Keep It Cold

The best tailgate cooler depends on how far you walk: a backpack cooler if you park far and carry everything in, a soft tote for a short walk, and a hard party cooler or drink tub if the cooler stays at the car all day.

Which cooler for which tailgate

• Far lot, long walk: a backpack cooler like our Tailgate Trekker holds 18 cans with ice and keeps both hands free. More in soft and backpack coolers.
• The cooler stays at the car: party coolers and drink tubs from Revo, made in the USA.
• Beer on tap: portable kegerators that pour with no power.

Do you need two coolers for a tailgate?

Yes, if you're grilling: one for drinks, one for raw meat and food. The drinks cooler gets opened all day, so the food cooler stays shut and colder. The full packing list is in our tailgate checklist.

Can you bring a cooler into the stadium?

Not at NFL stadiums. The clear bag policy caps bags at 12 x 6 x 12 inches, so coolers stay at the car. Check your stadium in our stadium guides.