Down, set, hike!
Well, not quite yet if you didn’t properly tailgate first.
Tailgating is the best way to kick off football season, hanging out in the parking lot of the stadium for big NFL games or just chilling in the backyard of your buddy’s place.
It really is a lifestyle, and for that, you need a few key things. Namely, a shelter to set up under (bonus points for rainproof tents or coverings) a table, coolers, snacks and brews aplenty, plus some speakers for music and whichever jersey you choose to rep for the big game. You can also bring out the grill and turn it into a cookout, which is always a blast.
Once all set up, hitch your trailer up and pack the coolers with ice, and you’re ready to cheer your team on to victory — after a bite to eat and a drink by the George Foreman, of course.
1. Tailgate Shade Awning Tent
Have car, will tailgate. Turn your trunk into the ultimate tailgating space, providing shade from rain and sun as well as protecting your food and drinks inside the trunk.
2. Durable Ez Pop-up Canopy Tent
Tailgate with ease, using this pop-up tent. The covering is simple to set up, with a pop-up mechanism and a carrying case on wheels to take it to your parking spot or the field in a snap.
3. Taxa Wooly Bear Tailgate Edition
This one is for the serious tailgaters and campers alike. The Wooly Bear habitat is made to be hitched to your car or camper and hold everything you need for a great day, including a chef’s prep station kitchen, room for storage and more.
4. Lifetime 5ft Folding Tailgating Camping and Outdoor Table
Next up is the table. Make sure you have enough room for food, drinks and maybe a game of beer pong with this 5-foot table. Sold at Walmart, the $40 table folds up flat, perfect for the bed of your truck when driving to the site.
5. Square Portable Folding Table
This is our kind of party when there are chips and drinks around. Set up your tailgate with this portable folding table with special compartments for drinks, a bowl for snacks and another under-table area for an ice bucket or trashcan.
6. Personalized Folding Capitan Chairs
Tailgate standing up or sitting down with these customizable chairs. Choose a color that matches your favorite team and then opt to personalize them with the team name, your family name or another game time phrase.
7. Quest Oversized Folding Chair
Pull up a seat at our tailgate. Grab a folding chair from Dick’s Sporting Goods, in a comfortable oversized style with two cupholders and coming in an array of colors.
8. George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill
Grill indoors and out with George Foreman. This name-brand grill is now sold on Amazon, and uses electricity as opposed to heavy propane or charcoal, meaning all you need is an outlet or generator and your food to get grilling.
9. Coleman RoadTrip X-Cursion Propane Grill
Take this grill on the road. The Coleman RoadTrip grill uses propane to cook, and comes with a pull-out table for your grilling accessories and meats. There are many colors to choose from as well, made to match your favorite teams.
10. Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler
Next up is the drinks. Keep them cold with the coveted Yeti cooler. The Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler is one of the best, as it is easy to transport on wheels, even when packed with heavy ice and drinks.
11. Herschel Pop Quiz Cooler 30 Pack
Pop quiz: what do you need for a tailgate? Cold drinks! Keep your beverages cool with this case from Herschel, which is able to hold up to 30 cans at a time, plus other small items in the outside pocket.
12. Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker
Turn up the music at your tailgate. Bring along this portable bluetooth speaker and be the life of the party, as the small but mighty Bose speaker doesn’t need a plug to turn on the tunes.
13. Game Day Clothes at Fanatics, prices vary
Now it’s time to dress the part. Head to Fanatics and shop for hats, jerseys, sweatshirts and more to support your favorite teams, with options for men, women and children, too.
14. ButcherBox Meat Delivery
What’s a tailgate without a barbecue? Turn on the grill and order your first ButcherBox full of steaks, hamburgers and more and get to grilling on the big game day.
15. Pipcorn
Snacks are essential for a great tailgate, and these are a perfect option. Pipcorn is sold on Amazon for an easy shopping experience, with popcorn, cheeseballs and chips that come in delicious flavors like truffle, Tabasco and more.
16. Drizly
Crack open a cold one before the big game, but don’t worry about packing it to go. Instead, order your favorite beverages to the venue using Drizly, with delivery to most addresses across the US.
17. Football Tailgate Party Tableware Kit
Lastly, set the table for the best tailgate party with these festive plates, napkins, cups and koozies. Sold at Oriental Trading Company for less than $10, this is a great way to add even more pep to your rally.
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