If you’re a fan of movies, then there are a couple of classics you absolutely need to watch. The first two Terminator movies, released in 1984 and 1991, are about a time travelling machine that looks like an ordinary man hunting down the future leader of the human resistance. Robocop, a 1987 crime thriller is about a terminally wounded man that returns to his old post as a robot cop in dystopian Detroit to hunt down criminals. What do these movies have in common, besides being a total blast to watch on a quiet weekend night? They’re both better because of technology. Without some really cool, high tech tools used in both of the narratives, neither movies would exist. We’d live in a much more boring world, and you’d likely be stuck watching something like 27 Dresses. Why not take the attitude of ‘technology makes everything better’ and apply it to tailgating? You might think something as timeless as cornhole boards have already reached perfection. That being said, we always think there’s room for improvement. When you pack up your cornhole game set and grill, consider what could use improvement in the normal experience. Your smartphone or tablet is always by your side. It’s time to bring it on the road, along with a few other clever gadgets, and turn your normal tailgating experience into even more of a blast!

There’s an App For That: How Smartphones Spice Up Your Tailgating Experience

Let’s start with the most obvious application of technology for your tailgating experience. Your iPhone or Android helps you call friends, send texts, play a round of Flappy Bird, draw with strangers around the world, make appointments, chat with Siri, and do dozens of other tasks. If you browse through the app store, you can find even more uses for it, and many of them are tailgating related. Whether you’re planning on watching the biggest games of the season or having a round at the cornhole boards, your phone is your best ally. Here are our recommendations for the best smartphone apps a tailgater can buy.

Finding the Right Tailgating Locations

Stadium Finder on the iPhone and Sports Bar Finder on the iPhone and Android both fill an important role: nailing down the logistics of your day. These two apps help you find locations and plan out schedules, whether it be the biggest games that your favorite teams are playing in or the bars nearby that are showing the big game.

Online Marketplaces For When Local Stores Won’t Do

Downloading the Etsy app is a smart way to get in on the tailgating action. You can find all sorts of accessories. Some stores have cornhole boards for sale, while others have football-themed plates to serve up wings and ribs on. If you’re short a few essential pieces, then purchasing some handcrafted goods can help you solve the issue (with style!)

The DISH Network Tailgater Brings the Tailgating Everywhere You Go

Tailgating can be a little hectic and a little complex. Between the cornhole boards, grilling, drinking, and games of trivia, sometimes the game itself can fall a little to the wayside. The DISH Network’s Tailgater system is the perfect solution to this problem. While the initial cost is $350 for the antenna and $500 for the full system including the receiver, everyone at the lot will agree that it’s worth the investment. Drop the antenna and receiver down in the back of your truck, hook it up to a monitor, and you have all the games going on that day ready to watch. This product was specifically designed for tailgaters, so you can rest assured that there won’t be any hiccups with service or unfortunate delays. The Tailgater can be programmed to English or Spanish, is programmed to automatically find a satellite signal with no setup, supports HD and SD programing, and has four displays (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i). Finally, the Tailgater comes with a built in security bracket and a weather resistant cover, meaning you’re covered for every contingency. This gadget is an absolute must-buy for the dedicated tailgater!

The iGrill Ensures That Your Food is Always Just Right

Everyone knows that food is one of the best parts about tailgating.If you don’t have delicious steaks or ribs to chow down on, you won’t have the energy to compete at the cornhole boards. The real dilemma comes when you have to walk away from the grill to talk with other fans or play a game. The iGrill was created as a solution to this problem. This is not an iPhone or Android app, but it augments your smartphone through Bluetooth. You can walk up to 200 feet away from the grill with the iGrill and see the temperature at all times through this high tech thermometer. No longer are you chained to the grill lest anything go wrong. The iGrill grants you the freedom to move around and enjoy the rest of the party while you wait for dinner to be served!

Tailgating has been around for centuries, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down. Don’t feel restricted to only low-tech and traditional ways of enjoying tailgating, however. Add high tech gadgets to the mix for even more fun! Before you know it, your tailgating experiences will be kicked up to the next level. Pick up cornhole boards, tailgate tables, and other fantastic accessories from All American Tailgate’s store today to ensure you’re 100% prepared for the next big event!