Gadgets: Tailgate Tested

Tuesday, 24 November 2009 10:14

With football season back in full swing, here’s some tools to make your party a smash. (Remember, always drink responsibly.)

By Jennette Van Dien

Hops Holster: Clint Eastwood wouldn’t have been such a straight shooter with this tailgate pouch, but the Hops Holster is a sure-fire way to spring life to the tailgate. The adjustable waist band holds six beers in individual cooler pouches and has a secret storage compartment.
$15, http://www.baronbob.com/hopsholster.htm

Octabong: Social drinking takes a new form with the Octabong, the plus-sized beer bong that brings a whole new competition to game day. Eight divided portions hold one beer each, and a center hook and bungee chord can be used to hang it anywhere.
$57, http://www.octabong.com/

The Beer Belly: Skinny is out this football season and saving money is in. The Beer Belly makes both a reality by allowing you to sneak alcohol into a stadium or other venue by adding some extra pounds to your midsection, about 80 ounces worth. The long straw nozzle makes consumption easy and missing the game so last season.
$35, http://www.thebeerbelly.com/

Snap-A-Party: Bring class to your tailgate picnic with the all-inclusive picnic set that hosts a knife, fork, spoon, plate, chopsticks, toothpick and even a napkin ring. The Snap-A-Party comes in four colors and ensures nothing gets left out.
$12, http://www.worldwidefred.com/snap.htm

Big Chill Magnetic Coozies: Cup holders beware! Big Chill Magnetic Coozies let you stick your drink anywhere using a magnet strong enough to hold a full bottle to any metal surface, including a car.
$10, http://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Coozies-5-Pack/dp/B00181N3TK

Football-Flavored Soda: For the underage tailgaters, or those just looking to throw a wrench in the gears, Jones Soda Company has released new flavors such as Dirt Soda, Perspiration Soda, Natural Field Turf Soda and Sweet Victory Soda. The Football-Flavored Soda line makes it easier than ever to drink in moderation.
$20 per pack, http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-soda-for-nfl-fans-football-flavored-sodas-by-jones-soda