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How to Pack for a Tailgate Party

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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Store your tailgate party supplies in a large plastic tub. Then just grab the food and your tub and party.

From Quick Guide: Tailgating
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Plastic Flatware
  • Barbecue Grills
  • Charcoal
  • Grill Utensils
  • Towels
  • Towels
  • First Aid Kits
  • Aprons
  • Napkins
  • Paper Plates
  • Plastic Freezer Bags
  • Plastic Jugs
  • Tongs
  • Trash Bags
  • Trash Bags
  • Folding Chairs
  • Folding Tables
  • Ice Chests
  • Paper plates
  • Napkins
  • Towels
  1. Step 1

    Store plates, napkins, towels, forks, spoons, knives, a first aid kit, aprons, tongs and heavy trash bags in a plastic tub.

  2. Step 2

    If you're going to grill, remember charcoal, lighter fluid, matches (toss these in your tub), barbecue utensils and your grill.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare all the food you can a day or two early and store in disposable containers. That way you don't have to worry about washing the dishes.

  4. Step 4

    Pack all perishable foodstuffs in freezer bags in an ice chest.

  5. Step 5

    Freeze plastic jugs, such as juice or milk containers, 3/4 full of water. Remove them from the freezer on game day for fresh, cold water.

  6. Step 6

    Make butter bowl towelettes (see "How to Make Butter Bowl Towelettes") to carry with you to clean up sticky fingers and faces.

  7. Step 7

    Pack meats in freezer bags in ice. Make hamburger patties ahead of time.

  8. Step 8

    Pack a table, folding chairs and team spirit paraphernalia.

Tips & Warnings
  • Pre-pack as much as possible to save on stress the day of the game.
  • Check with the school or stadium about tailgating rules.

Comments  

gracia2pt0 said

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on 1/20/2009 Bring a football too pretend your a WR and your friend can be the QB painting an illusion that your team is going to win

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Yes, pack ahead but keep perishable foods under 40 degrees until cooking or serving time - you don't need food poisoning to remember the game by.

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