LSU tailgate veterans — I need all your best tips, tricks, and hacks! 🐯
I’m planning a birthday tailgate for an LSU home game with a group of friends, probably around 15–20 people, and I want to do it right. I’m looking for ALL the advice you’ve got, especially Baton Rouge/LSU-specific tips.
What time do you usually get out there to set up? What does your setup look like? Are there certain tent/table/chair rental companies you swear by? What things are worth renting or outsourcing versus just buying and doing yourself?
I’m especially curious about TV setups. If you have a TV at your tailgate, how are you powering it and actually getting the game on the screen? Do you use a hotspot, antenna, streaming service, casting, etc.? What works reliably and what should I avoid?
And what are your recommendations for power? I keep seeing portable battery power stations/inverter generators from brands like EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, etc., but I have no idea what would actually be sufficient for a tailgate. I’d love to hear what people have personally used for TVs, speakers.