. . .because that one time someone forgot to pack the Diet Coke was unbearable.
Just kidding. Any seasoned college football tailgater of course knows how to improvise, and wouldn't let a lack of ice cold name brand soda ruin their gameday, but why take any chances?
Here is a printable checklist so you don't forget the important stuff you need to pack for an enjoyable day of tailgating:
Happy Tailgating!
(Photos: Festive - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Flag - 1, 2; Flying WVs - 1, 2, 3; Food - 1, 2, 3, 4; Cornhole - 1, 2, 3, 4; Apparently there are at least two entire cornhole stores in WV. Seems a niche market to me, but they have cool blue and gold boards, check 'em out: The Cornhole Store, Mountain State Cornhole; Catch - 1, 2, 3; Drink - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Hat Wear - 1, 2, 3; Mantrip - Learn about the somewhat new tradition here: Mantrip Explained)
(Photos: Early - Eggs and Hash Browns, Bacon; Later - Burgers, Chili ; Anytime - Seven Layer Dip, Cookies)
Breakfast Potato Bites ("to-go" bite sized!)
Bobby Flay Grilled Chicken Wings (with Spicy Chipotle Hot Sauce and Bleu Cheese-Yogurt Dipping Sauce - oh my!)
Drink Cheat Sheet (photos: Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Hot Toddy, Spiked Cider, recipes adapted from cocktails.com)
