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Best Tailgate Gear

I know it's a little early to start talking about this, but as newer season ticket holders, my best buddy and I are pretty much addicted to tailgaiting on the golf course.  After 2 years, we are still perfecting our tailgate.  He recently got one of those folding Coleman grills, I made some custom painted M cornhole boards, and I'm getting a Michigan beer pong table for my birthday.

 

So, I'd like to hear about/see the board's best tailgating gear.  Links or pictures would be much appreciated.

 

 

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:00 PM | It's all about what you wear (Score:1)
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I always go with black socks, Burkenstocks, my "Michigan F.B.I Agent" half-shirt, and Maize Thong with the M right where it should be.

Give me a bit and I"ll find the picture and download it for all of you  (the picture is from the Northwestern game in 2008 - so don't judge)

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:04 PM | You cannot upload... (Score:1)
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...images from your desktop. They have to be located on the interwebs somewhere. 

LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:08 PM | Cool, (Score:1)
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Thanks.

 

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:35 PM | Like Here: (Score:1)
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http://tinypic.com/

I have a Fandom Endurance III merit badge

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:09 PM | One solid purchase I made before last year... (Score:1)
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was one of those big orange Coleman water coolers with the spigot at the bottom.  It was an impulse buy at Meijer for like $15 (on-sale), but having a bigass jug of water is helpful for washing hands, re-hydrating between high-gravity malted beverages, and so on. 
 

Plus if we get a huge win, there's the chance I could talk somebody into pouring it all over my head like I'm a head coach.

 

Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin when I'm losin again

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:18 PM | Yes (Score:1)
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That would be awesome.

 

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:14 PM | Getting a heater is always (Score:1)
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Getting a heater is always great for the November games.

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April 26th, 2011 at 7:47 PM | I recommend a small fire pit (Score:1)
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I recommend a small fire pit for those games. 

Just be sure to lock them up to your axle or something. Mine was stolen after the Big Chill.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:15 PM | Booze (Score:1)
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Booze

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:18 PM | Beer.  Lots and lots of beer. (Score:1)
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Beer.  Lots and lots of beer.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:52 PM | You can never have enough. (Score:1)
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You can never have enough.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:52 PM | You can never have enough. (Score:1)
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You can never have enough.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:19 PM | What I contribute to our tailgate (Score:1)
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Bass Pro Shop tent- got it really cheap and can easily fit 6 peope with comfort. I use it and it seems like it lessens the chance of rain.

Zing Zang bloody mary mix, cheap vodka, 24 pack of bud light- this is good for me and 4 others...I am alway feeling good pre game, but as soon as kickoff I sober up real fast.

UM vs osu 2011 bring your keys and make noise (get it keys!)

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:22 PM | I'm in the same boat (Score:1)
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I am trying to find some UM themed nipple tassles for those chilly November games.  So, everyone keep an eye out for me and help prevent some seriously dangerous THO.  Me nipples thank you in advance. 

Journal Entry - Day 782 of living amongst inbreds - Actually heard this today, "I don't see what the big deal is.  All he was doin' was protectin' the players. What's wrong with that?" 

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:26 PM | At the Big Chill we ruined (Score:1)
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At the Big Chill we ruined our Dick's blue tailgate tent.  I am now in the market for a Michigan version of that tent.  Wondering where to find the best prices on this tent with a block M and/or Michigan on it?  Thanks.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:41 PM | Websites (Score:1)
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This website seems to have some tents, and this site has lots of other stuff.

 

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:51 PM | Michigan Tent. (Score:1)
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This is where I bought mine, only one I could find under 200 bucks.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:39 PM | I tend to stay mobile and vist many tailgates (Score:1)
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My gameday drink of choice, with a brownbag of course,

I have a Fandom Endurance III merit badge

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April 26th, 2011 at 6:13 PM | eww (Score:1)
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Cheap and nasty!

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April 27th, 2011 at 6:01 AM | nice (Score:1)
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real nice

From the Red Cedar Message Board:  "God hates us."  Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does.  Everyone hates you.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:47 PM | 2010 Jeep Liberty, Weber Grill, and Polish Horseshoes (Score:1)
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Spartan's Alphabet: ADEFGHIJKLMNOPQRTUVWXYZ.
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April 26th, 2011 at 3:53 PM | How? (Score:1)
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I would love to tailgate every game but getting out of the golf course or pioneer lot sucks. What do u guys usually do? Do u stay until everybody is gone and then leave?

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:59 PM | Post game tailgate (Score:1)
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Beer tends to feel appropriate whether you or forlorn or elated.

All right Lemmings. Bring the heat.

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:07 PM | Refire up the grill, and (Score:1)
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Refire up the grill, and everyone but the 'driver' can grab a few more brews.

Spartan's Alphabet: ADEFGHIJKLMNOPQRTUVWXYZ.
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April 26th, 2011 at 4:13 PM | Ann Arbor Golf and Outing (Score:1)
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doesn't kick you out until 2 hours after the game, so I usually just stick around till then and let the traffic die down.

 

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:54 PM | This shows up at every tailgate. (Score:1)
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All right Lemmings. Bring the heat.

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April 26th, 2011 at 3:57 PM | all you need is cold beer and (Score:1)
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all you need is cold beer and a cooler - the rest tends to take care of itself after about an hour

go blue!

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:04 PM | Make sure you have a shotgun (Score:1)
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Make sure you have a shotgun champ, always a favorite at my tailgate. Another fan favorite is the Octabong. 

