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It\u2019s been a long winter if you\u2019re a Kansas City Royals fan, but the regular season is finally here. The boys in blue are back, and the team is looking to build on last year\u2019s playoff appearance. So if you\u2019re ready for tailgating action, you\u2019ll need the right gear to make the most of your experience outside Kauffman Stadium, or if you\u2019re taking the show on the road to opponents\u2019 stadiums!<\/p>

With that in mind, here are 15 essentials (with some Royal-friendly gear thrown in, of course) that will ensure your next tailgating experience is your best one yet. From grills to banners to coolers to portable power stations, add these items to your cart now.<\/p>

  1. Let everyone know where the party is with this Kansas City Royals 3×5 foot banner<\/strong><\/a>, which can be hung at home or at your tailgate tent.
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    1. Speaking of tents, this 10×10 instant canopy pop-up<\/strong><\/a> keeps the festivities going rain or shine, and it comes in blue (naturally).
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      1. Relax during your tailgating event (and keep the beverages close at hand) with this Coleman portable camping chair<\/strong><\/a>, which comes with its own 4-can cooler.
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        1. This Kansas City Royals beach towel<\/strong><\/a> is not only good for drying you off on drizzly days, but it\u2019s also great to use on all your summer pool days.
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          1. Get a good pre-game cookout going with this Coleman portable 11,000-BTU propane-powered grill<\/strong><\/a>, which is easy to pack up and wheel around.
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            1. Make it easy to set up food for your family and friends with this folding camping table<\/strong><\/a>, which can hold up to 66 pounds and has a spacious storage compartment underneath.
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              1. This <\/strong>all-in-one party cooler bag<\/strong><\/a> has a thick lining that can insulate hot food or cold beverages, and fits in your trunk with no issues.
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                1. What\u2019s a tailgate without a friendly game of cornhole? This sturdy cornhole set<\/strong><\/a> can collapse for easy transport and comes with 8 bean bags.
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                  1. This versatile portable power station<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> which can be charged via solar panels, a regular outlet or your car outlet, can keep your phones and other devices juiced up or even power your TV.
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                    1. Cool yourself down on hot days with this handy rechargeable fan<\/strong><\/a>, which features four fan speeds and even an LED light.
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                      1. Be a barbecue master with this grill caddy bag<\/strong><\/a>, which includes a paper towel holder as well as plenty of compartments for grill tools and condiments.
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                        1. Keep flies and other pesky flying insects away from your food with this 6-pack of mesh food tents<\/strong><\/a>, each of which cover a 17×17-inch area.
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                          1. Keep the refreshing drinks flowing with this <\/strong>Igloo drink dispenser<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> which can hold up to 10 gallons of liquid.
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                            1. This portable Beats speaker<\/strong><\/a> may look small, but it delivers 100 watts of audio power to keep the tunes and the good times going during your tailgate.
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                              1. Don\u2019t forget to clean up after you\u2019re done! This portable trash bag holder<\/strong><\/a> makes it easy to gather up the remnants of your party when it\u2019s time to head inside for the game.<\/li> <\/ol> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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