Tailgate Nation: Printable Recipes
THE SETUP
beach chairs
bungee cords
garbage bags
napkins
paper towels
paper plates
plastic utensils
serving spoons
snack bowls
tablecloths
tailgate chairs
tailgate tables
toilet paper
BEVERAGES
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)
FOOD PREP/STORAGE
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
CHOW
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)
ENTERTAINMENT
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
MISCELLANEOUS
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