So you, your spouse or partner, and another couple are off to the big game where everyone must have a good time. Everyone got up early to pack up all the necessities and put them in their SUV or van. His friends have their awkward backyard barbecue grill strapped to the bed of their two-seater pickup truck to effectively withstand category five hurricane-force winds. The grill is equipped with a large steel chain and padlock to prevent theft while everyone enjoys the game. They also brought in a large cooler that could hold enough drinks for the entire team and coaching staff, their lawn chairs, and a fairly large amount of other routine paraphernalia, most of which also have a separate combination steel chain and padlock. . You and yours are just as loaded in your SUV, except maybe for the grill. You meet the others at a predetermined location at a certain time and are ready to hit the road, when suddenly there is a delay because someone has to stop and refuel. Now it’s time to hit the road for the two-hour drive to the stadium. About thirty minutes into the trip, you’re trying to unwind from all the preparations and delays; you’re looking forward to being together to chat and have a good time on the road, but there’s too much for one vehicle. He also hopes you don’t get separated in traffic because when you get to the stadium you’ll want to be able to park next to each other.

Wait a minute; Suddenly you realize this is supposed to be fun and relaxing with friends! You find that when you get to the stadium, unpack, eat, repack, watch the game, and drive back, the fun factor drops considerably. The only time you can spend with your friends is at the stadium.

Why not use portable and compact products that fold, close and store in a much smaller space? Now all friends can travel in one car and have fun on the road. The SUV or truck will no longer be a requirement on game day; let’s face it, the car will probably get better gas mileage anyway!

Some great ideas might include a compact, folding, portable picnic table that seats four, a gas grill and cooler combo pack that keeps drinks cold and stores the grill, an insulated picnic basket for perishables, four folding stadium seats with storage pockets and carry straps, and an insulated tote bag for condiments, paper plates, etc.

Now we’re talking about a FUN trip with friends, less stuff, less hassle and everything can be transported and stored in a space of about seven or eight cubic feet, like the trunk of a car.

Let’s go Team!