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:35 PM | Not sure if (Score:1)
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you've actually used the shotgun champ, but it's a crock in my opinion

"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing." -- Bo

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:43 PM | I use it all the time, works (Score:1)
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I use it all the time, works great.  The trick is to not hammer it all the way on the can, it leaks if you do that.  

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April 27th, 2011 at 8:02 AM | That's what she said. (Score:2 Funny)
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That's what she said.

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:47 PM | Wow... (Score:1)
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I know the guy who invented the shotgun champ!!!

Wherever you go, desire is desire... The sun cannot bleach it, nor the tide wash it away...

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:11 PM | you could always rock one of (Score:2 Informative)
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you could always rock one of these

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:45 PM | Giant Jenga (Score:1)
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I am in the process of making a giant Jenga game. It includes 69 2 x 4 blocks (10.5'' in length). I had the brilliant idea of painting all the blocks to represent 3 different schools, one of which is Michigan (Illinois and Illinois Chicago are the other two). I painted 22 blocks for UM, 11 blue and 11 maize. I painted the winged helmet and block M on the blue ones so far. I haven't figured out what I am putting on the maize blocks (so if you have any suggestions). The blue ones turned out pretty nice (maybe one day I will upload pics). I also made a case/box that is capable of holding all the blocks for easy carriage. I also painted the case and put a huge block M on one side.

So painting them turned out to be a bad idea for a couple of reasons. (A) really time consuming, especially since I did a design on each block. (B) after I painted them, I realized how sticky they become, so I will have to end up putting polyuerthane on them.

In actuallity though, making the Jenga set without the paint takes about 2 hours and wood is pretty cheap. It would be well worth the time and money to just make a raw set.

The only problem is that the set is very heavy and could cost you a lot of gas if you don't live close to Ann Arbor. Since I live in Chicago, I don't know if I will be bringing it up to Ann Arbor that much.

All in all, with the painting, it has been a fun little project.  

 

 

EDIT:  Another cool little thing I did with the set is I made a game within a game, so to speak. Are you are familiar with the drinking game Circle of Fire (or whatever people call it)? Each block has a rule or task written on the back, similar to how each playing card represents a rule. Once you pull of a block from the jenga stack, you have to do whatever it says. For instance, "Drink Two" or "Sing the Victors" etc.

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:50 PM | oversized jenga and (Score:1)
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oversized jenga and drinking.... sign me up

go blue!

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April 27th, 2011 at 10:05 AM | Giant Jenga (Score:1)
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Awesome idea, was it difficult to get perfectly straight 2x4s?  I would imagine that even a minor bow would cause an issue.

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April 28th, 2011 at 3:34 PM | (Score:1)
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No, wasn't an issue. I think I ended up buying 8ft 2x4's.

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:51 PM | Bring the TV! (Score:1)
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DirecTV dish, DVR, flat screen TV and Honda generator. It helps to have an Excursion to haul that stuff, too.

Nobody home...

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:59 PM | I've been collecting (Score:1)
Still in AA
Joined: 08/07/2009
MGoPoints: 808

I've been collecting tailgating items for years - grill, tent, heater, suburban, blender, etc. - but this is definitely the missing piece.  Hopefully I’ll have something in place by the Notre Dame game.

Let's eat Grandpa.

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April 26th, 2011 at 6:47 PM | Agreed, the HD DirectTV dish (Score:1)
Srock
Joined: 02/04/2010
MGoPoints: 278

Agreed, the HD DirectTV dish I bring, generator and flat screen HD TVS rock our tailgate. We also got christmas style while lights to hang down off the tent - makes the early mornings or post 330 games enough light to see. We've also started bringing kegs vs. beer cans - keeps the bums away.

Go Blue!

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April 26th, 2011 at 4:54 PM | fowling (Score:1)
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Joined: 12/09/2010
MGoPoints: 2

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April 26th, 2011 at 5:35 PM | ~33% Go Blue Banner Replica (Score:1)
gomaize11
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Joined: 09/02/2009
MGoPoints: 290

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/mgoarts-crafts-go-blue-banner

 

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April 26th, 2011 at 5:37 PM | At the Big Chill, I decided a (Score:1)
a2bluefan
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Joined: 12/29/2008
MGoPoints: 1802

At the Big Chill, I decided a big pot of chili was in order. My buddy brought one of these along to heat it up, it worked great, and so I requested one of my own for Christmas.

Coleman 2-burner stove (available in a couple different fuel options..this one's propane)

I automatically downvote "B1G"
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April 26th, 2011 at 8:50 PM | Winner (Score:1)
UAUM
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Joined: 11/03/2010
MGoPoints: 1021

Dude, that is Awesome!

 

Your MGoLawyer in Columbus.  Unabashedly representing the interests of Wolverines all across enemy territory and now back hoMe.

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April 26th, 2011 at 10:06 PM | Three Words.... (Score:1)
BlueInOH
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Joined: 07/07/2010
MGoPoints: 63

......Koleman Kamp Kitchen

never understimate the value a utility table/base kamp alpha at a tailgate

 

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April 27th, 2011 at 8:05 AM | My wife is from the south and (Score:1)
icefins26
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Joined: 02/01/2009
MGoPoints: 10528

My wife is from the south and outdoor cooking is a love of my in-laws.  I just purchased a Bayou Classic Outdoor Burner -- it's amazing.  I made some hot Captain w/cider before the Illinois game last year and would be prime for chili, also.

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