DO YOU OWN A TAILGATING VEHICLE OR KNOW OF ONE?

Imagi-Motive’s newest addition to the tailgating world allows consumers to have the ultimate tailgating experience in a portable, self-contained unit. The Party Box has the adaptability to allow consumers to bring “high media” to their tailgate without the need for a truck or any other vehicle. It was designed to fit in the back of an SUV, but is also able to sit on top of a table for those that don’t tailgate out of a vehicle. It has everything you need to throw a great party including flat screen TV, satellite system, surround sound system with DVD player and more. All of this is contained in a small, easy to operate box that sits inside the rear of your SUV or truck.

Installation and operation are quick and easy. The Party Box is light enough to be lifted into the rear of a truck or SUV by two people. Once at the venue, open the back of the vehicle, take out the generator and mobile satellite system, unfold the front of the box and attach the legs. Next, unfold the back of the box to reveal the five speaker sound system and inside components. Last, pull up the TV, connect the Party Box and the satellite system to the generator and the tailgate is underway.

The size of the Party Box is determined by the sizes of both the TV and the vehicle indicated. The surround sound system can include a dock for an mp3 player and either a DVD or Blu-Ray player. This system was designed to contain all of the top end amenities of the high-end tailgating vehicles and have counter space that provides room to prepare food or set drinks on. The satellite box connects to a mobile satellite system that can be placed anywhere and a quiet generator that sits outside the vehicle powers the whole unit.

For more information, you can check Imagi-Motive’s website.

Here's a great product with an annoying commercial. This is great when you need a third hand to hold that beer while grilling.

In most cases, a Styrofoam cooler and a bag of ice usually does the trick while tailgating. However, if you have been down in the South during those late August days, you know what that humidity can do to your beautiful set-up cooler. However, if you are serious enough to not sleep the night before a game just to be able to get your favorite spot, you should be toting around the Portable Party Fridge. For starters, the fridge comes nicely decorated with your favorite team’s logo in a beautiful vinyl wrap, and best of all, it plugs into your standard 12V vehicle outlet. The fridge sports 15 quarts of cooling space, holding up to twenty-four 12-ounce cans. Say no to melting ice and soggy meat. There is just one thing…this bad boy carries a price tag well into the $200’s at most vendors, but you’re a serious tailgater, aren’t you? This should be merely a speed bump for you to overcome.

Phoenix Contact takes promoting their business pretty seriously. In fact, they have fully restored and customized a 1970 El Camino, which displays a wide range of industrial components and connectors for IP67 applications. And if you don’t know what IP67 means, and we didn’t know either, you can check it out here. But far from being just another industrial product demonstration, the EL Camino also sports 18-inch rims, GPS navigation, twin DVDs, DirecTV, XM satellite radio, a 32-inch HDTV, Wii gaming system, and a 48,000-BTU grill.

They took this tailgater’s dream tailgating to selected Big10, SEC, ACC, Mountain West and NFL games this fall, and you can catch some of the photos on their Facebook page. Check out below how this beauty opens up!

Tailgaters are always looking for ways to increase efficiency out on the lots. After all, you only have so much time to enjoy your brouhaha and friends, so every second counts. Perhaps, the most time-consuming activity during tailgating is getting your grill going, and that’s why we absolutely love the instantly heating, no mess FlameDisk®.

There are many things to love about the FlameDisk® besides its ease of transport and disposal. The FlameDisk® is much more eco-friendly than charcoal and lighter fluid because it features renewable ethanol. Ethanol is an extremely clean burning source and generates 90% fewer pollutants than charcoal. And in case you were wondering, the FlameDisk®'s aluminum casing is also recyclable. Another great feature is its versatility as it will fit into any conventional grill so you don’t have to make a large upfront investment.

The first FlameDisk® was manufactured by Sologear, which was started in 2005 by Chad Sorenson, Tom Bush, Mark Schweiger and Dave Franchino. It was born in Chad's garage, and went through over 500 designs before landing on the final design that mimics the same heat output as charcoal, but allows you to start grilling immediately and easily. The popularity of this item has grown to such an extent that they’ve built a new factory in Wisconsin to produce the high demand of this product.

