Are you ready for some football? With the season soon in full swing, you’ll definitely need some tailgating gear.

Yes, a crock of chili and a cooler of beer, it’s a great start, but you’ll want to check out some of these awesome high-tech amenities.

It’s likely that you’ll probably spend most of your time outside the stadium anyway. At least that’s what a survey by www.tailgating.com and www.thesportsroadtrip.com says. According to them, 30 percent of tailgaters never see the inside of the stadium.

Our six picks will have you covered if you’re inclined to stick in the parking lot, from the TV to the speakers, the satellite dish to the power source. Oh, and you’ll also need ample power to keep them humming for hours. We’ve got a recommendation for that too.

Finally, if you’re looking for the best places to tailgate (NFL and college stadiums), the top 10 (listed in descending order) as ranked by an alliance of tailgating experts: Phoenix and Philly (tied for 10th), Buffalo, Kansas City, Tampa, Miami, Cincinnati, San Diego, Houston, Denver and Baltimore.

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Lisa Montgomery - Contributing Writer

Lisa Montgomery has been writing about home technology for 15 years, with a focus on the impact of electronics on a modern lifestyle.