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73 Long Weekend Barbecue Essentials

From Herb Slot Skewers to Collapsible Barbecue Systems

— August 29, 2014 — Art & Design
With the summer season coming to an end, there's no better way to celebrate than with some good friends and good food, which is why these long weekend barbecue essentials are here to make grilling outdoors a little bit easier.

When it comes to barbecuing outdoors, there are often a slew of necessities needed to make cooking on the grill both safe and convenient. If you're running out of time and need some go-to items to pick up however, then this list of essentials will definitely have you prepped and ready to tackle the grill. Sure to make the Labor Day weekend that much more entertaining, these barbecue essentials will definitely showcase everything that you could need to make the most scrumptious meal your guests have ever had.
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Creative Brew-Opening Cutlery
Creative Brew-Opening Cutlery
This Collection of Cutlery Has the Ability to Open Beer
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Modular Cooking Containers
Modular Cooking Containers
The Porter BBQ Tray Accommodates for Fewer Hands in Food Preparation
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Bandit BBQ Utensils
Bandit BBQ Utensils
Barbecue Like a Swashbuckler with This BBQ Tool Set
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Galactic Barbecue Utensils
Galactic Barbecue Utensils
These Darth Vader Lightsaber Barbecue Forks Make Grilling Fun
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Barbecuing Lunch Boxes
Barbecuing Lunch Boxes
The Compact Ziggle All-in-One Grill Can Carry and Cook Your al Fresco Meal
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Herb Slot Skewers
Herb Slot Skewers
The Spice Inside Grill Kabob Skewers Allow Cooks to Conveniently Infuse Flavor
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Breezy Beverage Coolers
Breezy Beverage Coolers
The IcyBreeze Portable Air Conditioner and Cooler is Perfect for Summer
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Heat-Calculating BBQ Gizmos
Heat-Calculating BBQ Gizmos
The Taylor Grill Surface Thermometer Lets Dad Cook the Perfect Steak
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Potted Ceramic Grills
Potted Ceramic Grills
The Primo Ceramic Grill Can be Built in Any Indoor or Outdoor Shelving
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Patriotic Picnic Products
Patriotic Picnic Products
These Patriotic Products Are Great for a 4th of July BBQ
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Hair Brush-Inspired Skewers
Hair Brush-Inspired Skewers
The Grill Comb Makes It Easier to Cook and Assemble BBQ Goods
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Hi-Tech Gas Gauges
Hi-Tech Gas Gauges
The App-Enabled Propane Tank Keeps You Well Informed of the Available Level
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Dutiful Barbeque Clamps
Dutiful Barbeque Clamps
The Vegetable Grill Clips Let You Enjoy Healthy Side Dishes
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Sleek Barbecue Suitcases
Sleek Barbecue Suitcases
The Kikkerland Portable BBQ Looks Like a Stylish Silver Bag
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Robotic Barbecue Cleaners
Robotic Barbecue Cleaners
The Grillbots Clean All the Dirt and Grime Away After You Finish Cooking
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Buoyant Barbecues
Buoyant Barbecues
The Floating Flamer Combines Two Summer Pastimes into One
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Barbecued Food Illuminators
Barbecued Food Illuminators
The GrilLit Automatic Grill Light Lets BBQing Remain an Art Form
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Heat-Resistant BBQ Gloves
Heat-Resistant BBQ Gloves
Get Ready to Grill With the Pit Mitt
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Portable Charcoal Grills
Portable Charcoal Grills
The Eva Solo to Go Grill Lets You BBQ on the Go
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Futuristic Outdoor Appliances
Futuristic Outdoor Appliances
The Green Cooker by Shou-Yang Huang is Eco-Friendly and Portable
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Bad Guy-Inspired Aprons
Bad Guy-Inspired Aprons
The Grillain Villain Line by Haute Mess Threads Channels the Dark Side
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Humorous Hamburger Spatulas
Humorous Hamburger Spatulas
The Burger Flipper is Ideal for Hamburger-Loving Fanatics
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Military Grill Wear
Military Grill Wear
The Tactical Grilling Apron is for Those Serious About Barbecue
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2-in-1 Barbecues
2-in-1 Barbecues
The Hasty-Bake Legacy Grill Roasts and Smokes Mouth-Watering Meat
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Fishing-Inspired Barbecue Tools
Fishing-Inspired Barbecue Tools
These Backyard Accessories are the Perfect Addition for the Angler
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Booze-Holding Boomboxes
Booze-Holding Boomboxes
This Multifunctional Bag Has a Retro Look and Works With Most Devices
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Rustic BBQ Cutting Boards
Rustic BBQ Cutting Boards
This Cutting Board Should Make It to Your Summer BBQ Accessories List
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Flavor-Infusing Grills
Flavor-Infusing Grills
Beem's Aroma Grill Express Has a Groove That Can Be Filled with Marinades
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Multipurpose Grill Utensils
Multipurpose Grill Utensils
The Stake 3-in-1 BBQ Tool Boasts a Spatula, Fork and Tongs
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Fencing-Like Grill Utensils
Fencing-Like Grill Utensils
The Heat Shield Barbecue Tools Protect Knuckles from Burns
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DIY Chip Container Grills
DIY Chip Container Grills
Cats Science Club Created a Hot Dog Cooker Out of an Empty Pringles Can
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Canvas Firewood Carriers
Canvas Firewood Carriers
This Stylishly Versatile Log Tote Can Do More Than Just Carry Lumber
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Industrial Deck Kitchens
Industrial Deck Kitchens
The Artusi Island is a Restaurant-Grade Kitchenette for the Backyard
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Barbecue Mash-Up Molds
Barbecue Mash-Up Molds
The Ham Dogger Crafts up Hybrid Cookout Cuisine
