| Fans of the University of Georgia Bulldogs are | | | | stadium cushions, which are far more lightweight |
| known for their enthusiasm. Tailgating before | | | | and advanced than their predecessors, and even |
| home games - and at the annual Georgia-Florida | | | | come accessorized with pockets and drink |
| matchup in Jacksonville, dubbed 'The World's | | | | holders. |
| Largest Cocktail Party,'- is an annual fall rite not to | | | | Inclement Weather Protection- |
| be missed. For those diehard fans that can't get | | | | Whether it is protection from the heat of the sun, |
| enough, here are a few gift ideas that make the | | | | or a rainy day, fans need to be protected from |
| tailgating experience complete. | | | | the elements. Full tailgating tents can provide |
| Coolers- | | | | shelter in a simple popup form, complete with |
| Lots of coolers are essential to beat the southern | | | | team logo on the side, and large, golf-style |
| heat and humidity! Tailgaters rely on coolers | | | | umbrellas hold off the rain or sun. Once the crisp |
| packed with ice to keep drinks, beer, and food | | | | fall air sets in late in the season, plush throws and |
| cool for cooking throughout the day. Coolers with | | | | sweatshirts are available to warm off the chill. |
| the famous Georgia 'G', are available in a variety | | | | Stylish Duds- |
| of forms, and fit any need. | | | | A true fan will show his pride by wearing any |
| Good old-fashioned igloos are always prevalent | | | | number of styles of University of Georgia logo |
| throughout the tailgating areas, but coolers also | | | | clothing- today's polo shirts come in a variety of |
| come in collapsible garbage-can styles, which are | | | | styles, and are available in several types, including |
| great for holding lots of ice and easy to grab | | | | a high-tech Dry-Fit cloth. This fabric is designed to |
| drinks, then fold up for the ride home; rolling | | | | release soil, and wick moisture away from the |
| coolers, which have an extendable handle for | | | | skin, keeping the wearer cooler and drier. Snappy |
| easy rolling, rather than carrying; floating coolers, | | | | dressers may even want to consider a poplin or |
| which hold ice in the middle of an inner tube type | | | | oxford style shirt for the big day! |
| float; and soft-side coolers, which are easy to | | | | When fall comes to Athens, football springs to |
| carry, and hold a twelve pack. Whether you are | | | | mind for students and fans. Fans and alumni from |
| parked for the day, on the move, or even in the | | | | across the state, indeed, across the country, |
| pool there is a cooler for you! | | | | gather several times each season to tailgate |
| Seats- | | | | before the explosively exciting Georgia football |
| Lightweight, folding chairs are a must-have for | | | | games. There are several essential- to make sure |
| tailgaters. Easy to fold and store, these red and | | | | you have a ticket, get an early parking spot, |
| silver seats are ubiquitous. Along with folding | | | | dress in red and black, have the necessary |
| tables set up for cooking and eating, portable | | | | tailgating equipment, and come to have a good |
| chairs are a must. Other seat types include | | | | time! Woof Woof! |
