Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 67F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch..
Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 67F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
Georgia fans tailgated at Myer’s Quad in the rain before the annual G-Day scrimmage on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/Gabriella Audi, www.gabbyaudi10.wixsite.com/mysite-1)
Georgia fans tailgated at Myer’s Quad in the rain before the annual G-Day scrimmage on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/Gabriella Audi, www.gabbyaudi10.wixsite.com/mysite-1)
Your checklist for a winning tailgate.
Look for one that’s lightweight or comes on wheels. Add a flag or an inflatable mascot to help guests find your spot (it helps to be creative here).
These will save you from wet grass and pesky ants. Backpacking seats like REI’s Flexlite chairs are especially easy to haul.
Early season, it’s sun hats, battery-powered fans and misters; come late fall, swap them for blankets and hand warmers. For rain, ponchos provide more coverage than standard rain jackets.
Use one cooler as a portable fridge; line another in aluminum foil to keep food warm. Charcoal grills are allowed on campus; glass is not.
Pro tip: Use frozen water bottles as ice packs, and when they melt, you’ll have chilled water to drink. For cold weather bring a thermos with hot chocolate.
Fun extras include cornhole, footballs, radios, wireless speakers and TVs. If you bring a TV, be sure you have a reliable generator. Swiping electricity on campus or from private businesses is strictly off-limits.
Hand sanitizer, masks, first-aid supplies, portable phone chargers, jumper cables, toilet paper and trash bags can help prepare your tailgate for anything.
Consider a collapsible version like the easy-to-find options from MacSports.
This article originally was published in the 2022 Red & Black Tailgate Guide.
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