Everything You Need to Tailgate in Style
Sure, you’re on the sidelines, but your fan game shouldn’t be.
By Hilary Meyerson September 15, 2015
This article originally appeared in the October 2015 issue of Seattle magazine.
Twelves can show their support this season—and kill time waiting for kickoff—with the Seahawks Tailgate Toss. $69.99. Big 5 Sporting Goods, University Village, 4315 University Way NE; 206.547.2445; big5sportinggoods.com. // Therm-a-Rest Treo Chair folds up into a portable 10-inch package and weighs just 2.6 pounds, but holds up to 250 pounds. $99.95. Available at REI, South Lake Union, 222 Yale Ave. N; 206.223.1944; rei.com.
The Coolest Cooler features a built-in blender, removable Bluetooth speakers, USB charger, bottle openers, plates and more—all ready to roll on extra-wide rubber wheels. Created by Portland-based inventor Ryan Grepper. $485. Available online at coolest.com.
Auburn-based Helly Hansen’s Kirkwall raincoat is a modern fisherman’s trench, pairing retro styling with welded seams to keep you dry. $125. Helly Hansen, Bellevue Square, 170 Bellevue Way NE; 425.451.7372; hellyhansen.com. // The MiniMax Egg boasts the Big Green Egg’s celebrated barbecue cred in a tailgate-friendly size. The 13-inch grill can cook game-day favorites, including four burgers, a rack of ribs and even a 12-pound turkey. Beware: At 90 pounds, this egg ain’t light. $599. Sutter Home & Hearth, Ballard, 920 NW Leary Way; 206.783.9115; sutterhearth.com.
Evrgrn Lowboy Lantern has an adjustable dimmer and hanging loop for easy carrying—from REI’s newly launched in-house brand aimed at the “urban wilds” market. $30. Multiple locations; rei.com.
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