To find out more about FlameDisk®, check out http://www.flamedisk.com/

For those of you that remember back to early last year, we introduced you to two tailgate-friendly “belt” products called The Booze Belt and The Grillslinger Sport. Now, we want to introduce you to another “belt” product called The Beer Belt™. This product is great way to turn yourself into your own portable keg by ensuring you have your next beer at arms length without heading back to base camp. This allows to roam the tailgating lots without fear of running dry.

The Beer Belt™ holds six, 12-ounce cans or bottles of beer around your waist. Each belt is constructed with waterproof ballistic nylon, and an oversized buckle and waist strap makes the belt extremely durable and easy to use. A zipper pocket on the back is perfect for carrying items such as money, IDs and credit/debit cards. On the front, a small Velcro pocket holds a cell phone, pack of cigarettes, playing cards or any other tailgating paraphernalia. The Beer Belt™ is the perfect companion for a long day out on the lots.

The belt comes in many different colors, and you can check out more information at http://www.thebeerbelt.com/

The Z-Bench is a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum bench that attaches to a truck tailgate, and serves as a seat for up to three adults. The Z-Bench is pretty sturdy, and can handle over 1000. It is not only a bench but has other functions including a tailgate step, a picnic/task table, and can also work as a cargo holder. Check out the video for more information.

We consider there to be two types of tailgaters on the lots during game days. There are campers, and then there are nomads. Campers are tailgaters who bring all necessary items for a proper tailgate, and set up camp with their grill, tent, music, games, and any other items to ensure the proper tailgating environment. Nomads are wanderers, and their only true home is in their heart and in the beer they carry from campsite to campsite. Nomads, this product was designed with you in mind. Timbuk2's Dolores Chiller assists in the transport of approximately a case of beer through warm parking lots while keep your “goodies” at drinkable temperatures. Its waterproof TPU liner and total insulation keep the cold and the drips inside so you can stay outside. This cooler messenger bag is even equipped with an on-board bottle opener!

Please be careful if you are planning on deep-frying your turkey, and have a Happy Turkey Day from all of us at TailgateLot.com!

Ah, the tailgate. Fall mornings spent in impromptu living rooms arranged in the beds of pickup trucks, afternoons playing Hacky Sack, entire days spent with radio blaring and laughter soaring. It seems there’s always some reason to drop the tailgate or open the hatch and let weekend freedom roar. To gather the crew, crack some brew, munch on some nachos and cheer like the game depended on it…because it does.

The tailgate party is almost as American a pastime as football or baseball itself. It’s also a day when everyone wants to stand out. Painted faces, wild costumes, creative gaming and pickup football games are kings. Now, imagine if you will, among all those olfactory and tasty memories, what a stand-out experience a solar-powered tailgate party would be!

When you think about it, it makes sense. You have an entire day spent outside cooking, eating, drinking and talking – all things best done under the sun. And it’s surprisingly easy to do! You can incorporate solar power into any aspect of a tailgate party, from brews to brats to burgers. Sound a little strange? Here’s how you do it.

Solar Brews

Ingredient number one for a successful tailgate party is beer. How else could we accept such a voice-shattering, body-beleaguering plunge into weekend fanaticism? If you were truly die-hard, you could spend the weeks leading up to the big game honing your solar home brewing skills. But if you’re in the majority – a beer purchaser, not producer – there are a number of solar-powered brewskies available.

Among your choices for solar-powered beer are microbrew staples like Sierra Nevada, New Belgium and Anderson Valley breweries. Even American beer giant Anheuser-Busch uses a small amount of solar power. If you don’t drink or aren’t into these brewers, have no fear, your time will come. The solar-powered beer movement is growing. 2009 saw the world’s first solar-powered beer festival come to life in Colorado, where over 30 brewers showed up to peddle their green, intoxicating wares. Even Michelob (Anheuser-Busch) was there.
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