Tailgating in the fall? Perfect. Tailgating in the summer? Brutal. Especially if you live in Arizona or Florida. Some of us will still brave the 104 degree heat and spend a couple of hours in the parking lot under a blazing sun before the game. That's a devoted fan. A sweaty fan. But a devoted fan.
To cool things down out there you're gonna need some shade. Not much natural shade in most big league parking lots, though. That's where SportsShade comes in.
Made for diehard fans, this portable, roll-up shadow maker is a huge 8 feet long and 6 feet wide. Perfect for getting Bubba out of the sun.
And if you remember the pulldown movie screens your high school used to show those "educational" films on, you'll be familiar with how the SportsShade works.
Two straps clip onto the raised tailgate of your truck - or onto a fence, car luggage rack, or low-hanging tree limb - and the retractible screen pulls out. Support legs drop into place, and you pull out the retractible guy ropes and stakes, jamming them into the ground or tying them off to a loaded cooler or weight bags for stability. Boom, you've got an instant shelter from the swelter.
The screen has a silver coating on the top to help reflect heat and UV rays, and the front banner can be customized to show a little home town pride. And you can also use it on the back patio during a weekend barbecue, or on your boat while fishing. As long as the boat isn't moving. High winds and an open SportsShade are not a good mix. And, for obvious reasons, I wouldn't recommend setting your grill under there either. Tell Bubba he's got to get back out in the sun to turn his ribs.
$139.99
www.sportsshade.com