You’re Ultimate Tailgating Tips and Tricks!

Football Season is in full swing! Have you planned to go to any of the big games yet? Is your jersey clean? Where are those blue socks you love? HAVE YOU RESTOCKED ON FACE PAINT?! You can literally never have too much face paint. More importantly though, are you ready to tailgate? Do you have everything you need? Have you tailgated before? It’s ok if you haven’t. We’ll walk you through what to do and how to do it. Check out these helpful tips that even the seasoned tailgater will find useful.

1. Create a Tailgating Toolkit

First things first, assemble your tailgating emergency kit. This can be as simple as a large Tupperware container or a simple toolbox. I have made mine in a toolbox because it makes organizing my supplies WAY easier.

Let’s talk about the essentials. You’re going to need spatulas, a basting brush, mini flashlight, and trash bags. It also won’t hurt to have toothpicks, wooden skewers, and plastic zip bags on hand. Your next tier of supplies will be your condiments, spices, and seasonings essential to your most delicious tailgate feast. The weather has been a touch temperamental lately, so it’ll be important to pack sunscreen and a plastic poncho so that you can enjoy yourself no matter what the weather is doing. I also strongly recommend hand wipes, hand sanitizer, and some paper towels. You know the food was good if you’re a mess, so you’re going to want to have these easy cleanup supplies around.

2. Maximize Your Space

If you’re trying to turn your vehicle into tailgating central, you’ll want to maximize your space. Keep in mind that you’ll need to have space ready for preparing and serving your food, in addition to all of your team’s gear displayed proudly wherever you can. If you have an SUV like the Nissan Rogue or the Nissan Murano that has a trunk that lifts to open, you can set up a tarp off the back of your vehicle. This way you’ll have a shaded and dry area to set out the food and set up your gear. Don’t let any surfaces go to waste. Your car’s dashboard, roof, and tailgate can all be utilized. You can add more space by bringing along blankets and folding tables too.

3. Find the Right Parking Spot

A good tailgating vehicle is only as good as its parking spot. Make sure that you arrive at the venue early for your pick of the parking spaces. Look for sheltered spots to keep sun, wind, and rain away. Make sure you set out balloons or a banner or something so that your friends can find you.

4. Keep Everyone Entertained

The best tailgating parties need more than food and good conversation. Hook up some sweet speakers and have music or play or perhaps even consider bringing along a large television so everyone can watch the pre-game action. Popular tailgating games will also create the right atmosphere. Cornhole, Kan Jam, and ladder ball are quality choices.

Your car is easily the life of the party this sporting season with these easy tailgating tips. Now all you have to do is make sure you have the perfect car for the job! Stop by Destination Nissan today and find your perfect vehicle for tailgating and beyond!