A full kit for trailhead and parking-lot shindigs.
EcoXGear EcoBoulder Speaker ($249)
Many of the portable boom boxes we test are totally anemic. But the ’s 100 watts of power translates into a thunderous 115 decibels.
Kelty Loveseat Chair ($90)
With room for two and as many drink holders, the comfy will make you sit and stay awhile. The fact that the carry bag doubles as a firewood hauler is a bonus.
Urban Accents Grill Master Set ($48)
Elevate boring chicken and unimaginative burgers to mouthwatering favorites. We liked , but the Vermont Grill Dryglaze, with hits of maple syrup and sage, was our favorite.
DrinkTanks Juggernaut growler with Keg Cap Kit ($114 and $45)
A personal, portable kegerator, the 128-ounce insulated keeps up to eight pints of home brew or draft beer cold for 24 hours—and carbonated indefinitely, thanks to CO2 pressurization.
Growler:
Keg Cap kit:
Stanley ϳԹ Stacking Vacuum Pint Tumbler ($15)
We’re not talking about your college tailgate here. Ditch the red plastic cups and sip from a vacuum-insulated pint glass instead. is dishwasher-safe and stacks well, so get a bunch.
Patagonia Long Root Ale ($10)
We dig double IPAs, but tailgating beers should refresh without packing an ABV that puts you under. ticks those boxes.
ARB Elements Refrigerator ($1,289)
Traditional coolers work fine, but what you really want is an electrical chest like . Fridge and freezer settings keep beer and steaks cool. Plus, it’s super durable and sips power—just plug it into a truck-bed outlet or console adapter.
Glenfiddich IPA Experiment Whisky ($79)
Glenfiddich is known for making premium hooch, including its latest: a aged in IPA casks.
Franklin Sports Beach Bumz Golf Toss Game ($130)
The without the injury potential of horseshoes.