Tailgate season is here! Whether you can’t get enough of football or you’re more of an enjoy-the-party-ignore-the-game type (no judgment here), there’s nothing quite like throwing an awesome tailgate.
When you’re throwing a party in a parking lot, it can be easy to forget the essentials that will help the day go off without a hitch. Here, we’ve gathered some of our tailgate must-haves that you’ll want to keep in your bag to keep game-day stress to a minimum. And, of course, we did the hard work of finding the best deals, so you don’t have to.
Picture it: Your kiddo drips ketchup down the front of their shirt as they bite into a burger, and you don’t have to go rooting through the trunk for paper towels — you’ve got them on hand. The FANGSUN Large Grill and Picnic Caddy is a must-have for tailgating events.
This multi-functional gem features compartments for condiments, a paper towel holder, slots for cooking utensils, and mesh pockets for wet wipes and anything else you need for a day of tailgating success. Bonus: The padded carrying strap makes it super comfortable to lug from your vehicle to the party.
Current Price: $29.99
Whether you want to blast the radio or listen to your team’s fight song before you head into the stadium, the JBL FLIP 5 won’t let you down. This compact, portable, and waterproof speaker easily connects to your phone and offers 12 hours of playtime on a full charge, so you won’t need to worry about the battery dying while you get ready for kickoff.
Current Price: $89.95
If you’ve found yourself fighting for your life in the heat at a tailgate (even though you’re supposed to be enjoying cool fall weather), you’re not alone! This 8-inch fan offers the perfect way to beat the heat. With four adjustable settings, you can customize the breeze that you need to feel comfortable, and the battery is guaranteed to last for up to 30 hours (depending on the mode).
As a bonus, this fan features an absorbing cotton pad that you can pour citronella oil onto to repel mosquitoes, as well as a three-setting LED light to illuminate your parking spot at night.
Current Price: $29.98
Chips and hot dips are the perfect snack for tailgating, but it’s not exactly feasible to plug in your slow cooker in the back of a truck in a parking lot. Enter: The Electric Warming Tray. This rechargeable, totally portable, rollable electric mat keeps food warm for hours on end. With three temperature settings, you can use the mat to keep your food at the ideal temperature, and you can even defrost frozen items! The silicone coating of the mat makes it super easy to clean off splatters of Buffalo chicken dip or burger grease before you roll it up and pop it back into your tailgate bag.
Current Price: $34.99
Is there anything more disheartening than seeing flies attack the fruit tray you spent hours preparing for the tailgate? Keep the flies at bay with these Collapsible, Mesh Outdoor Food Covers. These breathable covers allow guests to see and easily grab treats while keeping those pesky bugs away. The best part? They fold right up and collapse into your bag, and they’re super easy to clean (just toss them in some soapy water and air dry).
Current Price: $17.99
At Simply Sales, it’s our job to find the deals that help moms stay within their budgets and enjoy every moment of life with their families. We hope you enjoyed our tailgate finds, and we’d love to keep you in the know about more products we’re loving. Be sure to check out our website to see more product reviews and recommendations, and don’t forget to join our Facebook community so you can get to know us and connect with like-minded moms. We’re excited to meet you, and we’ll see you there!
