The smell of delicious barbecue on the grill, a cooler full of iced-down drinks and the hyped sounds of fans gearing up for kickoff are what fall tailgating is all about. If you’re hosting, don’t leave anything to chance. Now’s the time to stock up on some items to upgrade your fall tailgates — but you don’t have to break your budget to do it.
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Here are a few affordable Amazon buys to take your tailgate to the next level.
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Pop-Up Outdoor Garbage Can
- Price: $17.60 (regularly $20.03)
Tailgates come with trash, but this pop-up outdoor garbage can makes keeping waste contained a breeze. It has over 29 gallons of capacity and a zippered lid for windy days. You can line with a trash bag to keep the interior clean. The best part is when it’s not in use, you can collapse it so it’s only 2 1/2 inches tall for easy storage. Better yet, it’s on sale, marked down from $20.03.
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Large Grill Caddy
- Price: $29.99
This large grill caddy offers plenty of space for tailgating supplies, like sauces, seasonings and grilling tools, with seven pockets, including two roomy main compartments and two interior mesh side pockets. It also has some unexpected features, like a beer opener on the strap and a built-in paper towel holder.
Heated Camping Chair
- Price: $59.99
Keep warm during chilly tailgates with this heated camping chair. It works with any USB battery pack (not included) to warm the seat to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. High-density foam padding and extra-wide armrests offer comfortable support, while three reclining positions let you find the right seating angle. The chair also includes a mesh cupholder, phone sleeve and multiple storage pockets to keep necessities handy.
Portable Corn Hole Set
- Price: $49.99 (regularly $56.23)
This portable corn hole set makes for easy entertainment during tailgates. The set comes with two aluminum alloy boards and eight bean bags. Additionally, each board folds in half and includes a handle for easy portability. The set is on sale on Amazon now.
Barbecue Meat Resting Blanket
- Price: $23.74
Upgrade your tailgate grilling game this fall with a barbecue meat resting blanket that will keep meats like ribs and pulled pork warm while you get everything else ready to serve. This insulated blanket features five layers to hold in heat and moisture, and the wide zipper opening makes loading and serving simple. Plus, the heavy-duty fabric wipes clean for easy reuse.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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