10 Ways to Spice Up Your Tailgate

The importance of tailgating is displayed every game, as fans arrive in the parking lots six hours before the kickoff, pigskin in hand, chairs folded in the trunk and food and alcoholic beverages ready to be digested.

However, many fans lack the necessary accoutrement to truly pull off a successful tailgate. They are bereft of the significant pieces to help get ready for the game.

Here's where we come in. With these activities, pieces of cooking equipment, food choices and music preferences, tailgating becomes a second-nature success.

For those who want to improve their tailgating experience, making it into a weekly tradition, these are the creative ways to get it done and impress friends and family.

Here are 10 ways to spice up your tailgate.

Enjoy.

10. Sideline Heater

During the frigid months of winter, tailgating can be quite the uncomfortable process.

While inebriation is an ideal way to warm up, only sideline heaters can effectively keep a fan happy, as well as a fearless defensive end.

DeMarcus Ware doesn't seem to be four feet away.

9. A Team Table

While a University of Missouri table isn't what you need, a table with your team on it surely is.

Fan spirit is all about representing one's team and sharing one's loyalty with friends and family.

What the table is used for is up to you.

8. Joe Cahn from Tailgate Takedown

Known as the commissioner of tailgating, Tailgate Takedown host Joe Cahn is now in his twelfth season on the road, having used 83,397 gallons of gas to travel to all 31 NFL stadiums, over 123 college stadiums and 9 NASCAR tracks.

If anyone can judge tailgating, it's this unique chef.

The man, the legend.

7. Portable Toilet System

While this is definitely a start, tailgaters need to use this model as a simple example that needs improvement.

With drinks behind for easy access, at least three rolls of toilet paper and a comfortable seat heater, all that is missing is a protective cover.

Not from the eyes of neighbors, but rather the rainy weather than can make an appearance.

That's never fun.

6. Garbage Bags

Not to sound like Al Gore, but it's time to go green, considering we don't want this kind of result from a tailgate party. 

This is where the importance of garbage bags comes in.

While we prefer bags that can do the dirty work themselves, this will suffice.

5. A Plasma Television

At this point, there seems to be no point in entering the stadium.

With your own food, and family comfortably seated next to you, the game is that much more enjoyable.

But proper tailgaiting procedure requires the throng of fans to attend the game itself.

Rules, however, were made to be broken.

4. Grill and Stainless Grilling Multi Tool

This presentation is key to a prosperous tailgating party, with all tools and condiments methodically lined up along the side opposite the powerful, flashy grill.

With every piece of equipment available at your fingertips, there should be no hiccups during the cooking process.

Not everyone is so lucky, it could end up like this.

3. A Hot Tub

While it's rare to see such a brilliant decision made for a tailgate party in terms of bringing a portable hot tub, this is the gift that can bring happiness to all.

On a frigid day, with temperatures below zero and fans aching for an exhilarating bath, this is the ideal situation.

A tailgating dream.

2. Face Painter

Oakland Raiders fans aren't the only ones who stress the importance of face painting before the game.

While the two fans are aiming for an intimidating presentation, their face painter in the middle is seemingly content with a calm smile. 

Her work is done.

1. Journey Is Key

When deciding on what music to blast on the speakers, there is only one decision to make. 

It's naturally time to toss the speakers and invite Journey to play live at your tailgate party.

You can expect plenty of bromance.