 | beach chairs |
 | bungee cords |
 | garbage bags |
 | napkins |
 | paper towels |
 | paper plates |
 | plastic utensils |
 | serving spoons |
 | snack bowls |
 | tablecloths |
 | tailgate chairs |
 | tailgate tables |
 | toilet paper |
 | beer |
 | bottle opener |
 | bottled water (lots) |
 | corkscrew/captain’s knife |
 | ice (even more) |
 | liquor varieties and mixers |
 | plastic cups |
 | seltzer (food stains) |
 | soda (diet, regular) |
 | wine (red, white) |
 | aluminum foil |
 | assorted plastic containers |
 | butane lighter (matches as backup) |
 | charcoal/propane tank(s) |
 | cooking spray |
 | grill cleaner spray |
 | grilling tools |
 | spices (salt, pepper and more) |
 | resealable storage bags |
 | BBQ sauce |
 | buns |
 | cheese singles |
 | desserts (brownies, cookies, cakes) |
 | ketchup |
 | main courses (at least two) |
 | mustard |
 | pickles |
 | side dishes (at least three) |
 | snacks (chips, dips, pretzels and more) |
 | vegetarian options (yes, vegetarians tailgate too) |
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 | binoculars |
 | bocce set (for grassy tailgates) |
 | camera |
 | CDs and CD player |
 | extension cord(s) |
 | face paint |
 | film/memory card |
 | football |
 | gas for generator |
 | generator |
 | home-brewing beer kits |
 | spare camera battery |
 | antacid |
 | antibacterial wipes |
 | blanket(s) |
 | bug spray |
 | change of clothes |
 | citronella candles |
 | deodorant |
 | designated driver (one for every car in group) |
 | directions to stadium (away games) |
 | first-aid kit |
 | gum/breath mints |
 | hats, coats, gloves, scarves (cold-weather tailgate) |
 | ibuprofen (squelch your hangover before it starts) |
 | jumper cables |
 | kosher salt (melts ice, dries puddles) |
 | lip balm |
 | rain ponchos |
 | spare tire |
 | sturdy carry-all box with core tailgating supplies (leave in car all season) |
 | sunglasses |
 | sunscreen |
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