A lot of people assume tailgating is a warm-weather endeavor, but some of my favorite parking-lot festivities have happened in the dead of winter—either after skiing powder all day or while gearing up for a football game. The beauty of tailgating is that you don’t need much to have a good time. I’ve hosted pre- and post-event parties for concerts, football games, and long bike rides with nothing more than a cheap camp chair, a bucket of grocery-store fried chicken, and a double-layered plastic bag packed with ice and beer.
I respect the minimalist approach, but—like most pursuits—better gear leads to a better experience. I consider myself a bit of a tailgating connoisseur, throwing small parking-lot gatherings for everything from Widespread Panic shows to professional horse races.
Here, I highlight the five pieces of tailgating gear that are defining my tailgate setup as we head into winter. Some items have been with me for years, while others are new additions, but all of them have helped me seriously elevate my game—and I can’t wait to put them to work during ski-season après.
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