Tailgating - A Sport Within A Sport

We are talking about the parking lot parties at sporting events and not referring to an annoying and dangerous driving habit! No longer reserved for pre-game celebrations, these food fests continue during and after the games, with some people never setting foot in the stadium. And why not, sometimes the tailgating parties are better than the games, especially if your team is losing? Foods can range from burgers and soda to caviar and champagne - it doesn't matter what you serve, but always take a little more than you think you need, as you will surely meet some friends to share your fare. Plus you will be eating all day, especially if there are delays or overtime involved in your sport.

Coolers come in all sizes, shapes, and materials. We like the coolers on wheels and love them even more when they include complete table service, but we adore the Vulcan Portable Tailgating Grill Set by Picnic Time with a cooler, a grill, and BBQ utensils all packed on one wheeled cart. As far as BBQ utensils, for tailgating purposes, you will need tongs, a fork, and a turner. Having these tools in a handy carry case is especially nice for safety and ease of transportation.

Although commercials would lead one to believe that sports fans only drink beer, this is definitely not the case (pun intended). Beer, wine, cocktails, soda, and coffee all need to be considered as refreshments and all need to be portable. For the beer, wine coolers, and sodas Picnic Time has a Neoprene Insulated Six Pack Tote that will allow you to move around the parking lot and take your drinks with you. The wine and liquor bottles are more difficult to travel with, but anything from a single bottle tote to a six bottle carrier on wheels will make that job easier. Picnic Time has designed the Manhattan Leatherette Case that has the martini glasses and bar accessories packed neatly inside. Thankfully, MIU France designed elegant and practical stainless steel wine and martini glasses that won't break should you get too excited and knock them over. For the coffee lover, the best thing is Picnic Time's Shoulder Tote Java Express Set for 2, which is especially nice if you don't like drinking out of Styrofoam. Besides keeping your coffee hot it can be used for those non-party times... called work.

Chairs should be portable, comfortable, and functional - Picnic Time makes the ultimate sports chair that meets all of these requirements. With attached side tables and a pocket organizer for storage and these chairs are sturdy enough to hold a 300 pound sports fan. Should you need extra room to set out food, a portable folding picnic table does the trick and you can use the seats for serving or for sitting.

Along with seating, you will need a couple of blankets with a waterproof backing to use for warmth, as a cushion, as a tablecloth and as a cover in case of rain or snow. For those ticket holders sitting on bench style seats take along a padded stadium seat or a folded blanket for your bottomly comfort.

Use the links below to view our favorite Tailgating Products:

Wine & Spirit Totes
Coffee & Tea Thermos
BBQ Grills & Utensils
Coolers & Totes
Sports Chairs
Picnic Tables
Waterproof Blankets
Portable Cocktail Sets