Inside Tailgating
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Have you or your kids got a boo-boo lately? Don’t succumb yourself to the Dora the Explorer band-aids to stop the bleeding, instead stick on a bandage of your favorite college team. Varsity Adhesive Bandages not only stop the wound, but they are also the hot new accessory for showing off your school spirit. The …
When we get a craving here in the office (The Shed), we enjoy looking up different tailgating recipes and trying it out. Here’s one that I found awhile back that I haven’t shared yet and thought It would be perfect because not only does it have beer in it, it has brats. A hot brat …
This time last week we were speaking with James Bell from General Motors about tailgating and some of the newest tailgating items out there that could accompany the 2013 GMC Acadia. You might have seen us on television if you were in one of the 20+ cities that it was broadcast in. But if you …
Everybody has heard of, and most likely played many times, the “sport” of Beer Pong. A tailgating favorite, this game stands the test of time with its incorporation of ping-pong, basketball, and most importantly, steady beer drinking. But have you ever heard of Pong Beer? This brand new “Pong Lite” alcoholic beverage from the Latrobe, …
I’ve always been involved in competitive tailgating games that get restarted over and over again. In all the fun that goes on it gets tough to keep track of the score. Well not anymore, a new invention has been created to keep your drink in a safe place while taking score for every tailgating game …
Here at Inside Tailgating we create some pretty random and off the wall debates in our office and out at tailgates. One of our favorite debates is becoming an open weekly discussion this Fall. We are throwing Pop-Culture into the Tailgating Mainstream and allowing you to debate with us…“Who Would You Rather Tailgate With….?” I, …
TAILGATE TO HEAVEN: A BRITISH NFL FAN TACKLES AMERICA In 2008, British author Adam Goldstein set out on a journey when writing Tailgate To Heaven that would fulfill the fantasy of NFL tailgaters everywhere. He planned an expedition to the U.S to experience home games from every NFL Franchise in the league. Goldstein traveled across …
The summer is approaching. This is the perfect time to plan ahead for the upcoming football season. If you really want to impress your fellow tailgate partygoers this season, don’t just bust out a grill. If you’re ready to fry up some good eats, that certainly aren’t good for your arteries, roll out this 9-Gallon …
Do you want to look tough, spirited and thrifty all at the same time? If you want a sports-related tattoo, but don’t want the pay the price and/or suffer the pain of getting permanent-lasting real ink on your body, try out Fan-A-Peel. Made by Innovative Adhesives, these temporary waterless tattoos actually look like the real …
Now that the NFL Draft is complete and all the fines and suspensions are handed down in the New Orleans Saints bounty fiasco, it’s time to start preparing for the NFL season. If you want some headgear that will really stand out from the cap-wearing crowd, try putting a FoamHead on your melon. Made out …
Do you want to look cool for the NBA Playoffs that will begin this weekend? Even if you’re not one of the rich folks able to shell out hundreds of dollars for a seat to one of the postseason games, you can still look great in one of these sweet designs from Three 60 Gear. …
The NHL playoffs are in full swing. And if you’re checking out all the slapshots, bone-crushing checks and cat-like goalie saves, you have to look cool doing so, right? Nothing shows off your fandom — while doubly acting to intimidate opposing fans — quite like WARFACE. This line of hockey masks not only makes you …
Looking for a fast recipe to liven up your NASCAR tailgate? Look no further than this simple recipe loved by five-time NASCAR points champion Jimmie Johnson. JIMMIE JOHNSON’S GUACAMOLE Main Ingredients * 4 medium Avocados (with skin and pit removed) * 2 tbsp. Sour cream * 2 tbsp. Hot sauce * 1½ tsp. Garlic salt …
Unless you are He-Man carrying around a lightning-inducing sword, you don’t always have the power. And with all the cooking devices and gadgetry needed to pull off a successful tailgate, you need something powerful to get the electricity running when power sources are difficult (or impossible) to hook up to. Thankfully Eastern Tools & Equipment …
As you gear up for the Jimmy Buffett concert Friday night in Tampa, you have to make sure have all your necessary event items. Tickets, check. Beach hippie apparel, check. Grill, check. Food for before/after the show, check. But what about the beverage portion of your tailgate? Lukewarm beer can’t get you to Margaritaville, but …
Spring is here, which means warmer temperatures when it’s not pouring rain. Every tailgate needs ice to keep the drinks cold, but the transport of ice is never an easy thing. Not only do the bags leak all over your vehicle, but ice has always been heavy and awkward. But unless you want to tote …
How tough are you? Tough enough to wear an oversized glove to get noticed? If so, the Tuf Glove is right up your alley. The Tuf Glove is a large foam hand that not only makes you look like you’re about to transform into the Incredible Hulk, but it also holds your drink perfectly during …
Just because the weather is getting warmer doesn’t mean you’re stuck having to drink lukewarm beverages. When you really crave an ice-cold drink and you need it quickly, you don’t need an Arctic freezer, you just need to grab a Frost Boss. This appliance can make your canned beer (or soft drink) go from warm …
We’re approaching a huge sports weekend, with a full slate of NCAA Tournament action (men and women), Auto Racing, Golf, NBA and MLB spring training. No matter what sport your pregame party leads into, there’s one handy grilling gadget that is bound to be a hit, the All-League Slider electric grill. This grill weighs a …
March Madness is finally here! And if you’re attending one of these NCAA Tournament sanctioned events, no alcohol will be served in the arena. But for all you ladies (and possibly some men too), Papa Bert has another tremendously devious design to sneak your liquor into any stadium. The Wine Rack Flask-Bra is not only …
Beer is sometimes the be-all, end-all alcoholic beverage for tailgaters, but what about those partygoers that crave a different type of drink? To kick up your party to a higher class, how about serving martinis? Too much of a hassle you say? Not any more. Picnic at Ascot sells a compact Portable Martini Set for …
College basketball’s March Madness is underway with Championship Week in full swing. As you tailgate in anticipation of your favorite conference’s tournament, try out this excellent recipe for basketball cupcakes. This is actually a lot easier to make than it looks, since the cookies and cupcakes are store bought. You can certainly go all out …
Tailgating before a big-time golfing event might not be as common or grandiose as a football game tailgate, but there are definite advantages for a pre-golf party. The perfect weather that embodies most PGA TOUR events is a huge plus, and since you’ll be walking several miles following your favorite pros during these tournaments, you …
Tailgating is all about having a good time with friends and family. For many tailgate partiers, it’s also about enjoying the finer things in life, as certain sporting events call for more expensive foods and beverages to partake in. However, others take the Jeff Foxworthy approach of tailgating like well, a “redneck.” If you’re in …
