In today's portable, take everything with you world, why shouldn't we expect to be able to take our blenders with us too? When I go camping or out for a day in the country picnicking I want to rough it a little bit, but not too much. I'll turn off my Blackberry or even leave it in the car (for a short time), but I could never leave it at home - God forbid! I like to think the same way when it comes to some of my cooking products and utensils.
There are a few items that just make things easier when you're out picnicking and they can really make the day and the meal more enjoyable. Now if you love a strawberry daiquiri or a frozen smoothie on a nice warm day in the park, the only real way to do that, and not have it turn into melted slush is to blend it up fresh right on the spot. And a portable blender will do just that.
There are several excellent options for portable blenders that you can choose from. These are some of the best blenders you'll find in the portable category. They range from the obscenely powerful Daiquiri Whacker, which was featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, to the more economical and highly effective Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender and the Waring Pro Tailgater Blender. Here are my favorite models that offer the best features for the best price.
Daiquiri Whacker
First up is the Daiquiri Whacker portable gas powered blender. Now you may think that this blender is just for the guys and gals that like four wheeling and monster truck rallies. But in reality this blender will work great anywhere, from an all-day tailgate before a Nascar race or a college football game or a day at the beach. Basically itís a party blender. The company that makes the Daiquiri Whacker likes to say, "If you blend it they will come", which means that if you are out in the park blending margaritas, then people will hear and come on over for a tasty one.
The Daiquiri Whacker has handles on the side where you can "Rev it up". There is a lot of "show" to this blender but there is also a lot of substance as well. It features a 23cc Homelite motor and an easy start pull cord that works just like a lawnmower. The motor is protected from spillage from the blender container with a plastic umbrella-like cover. The center receptacle is designed to hold any jar container from Oster. The jar supplied with this machine is guaranteed not to break, so you are getting a quality container. The Daiquiri Whacker is also very stable despite being so powerful because it has three heavy duty PVC tripod legs to help keep it balanced.
This blender retails for around $280 and comes with a 5 year warranty. You can find out more about the Daiquiri Whacker on their website.
Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender
Next up is the Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender. This lightweight battery powered blender is about 9 inches tall and has a durable, powerful motor. It is powered by two 6V rechargeable batteries and comes with 12V and 120V base chargers. There is a LED battery level indicator on the machine that lets you know how much charge is left. You can charge this one at home and then carry it with you anywhere. The cord detaches. You just need to charge it for 24 hours before you take it with you, so plan ahead. You can blend 20-30 pitchers of your favorite drink, like a delicious fruit smoothie, on one full charge of the battery.
The Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender is very simple to operate, with just one button for blending. The pitcher is 48 ounces and has a pour spout and measuring marks. It locks into the base when you are ready to blend. This blender comes with a one-year warranty and retails for around $70.
Waring Pro Tailgater Blender
The last portable blender I like is the Waring Pro Tailgater Blender. This blender looks fantastic and has that retro style that you see in many of the Waring countertop kitchen blenders, the non-portable kind. To use this blender, you need to plug it into your car's 12 volt cigarette lighter. It will also work on boats and SUVs. It comes with a 15-foot long cord so you can move it around, just not too far. If you are going to be hiking out far from your car, then you'll need to plan ahead and blend things up before heading out.
The Waring Pro Tailgater Blender comes with a large 48 ounce break resistant plastic container jar that has a handy measuring cup built into the lid. The blade assembly is easy to clean and remove from the base. Waring offers a five year warranty on the motor and a one year warranty on the entire machine. It retails for about $80.
You can read more blender reviews on GoBlendIt.com and find out the picks for the best blender in multiple categories. The Blendtec Total blender is the number two pick for the best countertop kitchen blenders, find out what's number one.
About the Author: Will Turnage publishes several popular review websites and blogs on exciting topics such as sports and cooking. You can find some great information on all of his sites that will help you make an educated buying decision on products that are important to your life.
