Canopies
-- determine the right size for your group and parking situation
-- will it be used where parking limitations are in effect?
-- will it be used primarily in cool to hot weather?
-- how important is color and logo to you?
Canopies can be found on sale for as cheap as $50 to upwards of $300. Anytime you slap a team logo on the canopy expect the price to double. If you plan to use it in an NFL stadium you might be required to use a 8' wide canopy.
Canopy Construction
Canopies are constructed two basic ways: straight legged and slanted or angled legged. Straight leg construction is usually more money but the big advantage is the easy ability to install side walls and good selection of sidewalls. Sidewalls are pricey but pretty much a necessity for late season tailgating. If the weather isn't too bad...only one or two sidewalls will be okay. Generally you install them to either knock the wind down or keep the sun out to set up a TV viewing area. You can find sidewalls for slanted legged canopies but it is a bit harder. The panels will be generic too...I can't find SU logo stuff in slanted legged sidewalls.
Don't be that guy
Canopies are big airfoils...and on a windy day you need to secure them.View attachment 95656
Straight Legged Canopy with Sidewalls
Slanted Legged Canopy With Sidewall (Sorry For The Logo...couldn't find SU)
Great thread. I have a million tailgating stories and most of the bad ones involve alcohol. Rule number one. If you are using charcoal, you need to make sure your coals are extinguished properly. Otherwise you will be this guy in the video. I've seen it happen a few times. Cars Burn in MetLife Parking Lot During Jets GameThis thread is designed for fellow tailgaters to share info on tailgating to include gear, tips, recipes, TV setup and battling hot/cold weather.
Best type of chicken to serve?
Breasts (boneless)?
Legs and thighs?
Wings?
My thoughts...the best bang for your buck is to look for Legs and Thighs on sale. Tailgating is often about finger food. Wings are awesome but pricey. Legs and Thighs can be handle without plasticware and you still can look somewhat civilized.
Thoughts?
Canopies
-- determine the right size for your group and parking situation
-- will it be used where parking limitations are in effect?
-- will it be used primarily in cool to hot weather?
-- how important is color and logo to you?
Canopies can be found on sale for as cheap as $50 to upwards of $300. Anytime you slap a team logo on the canopy expect the price to double. If you plan to use it in an NFL stadium you might be required to use a 8' wide canopy.
Canopy Construction
Canopies are constructed two basic ways: straight legged and slanted or angled legged. Straight leg construction is usually more money but the big advantage is the easy ability to install side walls and good selection of sidewalls. Sidewalls are pricey but pretty much a necessity for late season tailgating. If the weather isn't too bad...only one or two sidewalls will be okay. Generally you install them to either knock the wind down or keep the sun out to set up a TV viewing area. You can find sidewalls for slanted legged canopies but it is a bit harder. The panels will be generic too...I can't find SU logo stuff in slanted legged sidewalls.
View attachment 95656
Straight Legged Canopy with Sidewalls
Slanted Legged Canopy With Sidewall (Sorry For The Logo...couldn't find SU)
Don't be that guy
Canopies are big airfoils...and on a windy day you need to secure them.
I suggest bringing some nylon rope as a backup but the best way to keep a canopy down is to use weights. Wind under 10 mph you are usually okay with out weights. If the wind is 10 mph or over or you are expecting gusts you need to secure the tent.
You can pound in some stakes first (if you are on grass or gravel) into the hole on each leg bottom. This really only should be used by themselves in light wind days. For windier days you need canopy weight plates. I like plates that are easy to stack with interlocking design
Obviously the more weight the more wind protection. I like the plates above as they are stack-able and each one weighs 7.5lbs. This should be good for 10-15 mph days. Add another set and you can get to 20 mph. At 20+ mph...you have to be really experienced to put up a canopy. You have to utilize wind breaks and rope.
Cold Days
Sidewalls are key...Get all four sidewalls put up. Install the door opening sidewall away from the wind. You need heat. I recommend a 20lbs propane tank (the size that comes with most grills) and a heater attached to it like this. Make sure you have 30,000 BTU for Syracuse. I find that 15,000 BTU doesn't help much below 35-40 degrees. The heater should have tip over safety protection.
If you have Amazon Prime...that is a good place to start shopping.
You gotta get here early...but I heard the parking lot behind the The Syracuse Eye Center does cashIs there any place to park and set up a small tailgate near Marshall or Walnut without having a season permit? Just looking for a place for tomorrow. I don't want to have to shuttle bus it.
Not the expert, but I do know some stores that well them will take them back to recycle/reuse them. I have the same type of Weber.TexanMark , got a question for you.
I have a Weber portable grille, tabletop which is fine for small family tailgates. The propane tank is that small 16 oz type. How can you A - tell when they're finished and B - dispose of them? Did some spring cleaning and don't want to blow up the garbage man.
Thanks!
You probably know this but for $10 you can buy a hose adapter so you can hook up a 20 lb tank to your tabletop grill. Don't need to deal with the little ones anymore.TexanMark , got a question for you.
I have a Weber portable grille, tabletop which is fine for small family tailgates. The propane tank is that small 16 oz type. How can you A - tell when they're finished and B - dispose of them? Did some spring cleaning and don't want to blow up the garbage man.
Thanks!
TexanMark , got a question for you.
I have a Weber portable grille, tabletop which is fine for small family tailgates. The propane tank is that small 16 oz type. How can you A - tell when they're finished and B - dispose of them? Did some spring cleaning and don't want to blow up the garbage man.
Thanks!
Unfortunately, the options are limited if you're looking for one with an SU logo on it online. The school store has one for $200. Theres also this one for a bit less:In the market for a SU canopy. Most places online currently are either $200+ or sold out. Please post any sales you may see in the coming year. Thanks.