Football season is here! For many of us, that means getting to games early for a pre-event celebration with friends and family. Before the next big game, make sure you’re well prepared. Besides a grill and cooler, here are some items to add to your trunk and a few hacks we think are pretty awesome that will reduce the mess and stress of tailgating.
Tailgating Tips
- Use frozen water bottles as ice packs in your cooler. Once they’ve melted you’ll have refreshing cold water to drink.
- Use an empty cardboard, six-pack container to hold bottled condiments. The built-in handle makes it easy to carry and share with others.
- If you’re meeting lots of people, string a long helium balloon from your vehicle so people can easily find you.
- Bring stuff to do. Set up cornhole or bring a football to toss around while waiting for food to be done.
- Use plastic drawers instead of large bins to pack supplies. It’s less unpacking and re-packing for you, plus it’ll be easier to grab things when you need them.
- Use a closet organizer that has a built-in hanger to store bandages, bug spray, wipes and other small items. Hang the organizer from your canopy.
- Line a pop-up hamper with a garbage bag for a stable trash can. Be eco-friendly and set up a second one for recyclables. The pop-up hamper won’t take up too much room in your car and you can throw the garbage bag away when you’re done.
- Use an old or cheap fitted sheet around a folding table. Regular tablecloths tend to blow up with the slightest breeze, knocking over cups and other items sitting on the table.
- Bring a portable speaker to play music.
- Show team spirit by decorating your area with your team’s colors and banner.
We hope these tailgating tips from Houska Automotive hope you enjoy the game!