From high-tech coolers to state-of-the-art snacking solutions, kick off football season with these innovative game-day gadgets.

Cooling

Yeti backpack cooler; Photo: Amazon
Yeti backpack cooler; Photo: Amazon

This backpack cooler is easily transportable and has durable magnets that create a leak-resistant shield. The closed-cell insulation keeps your drinks cool even if you’re sweating, and the high-density fabric is resistant to tears and UV rays. It also has an additional pocket on the exterior to store small essentials.

For something less portable but more powerful, this powered cooler is equipped with VMSO3 compressor cooling technology that can refrigerate and deep freeze up to -7 degrees Fahrenheit. The 36-liter storage capacity can hold up to 50 cans, and the CFX3 phone app allows you to set the ideal temperature.

Grilling

Jokari Ultimate Grilling Tool; Photo: Jokari
Jokari Ultimate Grilling Tool; Photo: Jokari

A multifunctional grilling tool will also allow you to condense your grilling equipment for tailgaters looking to use food to make new friends. It contains a spatula, tongs, knife edge, scraper slot, bottle opener, and LED flashlight for grilling up some late-night snacks.

These lock & slide skewers take the mess out of cooking kabobs with a flat design that keeps food in place while you’re rotating it on the grill. The lock slider can be added or removed to remove food when it’s cooked to perfection easily. A smart thermometer, which connects to your phone to remotely monitor your food, makes cooking and socializing easier.

Packing

REI 70 L Gear System; Photo: SA:The Inertia
REI 70 L Gear System; Photo: SA/The Inertia

With a wide range of uses, from tailgating to camping, this gear system is weatherproof and is equipped with latching points that can be attached to cars and boats. Its high-volume boxy shape can carry a large amount of items, and the quick-release adjustable straps allow you to carry it in up to five different ways.

Snacking

Jokari Dip Holder; Photo: Jokari
Jokari Dip Holder; Photo: Jokari

Whether you’re watching at home or a tailgating party, these serving innovations make snacking more portable and less messy. The less mess platter, for example, includes a dip rim that allows you to scrape excess sauce as you’re dipping it—helping you avoid a messy jersey. This detachable dip holder can easily clip onto the side of your plates or bowls, allowing you to keep your sauces separate from the rest of your food.

Watching

REI Treeline Polarizing Sunglasses; Photo: REI
REI Treeline Polarizing Sunglasses; Photo: REI

For football fans watching games from stadium seats, these polarized sunglasses are sustainable and innovative. Made from recycled materials, the magnetic side shields protect users against the sun, wind, and glare, while the Polarized Category 3 lenses significantly reduce glare and prevent eye fatigue during those long hours squinting at the field.

Fans hoping to take the couch-viewing experience to the next level can add an immersive sound system to their living room. With 11 front-facing speakers, the SpaceFit Sound Pro has a soundbar capable of analyzing the environment and automatically optimizing the audio accordingly.