The Best Tailgate Gear Checklist for Lane Stadium

A great tailgate isn't about the most gear — it's about the right gear. Here's the short list that covers 90% of what you actually use.

Start with a 10x10 canopy, four folding chairs, one folding table, and a wheeled cooler large enough for ice plus drinks. Add a portable grill (propane travels easier than charcoal), tongs, and a cutting board.

Bring a battery-powered speaker, a football, and cornhole — plus a trash bag and paper towels. That's it. Everything else is bonus.