In the interest of taking your tailgate abilities up a few notches this season, we've compiled some of the best products made just for Saturday mornings on the market. Some are revamps of old classics and some are the coolest new things on the block. Either way, even picking up a fourth of the stuff on this list will take you from simple fan to weekend warrior in no time.
PROFESSIONAL CORNHOLE
It is the biggest thing to hit college campuses since a ping-pong ball landed in a Solo Cup. Bags, Baggo, Cornhole - whatever you call it, it always spells amazing times. We hooked up with the professional American Cornhole Organization to find out how to toss correctly this season.
American Cornhole Tournament Set
The newest game sweeping the tailgate nation is cornhole, so why don't you stop tooling around with the cheap stuff you crafted in your garage and put on the big boy pants? The American Cornhole Organization has put together some super high quality tournament style boards for the amateur bag-tosser looking to go pro. Comes with durable custom bags. If you don't want to mess with the big stuff, they also have portable models you can carry just about anywhere. And if you want to go pro in bags, make sure to watch for the ACO Campus Champ competitions as they sweep campuses this Fall.
$124 (portable), $249.95 (tournament)
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American Cornhole Clothing
If just winning the bags tourney isn't enough, the American Cornhole store is stocked with threads so you can take your love of the game on the road. Tees, tanks, and sweats perfect for any gaming situation. Plus their colors are red, white, and blue so even if you don't match your alma maters color scheme, you'll still be sporting patriotic and proud.
$8-$28.50
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EATS
It wouldn't be a tailgate without some food. We recommend beer brats and burgers, and we recommend cooking it on the Freedom Grill. For sure.
Freedom Grill
Hailed as "The Official Grill of Tailgating", we were absolutely blown away when we got this thing into the office. It connects to the hitch on your car/truck and swings out to take any tailgate scene to a whole new level. Powered by propane and dreams, this is the missing link in your tailgate setup. So leave that mini-charcoal thing at home, this is where professionals play. Also, check out their site for ideas of how to customize your Freedom Grill to support your alma mater.
$349.00
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DRINKING APPARATI
Tailgating is a special time. A time of togetherness with your fellow students, a time to relish the excitement and energy of a perfect Game Day situation. A time when you get to drink outside at 10am and no one thinks it's "wierd". So have some fun with it, be responsible, and enjoy some of these keg-toys
The Chuggler
Situation: you just poured a beer when you hear the roar of the crowd inside the stadium. Game has started and you're still outside. Fear not, kids. The Chuggler is the ultimate house cup, going from a 30 oz mug to an instant beer bong with the pull of the rubber tube. Comes in a variety of colors to fit your Gameday attire.
$14.95
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The Shot Stick
If you've ever gone bar hopping in a beach town, chances are pretty good you've seen a Shot Ski (a waterski with shot glasses glued to the top). Idea being that multiple people can drink together at the exact same time. The guys at Shot Stick have created a hardcore version of this celebration of togetherness and created an awesome way to drink with friends. It's like the buddy system, but intoxicated.
$39.95
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Dr. Funnel
A funnel, a tube, and a dream; that is the best way to sum up Dr. Funnel. Perfect for any Saturday morning festivity, it is a way to get crazy if you're on a budget. Comes in three varieties including: Mini Mayhem, The Classic, and Futurebong x3000. Decent stuff at a good price.
$14.99-$19.99
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Beer Bong It
While a funnel and a tube do the trick, for the professional partying crew BeerBongIt has the high quality approach. Coming in 24oz, 144oz, and 1 Gallon sizes, each end is fitted with an on/off nozzle. For an extra $6 you get can get an industrial copper end, which you'll want. Trust us.
$28.88
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Special thanks to American Cornhole for their support of our pursuit for the perfect tailgate setup.
