{"id":299,"date":"2020-01-08T23:59:11","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T23:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2020-08-12T14:11:58","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T13:11:58","slug":"tailgating-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/tailgating-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tailgating Essentials to Transform Your Pre-Game Festivities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again\u2026tailgate season! Primetime for BBQs and cookouts. Whether cheering for the same team or considered frenemies for the day, gather your friends and family for some good food and better times. No matter the season, rain or shine, your tailgate is sure to pump up the party. Whatever you\u2019re cooking good looking, it is sure to be demolished by those in attendance. From your husband\u2019s secret BBQ recipe to your famous mac-n-cheese, your guests are sure to be asking for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>History of Tailgates <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first tailgate was started at College Field in New\nBrunswick, New Jersey at a game between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869. Elements\nof the tailgate date back even further. At the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, Union\nsupporters from the Washington D.C. area showed up with food in baskets while\nshouting \u201cGo Big Blue!\u201d This demonstrates the enthusiasm that tailgaters show\ntoday while sharing a meal outside the stadium. Then, tailgates are centered\naround people\u2019s cars since Charles Goodnight transformed a US army wagon into a\nmobile kitchen in 1866. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Cold Weather Tailgating Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to host your next tailgate but don\u2019t know what to bring?\nNo worries, Bags of Love is here to help. Here is a list of tailgating\nessentials that any professional tailgater does not want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Tablecloth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare to set the table with this tailgate essential. Tailgates include some of the messiest foods from burgers to condiments. Protect your party table from messy tailgaters with a tablecloth. Personalize your tablecloth online with your favorite sports team\u2019s logo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/e2lsrs1pPy4Uw\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating tablecloth\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Coolers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your tailgate chill with a cooler. Your tailgate drinks\nwill stay cool no matter the weather. You know your best friend Fred will ask\nfor a cold beer at some point. You can also pack ice cream and popsicles for\nthe kids so you don\u2019t have to deal with spills in the stadium. Personalize your\ncooler online with your favorite cool prints. Cheers to the good times at your\ntailgate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/4Tkagznwgrv6A4asQb\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating coolers\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Napkins <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessorize your tailgate with personalized napkins. You should\npurchase several of this tailgate essential to clean up the mess when your best\nfriend and her husband have too much to drink to your 6-year old\u2019s splatter of\nketchup and chicken nuggets. Personalize your napkins online to conquer any\nmess at your tailgate party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/HtqpTeUgBVv44\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating napkins\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Blanket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay warm at your next tailgate with a blanket. Perfect for tailgates in the wintertime, don\u2019t forget this cold weather tailgating essential. Whether wrapping it around burrito-style or covering your legs, feel warm while looking stylish with a blanket. Personalize your blanket online with images of your favorite sports team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/G3WoBmuP1UQUM\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating blankets\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. BBQ Apron<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a fashion statement at your tailgate party with a BBQ\nApron. Your guests will be left wondering if the grill flames were caused by a\nlighter or your hot apron. Personalize your BBQ Apron online with your favorite\nhot prints. What\u2019s that I see? Flames? That\u2019s because your BBQ apron is the\nhottest in the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/hTrnVOsMfobfLtsX4O\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating bbq apron\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>6. Platters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve up a memorable tailgate with platters. Go above and\nbeyond the Tupperware containers for your guests to offer them the best service\nand presentation at your tailgate. You might even get an image or video of your\ntailgate on the screen at the stadium as a \u201cfan favorite.\u201d Purchase different\nsizes of platters for the meat on the grill to the veggies and dip. Personalize\nyour tailgate platters online with your sports team logo and prints for the\nultimate tailgating essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3otPoEUvWSRXl42nAs\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating platters\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>7. Sunglasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shield your eyes from the annoying and unattractive eye squint\ncaused by a bright sun. There may be no tent available at the tailgate you\u2019re\nattending, so your best option is to show up with the fashionable shades. Block\nthe sun from ruining your tailgate photos to your view of the game. Personalize\nyour sunglasses online with your favorite prints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nFFguNjdeotwc\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgating glasses\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>8. Lighter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spark your tailgate with a lighter. Fire up the grill or\nstart your personal bonfire for a sweet treat of smores before the game. Your\ntailgate will be so hot that people walking to the game will want to join in on\nthe fun. Personalize your fire tailgate lighter online with your favorite sports\nteam logos and images. Bring the heat to your tailgate with this cold weather\ntailgating essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3o7bu86UX5lZ3balZC\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"tailgating lighter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>9. Oven Mitts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Handle the heat from your tailgate with oven mitts. Protect\nyour hands when handling hot dishes so you don\u2019t end up dropping the food\nunexpectedly. The only thing the oven mitts can\u2019t protect you from is your\nhusband\u2019s spicy chili. Personalize your oven mitts online with your favorite food\nprints and text for a delicious tailgate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/n5Cz6SF913NSg\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgate oven mitts\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>10. Folding Chairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a seat at your tailgate with folding chairs. Re-arrange\nthe chairs around the food table so a second helping is within an arm\u2019s reach. The\nultimate tailgating essential to give your feet a rest before you will be standing\nup the whole game since the guy in front is you is 2 feet taller. Personalize\nyour folding chairs online with your favorite sports prints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/13cptIwW9bgzk6UVyr\/giphy.gif \" alt=\"tailgate chairs\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Best Tailgating Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this list helps you create the ultimate memorable tailgate. Have fun celebrating and good luck to your sports team from all of us at Bags of Love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/personalized-sports-gifts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"825\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bol-banner-tailgating.jpg\" alt=\"tailgating essentials\" class=\"wp-image-308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bol-banner-tailgating.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bol-banner-tailgating-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bol-banner-tailgating-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again\u2026tailgate season! Primetime for BBQs and cookouts. 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