4 Tech Gadgets That Will Make Watching Football More Enjoyable

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Football games are exciting to watch, whether on TV or in the stadium. However, outside of the comfort of your home, you may find some aspects of watching football a little more challenging. One example is sitting in the nosebleed section of an NFL stadium. It is definitely harder to see and can be a bit chilly due to the wind from the open arena. Still, there are workarounds you can find, and even products that will help you improve your experience even more.

Whether you’re looking for heated gadgets to keep you warm or a better way to watch the ball race down the field, there are plenty of products that could come in handy this football season. Based on high ratings and positive reviews, here are four tech gadgets that will make watching football games more enjoyable, whether you’re watching the pros or your local high school team. The methodology we used to select these products will be explained in more detail at the bottom of the article.

Occer 12×25 Compact Binoculars

The thing is, even in football stadiums with the best seats in the arena, there are times when you can’t see what’s going on because of the distance. However, a good pair of binoculars can alleviate this problem. Considered a bestseller on Amazon with a 4.4 rating from over 30,000 buyers, the Occer 12×25 compact binoculars come at an affordable price of $36.

Features include 12x magnification, 25mm objective lenses, and a wide 273-foot (1,000-yard) field of view. These binoculars are also incredibly versatile, as the adjustable eyecups can be used with eyeglasses by pulling the rubber eyepieces down. They also come with a neck strap and neck strap hooks for convenience, so you don’t have to hold them all game long.

Live Science, a trusted science website that reports on discoveries and product reviews, did a review of the Occer binoculars because so many people use them to study wildlife and other sources other than football. In the review, the author states that he was impressed with the views the binoculars provided, considering the price and how well the textured grip is. They are also small enough for children to hold comfortably. However, they did note that they are not suitable for low-light situations.

Heated stadium seats

Unless you’re paying for premium seats with built-in cushions, the bleachers aren’t usually very comfortable. Amazon sells some pretty impressive heated stadium seats for $100 that offer more than just comfort. This seat folds down to a 40-by-20-inch size and has backpack straps for easy transport. When you get to your seat, you can fold it down to create a chair with six recline positions. You can fold the armrests up or align them with the seat for a wider chair.

This weatherproof stadium seat is made of memory foam and has three heating levels that can heat up to 115 degrees. It is powered by a 10,000mAh battery that can last up to five hours—perfect for a football match. It also has four storage pockets to safely store your battery, phone, food, or other items.

With a 4.5 out of 5-star rating from over 2,100 shoppers, this heated seat is a popular choice among other stadium seats on Amazon. Many found the heating function worked well, whether they were watching a football game outside or even indoors for an ice hockey game. However, some commented that even with the armrests down, it was a bit narrow for larger bodies. There were also some complaints about its bulkiness — although others felt that this helped make the seat more stable and comfortable.

48 quart 12 volt electric refrigerator

Part of the fun of watching a football game is watching the game beforehand. However, having to buy ice for your cooler and watching it melt is definitely a downside. With a 4.5 rating from over 2,500 users, the 48 Quart 12 Volt Electric Cooler is one solution that can help keep your food cold and your ice stock. This cooler can be powered by either a 12V/24V DC outlet or a 110-240V AC outlet. If your vehicle does not have a 12V outlet that is always on, even when the vehicle is turned off, you may want to consider investing in a power station like the Jackery Explorer 1500.

This fridge has two sections built in – a fridge and a freezer. However, the freezer can also be a fridge. The total capacity is 48 liters, which allows you to store up to about 46 cans of soda, 28 bottles of water or 15 bottles of wine. In just 15 minutes, you can cool the entire system from 68 degrees to 32 degrees, all with the touch of a button, an app that controls the entire system. There is also an ECO function that helps save energy, which is great if you are using the device in a power plant with a limited energy source.

This electric cooler can enhance your tailgating and after-party experience. Just don’t forget your trusty portable burger grill. At the time of this writing, this cooler is on sale, at just $207. However, the list price is $250.

Solar Power Bank 36800 mAh

Whether you’re filming your kid’s soccer game or taking photos to post on Instagram, you’ll need a spare battery in case your phone battery starts to die. That’s where a portable charging station comes in handy. Amazon sells a highly rated 36,800mAh Solar Power Bank that can charge your electronics while also charging itself if you’re sitting in the sun. However, due to the size of the 400mAh solar panel, it will take a while to charge, so you shouldn’t expect an endless supply of power. With that in mind, this power bank comes with two USB outputs and a USB-C input/output and is rated for 1,800 charge and discharge cycles, so the charger alone should last you for years.

Rated Good, it has received four out of five stars from over 6,600 users. The product description doesn’t say how many charges you can get from one battery, but one user said he was able to charge his phone multiple times, as well as his headphones and a Bluetooth speaker, and the power bank still had a charge at the end. The biggest disappointment with this product is the amount of time it takes to charge in sunlight. However, it can also be charged using a USB-C charging cable. You can pick up this solar power bank for $130, but at the time of writing, it’s heavily discounted at just $17.

How we chose gadgets for playing football

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These gadgets were selected based on positive user reviews and high ratings. Each item has at least four out of five stars from a fair number of buyers. We also read the negative reviews to make sure there was nothing that should bother our readers. We also want to add that we made sure to include relatively inexpensive products. The most expensive item costs $207 — although the rest cost $100 and less.

It is important to do enough research to make sure these products will fit your setup. Some stadium seats are bucket style, and the suggested heating mat may not work. However, you can always treat these products as ideas and look for similar ones that meet your needs.