the Gronk Ball is also water resistant in case you spill a few drinks on it.  And one of the best features of all, the Gronk Ball lights up and both the laces and the strips on the ball change colors to match your favorite teams.  

3. Can Jam

ground can jam

You always need to bring some classic tail gate games.  Can jam is one of these games and is perfect for sipping some drinks and tossing a frisbee.  Each player must have a drink in their one hand, and must either their other hand to throw and slam the frisbee into the can.  Some other great tailgate party games include corn hole, flip cup, and beer pong.  

4. Pop Up Canopy

New England Patriots Pop up tent

A canopy is a must have for any legit tail gate party.  You don't want to be stuck in the blazing heat or caught out in the rain.  Keep your food out of the sun and your beers nice and cool under an easy to set up pop up canopy.  

Essentials:

Of course you can't forget all the essentials of a great tailgating party.  Make sure you have some awesome meats, tons of appetizers, and lots of alcoholic drinks.  A good size grill and a TV with satellite is a big bonus.  

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