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title: College Hill’s Ultimate Football Tailgate Must Haves
description: It’s finally football season! So break out your favorite jersey, face paint and the supplies for a good old fashioned tailgate. Planning or hosting a tailgate
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# [College Hill’s Ultimate Football Tailgate Must Haves](https://blog.collegehill.com/tailgate)

 Written by [College Hill](https://blog.collegehill.com/author/college-hill) | Sep 7, 2016 7:54:00 PM

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### College Hill’s Ultimate Football Tailgate Must Haves

It’s finally football season! So break out your favorite jersey, face paint and the supplies for a good old fashioned tailgate. Planning or hosting a tailgate this season? Don't make the rookie mistake of tailgating unprepared. Here is College Hill’s Tailgate Must Haves. 

### **The Basics**

As long as you pack **the basics,** anything is possible! From the Grill to the napkins and everything in between make sure you have these covered:

1. Portable grill
2. Charcoal / Propane Gas
3. Matches or lighter
4. Grilling / Serving Utensils   
   i.e., spatula, tongs, serving forks / spoons and plastic utensils
5. Cooler / Bag(s) of Ice
6. Plastic containers for leftovers
7. Plastic cups
8. Aluminum Foil and Plastic Wrap
9. Paper Plates / Bowls
10. Napkins
11. Wet Naps / Handsanatier
12. Bottle openers
13. Garbage bags

### Food & Drinks

Some might say, this may or may not be the most important part of tailgating! Enjoy these tailgate food ideas or checkout our[Football Game Day Board](https://www.pinterest.com/ch_threads/football-game-day/) that holds everything tailgate including recipes of all kinds!  

 

#### ***Appetizers***

- Veggie Trays
- Cheese and Crackers
- Pretzels
- Chips
- Cocktail Franks
- Wings 

#### *****Main course*****

- Handburgers
- Hot dogs
- Nachos
- Chili
- Tacos

#### ***Sides***

- Meatballs
- Mac Salad
- Fruit
- Salad
- Rolls  

#### ***Dessert***

- Ice Cream
- Pie 
- Cookies 
- Brownies

#### ***Condiments***

#### ***Drinks***

- Soda
- Bottled Water
- Adult beverages of choice
- Koozies!

 

### **Setup Camp!**

Keep calm and get all hands on deck to set up the perfect tailgating spot! 

1. RV
2. Team Flag
3. Canopy
4. Picnic tent
5. Folding chairs
6. Folding portable tables
7. Portable fire bowl & firewood
8. String Lights
9. Radio / MP3 Player
10. Speakers
11. Portable phone charger
12. Extension Cords
13. Cornhole
14. Football
15. Ladder ball
16. Deck of cards

### **The Extra Touch**

You've made it this far! Now just to add the extra touch!

1. Pre Made Playlist
2. First Aid Kit
3. Blankets
4. Bug Spray
5. Ponchos / Extra Sweater / Jacket 
6. Umbrellas
7. Sunscreen

There you have it! The ultimate list of tailgating must haves! Did I forget something? **Don't be shy and comment below!**

Want to customize your groups tailgate goodies? From personalized koozies to stadium cups, contact **info@chthreads.com** to start a design and place an order today! 

Thanks for reading & happy tailgating!

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