Tailgate Gear
Tailgate Supplies
It is almost September in Alabama and that means it is just about time for college football. Whether you root for the Tigers, Tide, Gators or Bulldogs it does not get much better than spending all day Saturday tailgating in your favorite (or not so favorite) college town.
We figured it was time to offer a list of tailgating essentials. Since this is a barbecue site, what better way to start with necessary portable supplies. For those of us in the South, food is an extremely important element to a great tailgate.
Portable Gas Tailgate Grill
I have to admit that I am a big fan of Weber gas and charcoal grills. They have amazing quality and last for years. This is the top rated grill on Amazon and is a great portable tailgate grills. High heat that is easily controlled and lights with the push of a single button. Not bad in pinch for tailgate bbq.
Portable Charcoal Tailgating Grills
This is hands down my favorite portable charcoal grill to be part of your tailgate gear. 10 year limited warranty and cooks like is big brother the Weber Kettle. Easy to transport and easy to clean. You may need to check ahead if the location that you are tailgating allows open fires.
Barbecue Cooking Tools
If you are like me, you have a tailgate supplies box with all of your stuff necessary for a seamless football tailgate. What better than to have a set of tailgate tools that keep in your tailgate box so that you will always have them. What is sad is I have a tailgate box and multiple barbecue competition boxes.
Barbecue Power
Tailgate gear as a whole is incomplete without a television. You gotta have power to crank up ESPN College Gameday at 9AM Central every Saturday morning. We finally got tired of running through marine batteries after ending our day at 9-10PM so consider this value generator to power your football tailgate.
Tailgate Seating Arrangements
Now that you have your food and power covered, how about comfort seating to go with the tailgate food you have on the menu.
If you have never tried an anti-gravity chair then you are truly missing out. I have been known to sleep for hours in one of these. Not as portable as a fold up studio chair, so not intended for long hikes from your car, but worth the hassle none-the-less. Available in a variety of colors.
Not quite the comfort of an anti-gravity chair, but your typical camp chair is a must. Better suited for those with parking issues and needing to get to a football tailgate site with minimal weight. Available in several colors.
This is an amazing product for your tailgate table. Much like the camp chairs, this one folds into a shoulder carrying bag. Highly functional and sturdy and a great place to lay out your barbecue spread. This combined with the other tailgate gear mentioned will be easy to get everything to your football tailgate site.
Cold Beverages with your Tailgating Cooler
Down in the South, we have to brave the heat early on during football season. So, you will need a good tailgating cooler to get your through the season. Of course any old cooler will do, but here are a few in mind for portability.
Tailgate Games
Looking to pass the time while awaiting kickoff of your favorite team. Check out some of these portable tailgating games.
Washer Toss aka Hillbilly Horseshoes
Fantastic Season
Here’s to hoping your team goes undefeated unless they are playing my team. Do not forget to pick up your favorite barbecue rubs and spices while you are visiting. You should be ready to roll with our list of tailgate gear and tailgate supplies.
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