{"id":4815,"date":"2025-06-27T16:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T21:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=4815"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T21:45:18","slug":"grilling-tailgate-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/grilling-tailgate-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Tailgating Essentials for Football Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"discover-what-to-bring-to-your-next-tailgate-party-with-this-checklist\"><strong>Discover what to bring to your next tailgate party with this checklist. <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<p>Tailgating is all about having food and fun before cheering on your favorite football team. But showing up unprepared can put a damper on the day for you and your group. If you&#8217;re new to tailgating or are just looking to take it to the next level, this checklist from Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet will ensure you have everything you need to plan the perfect tailgate experience. From food to entertainment and safety essentials, we&#8217;ll walk you through everything you need to pack.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n\n<li><a href=\"#essential-gear\">Essential Gear<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#food-and-drinks\">Food and Drinks<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#entertainment-and-games\">Entertainment and Games<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#safety-items\">Safety Items<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"essential-gear\"><strong>Essential Gear <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your checklist might vary depending on the size of your group or location. But here is the essential equipment no tailgate is complete without:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cooking-tools\"><strong>1. Cooking Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/grilling-outdoor-cooking\/\">Portable Grill<\/a>: <\/strong>This is one of the most important parts of your tailgate if you&#8217;re planning on cooking there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/fuel-fire-starter\/\">Fuel<\/a>: <\/strong>Don&#8217;t forget the propane, charcoal, or lighter fluid to fuel your grill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/grilling-tools-accessories\/\">Grilling Tools<\/a>: <\/strong>Bring things like tongs, spatulas, and any other utensils you need for flipping and serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/slow-cookers\/\">Slow Cooker<\/a>: <\/strong>This is great for keeping food hot. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottle Openers: <\/strong>This is a commonly forgotten item that you&#8217;ll want to bring with for drinks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disposable Dinnerware: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll need disposable plates, cups, and utensils to eat with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper Towels and Napkins: <\/strong>These come in handy to clean up any messes or spills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-seating-and-shelter\"><strong>2. Seating and Shelter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/outdoor-shade-and-structures\/\">Pop-Up Canopy or Tent<\/a>: <\/strong>While not required, these can be great for providing shade and shielding you from rain when the weather is unpredictable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/camping-chairs\/\">Folding Chairs<\/a>: <\/strong>Bring enough foldable chairs for everyone in your group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/folding-tables\/\">Folding Tables<\/a>: <\/strong>Having enough tables is helpful for preparing and serving food. Having smaller side tables for beverage can be nice, too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-food-storage\"><strong>3. Food Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/coolers\/\">Cooler<\/a>: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll want a large, heavy-duty cooler to keep your drinks and food cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ice: <\/strong>Fill your cooler with ice or reusable ice packs to help keep everything chilled. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food Storage Containers: <\/strong>In addition to the cooler, you&#8217;ll need airtight containers to store your food in. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-organization\"><strong>4. Organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tablecloths: <\/strong>It&#8217;s a good idea to bring tablecloths to keep everything clean. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trash Bags: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll need these for easy cleanup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plastic Bins: <\/strong>These are great for organizing supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Essential Gear<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div 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Here&#8217;s everything you should consider bringing:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-main-dishes\"><strong>1. Main Dishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Burgers, Hot Dogs, or Brats: <\/strong>These are classics for a reason. They&#8217;re easy to pack, cook, and serve. Just don&#8217;t forget the buns, condiments, and any other toppings you like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marinated Meats: <\/strong>Another option is chicken wings, steaks, ribs, or veggie or meat skewers. We recommend marinating the food at home beforehand to save time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-snacks-and-sides\"><strong>2. Snacks and Sides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chips and Dips: <\/strong>Options like salsa, guacamole, or queso are always crowd-pleasers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, or Coleslaw: <\/strong>These side dishes are easy to make ahead of time and are served cold. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruit or Vegetable Trays: <\/strong>These finger foods are great because they&#8217;re not messy and are easy to pack and eat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Desserts: <\/strong>It&#8217;s also nice to bring a sweet treat. Simple things like cookies or brownies are always a good option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-drinks\"><strong>3. Drinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alcoholic Beverages: <\/strong>A variety of options like beer and seltzers are classics. Just make sure to check venue regulations beforehand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Alcoholic Options: <\/strong>Stock up on a mix of things like soda, water bottles, juice, or sports drinks. If it&#8217;s going to be cold outside, consider bringing coffee or hot chocolate to help keep warm. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Food and Drinks<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-category-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category-list carousel-track\" data-cy=\"blains-carousel-carousel\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/baked-goods\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0301\/20250716093140.