NBC Today: Tailgating Tech

Football season is in full swing, and to most Americans that means one thing: tailgating. BestStuff.com’s very own Corey Greenberg will be on the NBC Today Show November 4th demonstrating how to throw the best party in the parking lot.



The Tail-Gator
This portable steel and tabletop attachment connects to a trailer hitch. Once connected it creates a V-shape with two glass tables and umbrellas for laying out your tailgate spread. The unit fits in a 48" X 28" storage box. The tabletop collapses into half, utilizing stainless steel hinges to prevent rust. The table comes with a universal sized umbrella hole for most yard type umbrellas. $558 (without umbrellas.) Also available in a single table and three table configurations. www.tail-gator.com




Waring Tailgater Blender
The Waring Tailgater Blender is a heavy duty, portable blender that features a 15-foot cord and AC adapter that plugs directly into a 12-volt cigarette lighter. The extra large, 48-ounce carafe is break and heat-resistant. The blender also has a heavy chrome plated base that ensures stability, no matter how many margaritas you make. $165.




RCA Handheld TV
RCA’s 2.5" diagonal LCD TV features an Active Matrix display. It can be plugged into your car’s cigarette lighter outlet, or uses battery power. Features a built in stand. $180. www.rca.com




VBroiler GoGo Grill
What looks like a metal suitcase actually folds open to reveal a giant BBQ grill with three grill racks and a unique vertical box that holds the charcoal. $330. www.vbroiler.com




Chef's Fork Plus with Thermometer
If you don't trust the chef, get him/her one of the latest meat forks with a thermometer---a must have for safety conscious tailgaters. Brookstone's Chef's Fork Plus with thermometer features a built in thermometer. Precision bar graph display indicates 16 distinct, pre-programmed levels of doneness for cooking steak --rare to well done. Select from 6 different meat and poultry --turkey, beef, chicken, pork, veal, lamb. $30. www.brookstone.com




Coleman's monster 50-QT Extreme Wheeled Cooler
It keeps ice up to five days at 90º. Holds 60 cans plus ice. Cup holders built in its lid hold 12-oz cans and keep drinks cold. Features an insulated lid for maximum cooling. The hinged lid won't blow away in boats or truck beds. $50. www.coleman.com




California Innovations Thermal Whiz Cooler
Taking a tip from the travel industry, this ice cooler features a retractable handle and wheels for easy beverage transportation. Great for tailgating, the insulated, 48-quart cooler holds up to three cases of 12 ounce canned refreshments. Other features include a removable liner for cleaning, front mesh pockets, a zippered security pocket and a removable shoulder strap for backpack conversion. $80. www.ca-innovations.com




Inflatable Sofa and Easy Chair for Maximum Tailgate Comfort
Parking lots make great BBQ pits, but they are lousy places to relax. Enter Coleman's new inflatable furniture featuring a LA Z BOY like air chair and Sofa and turn your tailgate area into a room with a view. Made of rugged 23-gauge PVC, this inflatable furniture is perfect for parking lots. Using a rechargeable battery powered pump, they inflate in minutes and are 43% thicker than any other on the market. Easy to clean, mildew and beer-resistant, they feature a Double-Lock Valve for fast inflating and are guaranteed not to leak. They sell for $40, $60 respectively. www.coleman.com