Never be without games at a Patriots tailgate (Credit: Angela Frissore)

Tailgating is enjoyable because of the people you are with and the energy of surrounding Patriots fans pre-partying before the big football game. But it is also important to come prepared with gadgets and gear to ensure the best possible time. All parties are made more fun by having food, drinks, music, games and comfy places to sit, relax and chat. By bringing along the following five products, it is sure to be a warm and entertaining experience with cool drinks and hot football fare.

1. New England Patriots Tailgate & Camping Cooler Chair - $44.99

Tailgating requires a chair to lounge in like this New England Patriots Tailgate and Camping Cooler Chair. It’s foldable and comes with a carrying bag, making it convenient to pack into the car. This chair even features the Official Licensed NFL Team Logo. There is also a built-in cooler that holds four drink cans along with a storage pocket making it an extra convenient option.

2. M.iGrill™ Gas Portable Grill with Speakers - $119.88

What’s a party without food and music? Make tailgating tasty and fun with this propane portable grill, the M.iGrill. Featuring built-in speakers, it has the capability to be used with an iPod or any other MP3 player.

3. New England Patriots Super Bowl XLVI Tailgate Table 2×8 - $139.99

What’s great about this table is that you can first use it to pile on all the snacks and food prepared for the tailgate. Sit down around it to eat up all of the treats. Then it can be used as the ultimate game table. Table tennis, cards, beer pong, flip cup or whatever games the gang loves to play while pre-gaming can be enjoyed on this spacious table.

4. Brinkmann 844-5360-0 Portable Catalytic Space Heater - $49.95

It’s hard to have fun when you can’t even feel your hands and toes because the weather is so cold. Don’t let the cool New England temperatures slow you down during the tailgating festivities by coming prepared with a portable heater. This model was made for tailgating and even camping and provides up to 10 hours of heat using a single propane cylinder.

5. RCA 7” Widescreen Portable TV - $72.29

Hardcore sports fans don’t want to miss other games playing on the TV when they are on the go. With a small portable television, stay on top of scores from all the other games going on during the tailgate. The battery-operated RCA 7-inch Portable TV has a widescreen display, a detachable antenna, speakers, a remote control and a flip-out stand.

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