From the SEC to the PAC 10 and at every Podunk U in between, you’ll find that the most rabid, ravenous fans begin to show their team pride long before kickoff. The true fan prepares his parking lot conquest with the dedication and abandon of a coach who knows he’s one loss away from getting canned (ahem, Tennessee). The lesson here: be prepared.

Gear Patrol already established that Jim Beam belongs in the upper echelon of high achieving Kentuckians, right alongside the likes of Colonel Sanders. Now the good folks that bring you bottles of smooth Bourbon allow you to tote all of your grilling and chilling gear in one tidy package. The JBCGS, as I fondly call it, pairs a cooler for ice, beverages, and/or meat along with a personal size grill and some essential utensils. Take it from me, the best way to endure a brutal loss handed your team by its arch-rival (see: Florida versus Tennessee) is to make certain that you are full and happy before the game ever starts. Thanks to the Jim Beam Cooler and Grill Set, you can do just that. For cheap.

Cost: $35 @ Amazon

Also see: M Custom Grill Grates

What would a grill look like if Apple made it? The Fuego 02 grill might be a pretty close representation of that. The Fuego 02 grill is designed by Robert Brunner, former industrial designer at Apple.

The 25×33 inch grill lacks nothing in the area of form. It’s relatively compact, has a protective retractable top, single burner grill with 18,500 btu’s of output. There are also built-in residue trays, a a battery powered ignition, weatherproof controls and a slate and teak countertop with hidden storage.

There are also module accessories that allow for the Fuego 02 to hold towels, trays, spice racks, beverage buckets to be attached to the grill.

Cost: $1700 @ US Appliance

Take home cooking an entirely new direction by introducing smoking. You can take the meats you otherwise grill and give them a moist and delicate flavor.

The stovetop smoker is a great alternative to the outdoor smokers which usually require a great deal of space and maintenance. It’s compact designs lets you smoke smaller servings of food. The drip tray collects fat and runoff. Also included are four kinds of wood chips for a variety of flavor and a 32 page recipe book.

What this means to you: Grilling isn’t your only option. Give your next meal a unique flavor.

Cost: $40 @ Sur La Table

Also See: Outdoorchef City Grill

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The Grillworks goes into the category of men’s lifestyle alongside a fine timepiece, a three car garage with four cars, and a gorgeous woman at your side with your favorite beverage in hand.

A dream to many, an achievable goal to others, a simple luxury to some it’s something no man will deny wanting or having. We don’t blame them. If it weren’t for the limitations of New York living we’d have a Grillery stationed on our terrace at the ready. Somehow we doubt building code permits 200 lb wood burning grills on fire escapes.

There’s a story with the Grillworks too, it’s not some mass produced controlled-flame-pit you find at Home Depot. Originally invented by a gent named Charles Eisendrath, it combines outdoor cooking styles with heritage in Argentina, Southwestern France and Turkey. But fret not, it can also grill the hell out of one afternoon’s worth of burgers and any other meat, poultry or fish you decide to prepare.

Over-constructed, as good gear should be, the Grillworks will take on large-scale wood-fired grilling with ease and render your charcoal, gas, or electric (gasp) grills paltry in it’s flame breathing wake. The functionality continues with a cast aluminum wheel along the right side giving you the ability to adjust the height of your cooking surface as the flames rise and fall. Damn, that’s great. The V-channels slanted to 4° capture juices into separate pans for your preference of basting, sauce preparation and instantaneous chef-credential glory. The optional manual full-length rotisseries or dual elevated electrical rotisseries kits only extend your cooking options.

What this means to you: We’re obviously keen on having our own Grillworks. It’s finally a reason to break out the monogrammed steak brand. You lucky chaps with enough space to and grillinary ambitions should ready your patios for the next love of your life: The Grillworks.

More photos after the jump.

Cost: $3,375 @ Grillworks

Also see:
The Grillery $1975
Outdoorchef City Grill $149
Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill $700

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Put your personal stamp on steaks and chops with this branding iron, hand forged in Texas. Your two- or three- initial monogram can include any letter from A to Z. The 11 1/2″ long iron comes with a 14″ high, wall-mount rack for storage.

We’d suggest trying it out on a steak you grill with the Weber Genesis E-320

What this means to you: Guaranteed to garner ooohs and ahhhs at your summer BBQ’s.

Cost: $40 @ Williams Sonoma

Now you can make restaurant-style Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches at home - using your outdoor gas grill. The innovative new Griddle-Q and Oversized Spatula easily transform your grill into a full-size griddle.

Large enough to cook for a crowd, the Griddle-Q brings rich, fire-smoked flavor to grilled sandwiches as well as to breakfast favorites like sausages, bacon and eggs.

What this means to you: When it comes to cooking, standing behind the grill is one of our favorite places to be. The Griddle-Q brings that much more reason to. Fire it up and start cheesesteaking… Here’s a great recipe you might want to try out.

Cost: $179 @ Williams Sonoma