How to Tailgate in Style

How to Tailgate in Style More than 50 million people will pack up the grill this year and tailgate, mostly at college and pro football games. Over the past 140 years, tailgating has grown into a science, an art and a multi-billion-dollar industry. Take a peek into the habits and traditions of America's most avid sports fans. FOOD DRINK SEATING You Can't Go Wrong With: Top Tailgating Beers Canopy or Tent? BUD LIGHT PBR WINGS BURGERS BRATS 45% 30% 25% NACHOS & DIP BUD LIGHT PABST BLUE CRAFT BEER RIBBON CHILI SOURCE: SaveOnBrew.com 42% $500 spend more than $500 per season on food & supplies Check stadium regulations regarding ALCOHOL, which is one of the... never step foot in 30% the stadium How Tailgaters Cook Top 3 Banned Items: Chairs & Tables 51% 95% set up 3-4 hours before the game of tailgaters prepare their food at the stadium CHARCOAL GLASS ALCOHOL that's a long time to stand around 59% GAMES SMARTPHONE USE A COMBINATION OF GRILLS, SMOKERS & STOVES 80% Top 3 College Tailgating Games 39%) take photos with their smartphones 1% 1%, GRILL SMOKER STOVE SOURCE: Tailgating Institute of America High-tech Tailgating 1. 2. 3. Tailgaters are more likely than the average American to: Top 10 College Tailgating Destinations CORNHOLE LADDER BEER PONG BALL DOWNLOAD ACCESS SOCIAL TEAM COLORS AN APP NETWORKS in OREGON 10. Eugene, Ore. The MORE 200% Amore likely. (24% Amore likely/ OBNOXIOUS AUBURN SOURCE: BHiveLab Auburn, Ala. the BETTER NOTRE DAME 8. Notre Dame, Ind. Packing Your Tailgating Gear LSU Baton Rouge, La. SU 6 TENNESSEE Knoxville, Tenn. Nearly half of all tailgaters will schlep their gear to and from the stadium at least 6-10 times this season, while a diehard 21% will throw as many as tailgate parties. So what's the best way to haul around all that 11- OHIO STATE 5. Here's a look at the basic options: Columbus, Ohio WASHINGTON 4. Trailer Roof-Mounted Cargo Carrier Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier Seattle, Wash CLEMSON 3. Can pack a lot of gear H Less expensive than a trailer Gear is easily accessible +) without removing the carrier from the vehicle Clemson, S.C. 2. FLORIDA Gainesville, Fla. Towing and parking can be a hassle Gear is harder to access Requires a hitch OLE MISS 1. Oxford, Miss. StowAway2 SOURCES: Tailgating Institute of America; Tailgater Monthly; Brunner's BHivelab; Yahoo.com; SaveOnBrew.com; Bleacher Report CARGO CARRIERS www.StowAway2.com Copyright © 2012 StowAway Cargo Carriers Infographic designed by Mad Fish SEO I||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| ||| ////// I |||| ||||| |||| |||| ||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| I||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| ||| ||||