18 cookout tools you absolutely need — plus a few you ‘need’

Keep bugs, dust and leaves out of your food with these handy domed nets. (Amazon.com, $9)

If your cookout is in the park, keep out of the sun with a pop-up tent — with a carrying case. (Amazon.com, $67)

Chasing down a tablecloth is the last thing you need to deal with on BBQ day. (Amazon.com, $8)

Say goodbye to hot pickles and potential mayo food poisoning with this handy item. (Amazon.com, $24)

For a less expensive version you already own, pour your condiments into a muffin tin. (Target, $20)

Speaking from experience, these are awesome — an inflatable bar keeps drinks and food cold. (Amazon.com, $13)

The classic red wagon does everything from carting supplies to doubling as an ice chest. (Amazon.com, $77)

Say goodbye to those clunky cedar planks, and go with these easy-to-store cedar wraps instead. (Etsy, $16)

Skewers are kind of a pain in the butt to flip, but not so with this clever grilling basket. (Uncommon Goods, $14)

Get gourmet burgers on your own grill with this stuffed-burger press. (Amazon.com, $15)

Grab meat right off the grill using these silicone gloves. Those pulled pork claws aren’t bad either. (Amazon.com, $17)

Grill into the wee hours without losing a burger down the grate thanks to this grill light. (Amazon.com, $20)

This spatula has a light built in, so you don’t have to worry about grilling in the dark. (Uncommon Goods, $25)

Never struggle with roly-poly corn on the grill again thanks to this handy contraption. (Uncommon Goods, $15)

Making a whimsical fruit keg for your next BBQ is easier than ever thanks to this tapping kit. (Uncommon Goods, $20)

End your barbecue with a pop, not a bang, thanks to this grill-top popcorn popper. (Uncommon Goods, $17)

Forget foil — this nonstick grill mat is the answer to perfectly grilled veggies and seafood. (Amazon.com, $13)

Use this to make literal grilled cheese — gooey, melted cheese. You need one! We all do! (Uncommon Goods, $14)

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