Tailgating: Prep Makes Perfect!

Tailgating pros don’t waste time packing supplies the night before the big game. Instead, they create a tailgating kit full of all the essentials needed for a great party so it’s stocked at a moment’s notice…just add food and ice and you’re ready to go! To make a useful kit, consider a plastic bin with an attached lid or an old-fashioned toolbox. As for what goes inside, see the Ultimate Tailgating Checklist from Tailgater Magazine or use some of these suggestions:

Cooking utensils (for raw food)
Serving utensils (for cooked food)
Non-stick spray
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Matches
Bottle/can openers                                                                                Flashlight
Toothpicks
Trash bags
Paper towels                                                                                              Sunscreen
Poncho/umbrella
Plastic zip bags
Sharpie marker
Masking tape
First aid kit
Scissors
Paper plates
Plastic cups
Plastic utensils
Napkins
Extension cord
Zip ties
Heat-protective gloves

With all these items, you’re as prepared as the pros. Have a great party…and share some photos!