Tailgate Tents/ Shades
I'm in the market for a new durable, easy set-up Michigan tent/ shade for tailgating. Obvioulsy there are several options online, but wanted to get some opinions on what works for others. I know that the EZ-up's are nice, but I haven't found any of that particular brand with the "M" logo.
Also, is there anyone out there that has this sideline shade? Is it big enough to walk under, or is it more for sitting?http://www.tailgaterzone.com/michigan-wolverines-sideline-shade.html
I don't know how much you're looking to spend but here is one.
the one in your link looked more like a tent...so I dunno.
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Thanks, I've seen that one, but kinda looking for opinions on what others are using and what works best.
I've used a pair of 9' by 9' EZ Ups with blue tops and the Block M in yellow for the last 10 years. Serves my purposes. My original one broke after 8 years of heavy tailgate abuse and I replaced it last year with the same thing. I didn't throw in for the sides but I've never found that necessary.
The real answer is what you expect out of the tent. Are you trying to put up something that actually covers your entire space? If so, you'll need to bigger rectangular EZ Up. We just want to cover up our food tables with one and allow the other to be for people looking to stay out of the sun.
I think the 9 by 9 is the way to go. Not sure what are the good brands vs. the cheap brands. I know home depot had one for about $180 set up but it looked a little cheap. Similar to one we had for one season that broke that was $80 from Cabelas (no logo).
FWIW Home Depot did have tent sides for $30 i think. They were pretty sweet. Only have the M logo on one side though
for the info! Maybe I'll have to swing into H.D. and check it out!
Sadly, hunter green is mine. With Sunbrella (TM) fabric, keeps the heat build-up down, but can't be dyed.
I also spray with 3M Scotchgard (TM) to assist with rain-repellency.
Good luck with your hunt!
Edit: As below from Indiana Blue, work up to all the various accoutrements for your event: grill, heater, sides, battery/generator, blender, crockpot, et al.
Bummer on the color! Thanks for the tips though!
But it is another example of when going for cost over quality, green is always going to be cheaper and/or color of last resort. :)
I have the "cheap" easy to put up canopy (from Dick's) and bought the sides (must have when its freezing ... got a heater too, grill and beer are standard accessories) PLUS always flying the colors right above the tailgate. Picture below was from PSU last year ... 9 hours of solid tailgating! Great place to party! (Note: the PSU flag on my pole was for my daughter who graduated from PSU last May)
Go Blue!
the canopy is 10 x 10 and on sale at Dick's is around $60.
Go Blue!
I like the way this one looks, but wondering how stable and easy to set up it is...
If you're on soft ground, i.e. the golf course, use the stakes they provide, through the holes in the "feet" of each leg.
At Lions games, I've seen parking lot partiers use weights or sandbags hanging off bungee cords to hold 'em down.
This is the same one that I just bought too. I was able to get the tent and sides for somewhere around 200 with shipping. Hopefully it does work well.
they have a few.
The Home Depot in Ann Arbor sold them before. I paid $100 for it.
Found an 8 x 8 canopy at Meijer for $30 clearance. Only plan on using it for select games.
Question: I have been bouncing around Pioneer for the last 5 years and need to find a tailgate home. Any suggestions? Its usually just myself and one other person, but would love to find a group that meets up every week. Maybe I am just a loser and nobody wants to be my friend.
We bounce around Poineer a bit too!.... Sometimes in an RV, sometimes not.... We always try to get close to the DJ that sets up in front of the school! Good times!
When I park at Pioneer I usually park in the back. It is just easier for me to get out and head north. We always walk past that area with the dj. Last year we parked at a church nearby that is a longer walk, but saved us like $25 each time. I am fairly new to the blog and have been wondering if there is any sort of mgoblog tailgate.
SagNasty. I am too.
I am in the same boat as you. Its just me plus one at each tailgate. i've been parking at pioneer for a long time, and would like to find a group of people to tailgate with each week.
maybe we should start a group of tailgaters. we have 4 to start, anyone else in? just need to pick a location and get there early to stake our claim each week
A group would be great. I was part of one until the great AAGOC group purge in 08 so I've been parking by myself and tailgating with whoever comes with me. I think I'm going to start parking at UofM golf course next year and see how that goes
How much is it to park at the golf course? I think I remember seeing $40? Thats a little too high for me. But, I guess I would be willing to try it for a game or two.
as far as i know the golf course is still $30. unless they are going to change it from last year. as much as i like parking at pioneer, i think i might try the golf course this year. Pioneer raised thier prices last year to $35 and now this year they are up to $40. AAGO is $40, but the three big games this year are gonna be $50.
I always get there early!
has a size restriction, though lightly enforced, of 10x10, so keep that in mind when you make your purchase.
This one is at Wal-Mart. I can't remember if we got ours at Wal-Mart or Meijer. The one in the link is $264 -- that seems like more than we paid. Maybe closer to $200? They are very well made and easy to get up/down.
For parking lots, it is tricky. You need sandbags or cinder-blocks if it is windy. I've also seen people fill buckets with concrete and tie off on those. Trying to tie one corner to the car and another corner to a cooler ends up not working very well. However, they are GREAT to have in the rain or on hot days with lots of sun.
We had a plain white one that we used for years until one day we decided that we didn't feel like putting the stakes in. Unfortunately a gust of wind picked it up, carried it 20 yards away, and slammed it back into the ground. It got bent beyond repair. Moral of the story, use the stakes.