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/baked-goods\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Desserts<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/baked-goods\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/beverages\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0302\/20241029123725.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/beverages\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Beverages<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/beverages\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/snack-foods\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0308\/20250106140416.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/snack-foods\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Snack Foods<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/snack-foods\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/grilling-seasonings-and-rubs\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/041710\/20240116033313.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/grilling-seasonings-and-rubs\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Grilling Seasonings and Rubs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/grilling-seasonings-and-rubs\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"entertainment-and-games\"><strong>Entertainment and Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A good tailgate should also include some sort of entertainment. Here are some items to bring along for some pre-game fun:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-games\"><strong>1. Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/lawn-games\/\">Lawn Games<\/a>: <\/strong>Classic games like cornhole and ladder ball are tailgating must-haves. They&#8217;re easy to set up and great for playing in parking lots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Football or Frisbee: <\/strong>These are great for casually tossing around the parking lot. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cards or Board Games: <\/strong>These are a perfect downtime activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-music\"><strong>2. Music <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/portable-speakers\/\">Portable Bluetooth Speaker<\/a>: <\/strong>Bring one of these to help set the mood and get the group energized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Playlist: <\/strong>It can be fun to make your own themed playlist for the occasion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Entertainment and Games<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-category-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category-list carousel-track\" data-cy=\"blains-carousel-carousel\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/portable-speakers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0204021103\/20190716155043.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/portable-speakers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Portable Speakers<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/portable-speakers\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/lawn-games\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0605040517\/20230324084813.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/lawn-games\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Lawn Games<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/lawn-games\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/football\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/06050412\/20190716155750.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/football\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Football<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/football\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/board-games\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/100801\/20190912162302.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/board-games\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Board Games<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/board-games\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/card-games\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/10080201\/20190912165021.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/card-games\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Card Games<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/card-games\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-items\"><strong>Safety Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to prepare for any minor mishaps or emergencies, too! Here&#8217;s what you can bring that just might end up saving the day:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-first-aid\"><strong>1. First Aid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Aid Kit: <\/strong>Stock this with bandages, pain relivers, and antiseptics just in case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/sunscreen\/\">Sunscreen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/bug-spray\/\">Bug Spray<\/a>: <\/strong>Protect yourself from the elements with these items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-food-safety\"><strong>2. Food Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/fire-extinguishers\/\">Fire Extinguisher<\/a>: <\/strong>If you&#8217;re grilling, you should always have one of these on hand. And make sure you fully extinguish all flames before leaving your area unattended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meat Thermometer: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll need one of these to make sure your food is cooked to the correct temperature and safe to eat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wipes and Hand Sanitizer:<\/strong> If bathrooms aren&#8217;t easily accessible, these are great for cleaning your hands before handling food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-weather-prep\"><strong>3. Weather Prep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blankets or Jackets: <\/strong>These are great to bundle up in if the weather&#8217;s colder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rain Ponchos or Umbrellas: <\/strong>These are a good thing to have in case it starts raining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fan or Portable Heater: <\/strong>These will help you stay comfortable if it&#8217;s extra hot or cold outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Safety Essentials<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon 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\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/rain-suits-and-ponchos\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Rain Ponchos and Rain Suits<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/rain-suits-and-ponchos\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/mens-umbrellas\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/01090509\/20240216092223.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/mens-umbrellas\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Umbrellas<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/mens-umbrellas\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop 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