Fold down the chip bag and turn it into its own chip bowl. Here's how: fold the top edge inside the bag first, then begin rolling the bottom corners, up into the base of the bag, pushing the chips up as you go.
Bring a metal bucket for still-glowing coals and make sure your grill is extinguished properly.
Create your very own tailgate checklist with the staples you always pack for each game, for each football season and laminate.
The lamination will let you check off items or make notes with a dry erase marker, wipe clean with a damp paper towel.
Blankets provide additional areas for eating and game playing, and can also come in handy should the weather get chilly.