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Spiked Steel Cupholders
Spiked Steel Cupholders
The Lawn Drink Holders are Great for Outdoor Barbecues and Parties
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Clever Multi-Tasking Coolers
Clever Multi-Tasking Coolers
The ‘Coolest Cooler’ is an Impressive Kickstarter Funded
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Grease-Guzzling Grill Brushes
Grease-Guzzling Grill Brushes
The Olio Barbecue Brush Dispenses Delicious Lubrication
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Collapsible Barbecue Systems
Collapsible Barbecue Systems
The Foldable GRILLO Grill is Inspired by a Classic Umbrella Design
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Gangster Cooking Mitts
Gangster Cooking Mitts
These Blinged-Out Oven Mitts Will Show All the Fools You Can Kill the Grill
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Cod-Shaped Cookers
Cod-Shaped Cookers
The La Vobla Home Smokery Makes Fish for Supper Fancier
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Heavy Metal BBQ Utensils
Heavy Metal BBQ Utensils
BBQ Rockin' Fork Salutes Grillmasters with a Rebel Attitude
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Portable Party Carts
Portable Party Carts
Keep Guests Entertained Everywhere With the Alpina Grills Mobile Beer Bar
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Easy Charcoal Flame Starters
Easy Charcoal Flame Starters
The Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber Makes Charcoal BBQing a Breeze
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Modular Geometric Barbecues
Modular Geometric Barbecues
This Modern Barbecue Design by Garden Beet is Reconfigurable
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Wine Cooling Outdoor Tables
Wine Cooling Outdoor Tables
The Staked Mahogany Lawn Table Lets You Chill Alcoholic Beverages
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Miniature Outdoor Ovens
Miniature Outdoor Ovens
The 'Camp Chef Outdoor Camp Oven' is Perfect for Baking in the Wilderness
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Hybrid Stove Tables
Hybrid Stove Tables
The ENYO Table Allows Users to Cook Right Where They Eat
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Golf-Inspired Barbecue Utensils
Golf-Inspired Barbecue Utensils
Practise Your Swing While You Grill for Your Family and Friends
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BBQ Messenger Bags
BBQ Messenger Bags
Get Carried Away With the Element Portable Grill by Fuego
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Handheld Burger Makers
Handheld Burger Makers
The 'Chef'n Burger Machine' Makes Perfect Patties Every Time
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Communal Outdoor Cooktops
Communal Outdoor Cooktops
The Miele 'Cook Together' Stove Encourages Friendly Food Prep
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Hand Truck Barbecues
Hand Truck Barbecues
The Traverse Folding Grill by Eddie Licitra Eliminates the Need to Tailgate
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Pistol-Inspired Barbecues
Pistol-Inspired Barbecues
The Smoking Gun Grill is Modeled After a Smith & Wesson Revolver
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Diverse Disk-Like BBQS
Diverse Disk-Like BBQS
The Blacktop 360 Grill-Fryer is a Four-in-One Wonder
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Honeycomb Outdoor Ovens
Honeycomb Outdoor Ovens
Mod Barbecue by Andreia Fernandes is a Modular Meal-Maker
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Collapsible Cooking Stations
Collapsible Cooking Stations
The Grub Hub Outdoor Kitchen Provides the Comforts of Home
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Simple Wood-Burning Barbecues
Simple Wood-Burning Barbecues
The BBQ by The Federal Updates the Classic Urban Fire Pit
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Spiral Sausage Slicers
Spiral Sausage Slicers
The Cyclone Twist & Score Aids in Cooking Hotdogs Evenly
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Portable Park BBQs
Portable Park BBQs
The City Boy Picnic Grill is Perfect for an Impromptu Plein-Air Meal
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Wood-Storing Bonfire Boxes
Wood-Storing Bonfire Boxes
Roast Marshmallows in the Backyard with the Intelligent TRAE Fire Pit
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Mod Molten Grills
Mod Molten Grills
The Volcano Barbecue Erupts with Aesthetic Flair and Flames
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Triple Threat BBQ Tools
Triple Threat BBQ Tools
Grill Wrangler Combines Three Implements in One for Efficient Food Prep
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Clever Dustbin Barbecues
Clever Dustbin Barbecues
The BBQ 360 is Unassuming and Extraordinarily Easy to Use
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Double-Barrel Backyard Barbecues
Double-Barrel Backyard Barbecues
The Sawed-Off Shotgun BBQ is Designed for Gangster Grillers
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Retro Cola Coolers
Retro Cola Coolers
This Vintage Coke Cooler is Perfect for Nostalgic Soda Lovers
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Homemade Hillbilly Drink Stands
Homemade Hillbilly Drink Stands
Hobo Tin Can Beer Holders are the Laissez-Faire Way to Decorate
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Pizza Oven Grills
Pizza Oven Grills
KettlePizza Makes a Perfectly Cooked Crust
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Smokeless Stovetop Barbecues
Smokeless Stovetop Barbecues
The Element BBQ Lets You Cook from the Convenience of Your Kitchen
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Collapsible Camping Stoves
Collapsible Camping Stoves
The PopUpGrill by Fish Design Makes Al Fresco Cooking Convenient
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Contemporary Camping BBQs
Contemporary Camping BBQs
Kanz's Field Kitchen K120 Series is a Gourmet Option for the Outdoors
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Space-Saving Backyard Cookers
Space-Saving Backyard Cookers
The Wall Mounted BBQ Grill Makes the Most of Otherwise Wasted Space
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Convenient Condo Cookers
Convenient Condo Cookers
The Bruce Handrail Grill is Perfect for Urban Balconies and Apartments
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Built-In BBQ Tables
Built-In BBQ Tables
The JAG Grill Offers a Socialable Outdoor Dining Experience
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