6.) EZ-UP Tents. This is essential to making any tailgate a success. And not any old tent will do. You have to go with the EZ-UP Tents. Too many times over the years my friends and I have watched and laughed in amazement at people who show up to tailgate with either a screened in camping style tent or one of those tents that are in hundreds of pieces. The EZ-UP is the only way to go. If you don't already have one, or if your tent resembles a jigsaw puzzle, do yourself a favor and spend a few extra dollars on the aforementioned EZ-UP Tent. And no, the folks at EZ-UP are not paying me.
5.) JJ Clancy. Some of you might be asking yourself what is a JJ Clancy? Well, JJ can be anyone. More specifically, JJ is the one friend that no tailgate can do without. His entertainment quality is second to none. He is the one guy who is ready to drop anything, regardless of importance, at the drop of a hat if it means tailgating success.
He promises he will take care of the entertainment (television, ice chest radio, Direct TV, etc) but never has the proper equipment so that these amenities can be enjoyed (battery for said radio, and subscription service for the Direct TV). He provides outlandish ideas without thinking how much money it might cost. But from that enthusiasm, misguided as it might be, comes commitment. If you tell him to be there at 6:00am to help set up, he is there.
4.) Good Food and Good Beer. If you are going to take all the necessary steps so far, it would not be complete without a good food menu. In my opinion, you are not serious about tailgating if you go out there with the idea that you will just grab a bite to eat from the student union. That is designed for the folks who get out there at 2:00 in the afternoon and need to pass some time before heading to the stadium.
That is just not good enough.
A solid food menu only makes your tailgate more special. And live on the edge a little. Don't bring your little grill every week and cook some frozen hamburgers and hot dogs. Keep the menu diverse. There are plenty of things that are easy to prepare that don't require plenty of labor. A good example of how to make your menu diverse is to base it around a central theme of your choice. It makes it more fun.
Let's face it, we can compile another list of 10 reasons why beer is important at any tailgate. Others might prefer to bring mixed drinks and such, but it doesn't get any simpler than beer. Also, once you have arrived and your beer is iced down and you are ready to sit and relax, be sure to designate someone as your personal beer bitch.
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