There are Razorback fans—and then there are Razorback fans with a tent, six folding chairs, two tables, a giant cooler, yard games, banners, signs, serving supplies, and enough red décor to make sure nobody has to ask which team they're supporting. A great tailgate takes gear. The problem is figuring out where all of that gear goes when Saturday is over. Instead of letting tents, coolers, chairs, tables, and game-day decorations take over the garage for the entire football season, self storage can give Razorback fans a dedicated place to keep their tailgating setup organized between games—and during the off-season.
Razorback Fans Know Tailgating Takes Gear
You can technically tailgate with a couple of chairs and a cooler. But for plenty of Razorback fans, that's just the beginning.
Once you've added the tent, folding tables, extra chairs, yard games, banners, signs, decorations, serving supplies, and everything else that makes your setup feel like your setup, tailgating starts requiring a serious amount of equipment.
It's great on game day. It's a little less great when you're trying to park in your garage on Monday.
When Game-Day Gear Takes Over the Garage
Football season stretches across months, but most tailgating equipment is only being used around game days. The rest of the time, those bulky items have to live somewhere.
- Pop-up tents and canopies
- Folding chairs
- Folding tables
- Empty coolers
- Storage totes
- Yard games
- Reusable serving equipment
- Banners and signs
- Razorback decorations
- Table coverings
- Outdoor rugs or mats
- Portable carts and wagons
- Other reusable game-day supplies
Keeping everything together in a dedicated storage space can free up room at home while making it easier to find what you need for the next game.
Build a Grab-and-Go Tailgate Setup
If you've ever started packing for a game and realized the tent is in the garage, the chairs are in the shed, the banner is in a closet, and nobody remembers where the yard game went, you already know the advantage of keeping everything together.
Think of your storage space as tailgate headquarters. Give each category an assigned place so loading up for game day becomes a routine instead of a scavenger hunt.
Give Tents, Tables and Chairs Their Own Zone
The bulkiest tailgating equipment is often the easiest to organize because it naturally fits into categories. Keep folded tents, tables, and chairs together and make sure frequently used pieces are accessible.
If you're storing equipment for several families or a larger tailgating group, consider labeling chairs, containers, or equipment so everyone knows what belongs to whom.
Don't Forget Coolers and Serving Equipment
Coolers can consume a lot of garage space between games. Before storing an empty cooler, clean it thoroughly and allow it to dry completely.
Reusable serving trays, beverage containers, table coverings, and similar game-day supplies can be grouped together in clearly labeled totes so they're easy to add to the load-out.
Organize the Fun Stuff Too
A tailgate isn't just tables and chairs. Yard games, banners, signs, flags, table decorations, outdoor rugs, and other extras are what turn a parking spot into game-day headquarters.
Smaller decorations can be placed into labeled containers while larger signs and banners can have their own designated area. Keeping everything together means you're less likely to discover your favorite game-day sign in the attic after football season is already over.
Clean It Now, Thank Yourself Next Saturday
After a long game day, cleaning equipment is probably the last thing anyone wants to do. But putting away dirty or damp gear only creates more work later.
- Wipe down tables
- Clean and completely dry empty coolers
- Shake debris from tents and canopies
- Allow tents to dry completely before folding
- Clean chairs as needed
- Check yard games for missing pieces
- Fold banners and reusable table coverings neatly
- Return smaller supplies to their labeled containers
When everything goes back clean and organized, loading up for the next game becomes much easier.
What Happens After Football Season?
Eventually, the last game ends and your tailgating equipment goes from 'we need this next weekend' to 'we won't touch this for months.'
That's when seasonal storage can really make a difference. Instead of dedicating prime garage space to football equipment all year, move less frequently used gear farther back and bring other seasonal items forward.
When football season returns, reverse the process and bring the tailgating setup back to the front.
Make the Next Game Day Easier
Good storage isn't just about having somewhere to put your stuff. It's about making the next time you use it easier.
- Keep all tailgating equipment in one area
- Label containers clearly
- Create a game-day loading checklist
- Keep frequently used items toward the front
- Store smaller supplies inside organized totes
- Clean and dry equipment before returning it
- Take a quick inventory before buying replacements
- Rotate the setup when football season ends
For the Fans Who Don't Exactly Travel Light
Some people go to the game. Other people arrive with a tent, matching chairs, three tables, a wagon, yard games, enough decorations to identify their tailgate from across the parking lot, and a setup they've been perfecting for years.
If you're in the second group, you probably already know that tailgating equipment deserves its own organization system.
Final Thoughts
Being ready for Razorback game day shouldn't require sacrificing your garage for the entire football season.
Whether your setup is a couple of chairs and a cooler or practically a portable living room in Razorback red, Modern Storage® can give your tents, tables, chairs, games, decorations, and other tailgating gear a dedicated place between Saturdays.
Keep it clean. Keep it organized. Keep it ready. Then when game day comes around again, all that's left to do is load up and call the Hogs.
What Razorback tailgating gear can I keep in storage?
Self storage can be useful for tents, folding tables, chairs, empty coolers, yard games, banners, signs, reusable serving equipment, storage totes, and game-day decorations. Contact your facility if you have questions about a specific item.
How should I organize tailgating supplies between games?
Keep similar items together and create clearly labeled containers for smaller supplies. Frequently used items should stay accessible so you aren't unloading half the unit before every home game.
Should I clean my tailgating gear before putting it into storage?
Yes. Make sure coolers, tables, chairs, tents, and other equipment are clean and completely dry before storing them. This also means you'll have less cleanup to do when the next game arrives.
Is storage useful after football season ends?
Absolutely. Instead of moving football gear from one corner of the garage to another, you can keep it organized during the off-season and rotate other seasonal items as your needs change.
What size storage unit do I need for tailgating gear?
It depends on how much equipment you have and whether you're storing other household or seasonal belongings with it. A smaller unit may work for a basic setup, while serious tailgaters with tents, tables, chairs, large decorations, and other seasonal items may need additional space.
Storage options, unit types, amenities, and access features vary by Modern Storage® facility. Customers should review their rental agreement and contact their facility with questions about specific items or storage needs.