Cheer on the team rain or shine with these game day essentials

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Be ready for the fall sports season, no matter the weather. (Source: iStock)

The fall sports season is almost here. Both major sports leagues and your kids’ local leagues will be hitting their stride and pitting their teams against each other again in the coming months. Because of this, now is a time to rejoice for soccer and football fans who will get to see their favorite players and teams back on the field. Whether you are tailgating or watching the game live in the stadium, you should prepare for whatever nature has in store.

After all, regardless of your sport of choice, inclement weather is almost impossible to predict, so buying tickets in advance can often feel like a gamble. That’s why it pays to prepare in the event that the ticket you bought months ago falls on a day with less-than-stellar weather. Plus, if you’ve got a young athlete in your family, bad weather during a game is inevitable. After all, the fall season is no stranger to rain and chilly temps, not to mention ice-cold weather and even snow in the later months.

If you’d like to enjoy live sports and support your favorite team in person, check out these essential items to help ensure you’re ready for anything this fall season.

Waterproof Raincoat Hooded Rain Poncho

Keep this poncho with you for total waterproof protection–just in case. (Source: Amazon)

$18.99 $26.99 at Amazon

A poncho or raincoat is, without a doubt, one of the best tools for protection against the elements. With a hooded waterproof poncho (and ideally, an umbrella), you can ensure that you and your clothes stay almost completely dry – even through a four-hour football game. And this Amazon’s Choice raincoat is a great choice with its drawstring hood, front pocket, and compact storage pouch.

You’ll stay dry with this 100% polyester hooded raincoat, and it’s actually so waterproof that you can even use it as a camping tarp or ground sheet. Available in over 20 colors and designs, pick one that shows your team spirit.

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The price of this poncho varies by color, but many of the raincoats have a discount of up to 30% off, so check them out now.

Extra Large Outdoor Blanket

Here’s the outdoor blanket to end all other outdoor blankets. (Source: Amazon)

$25.49 $30.99 at Amazon

If you are tailgating or watching a local game on the grass, you’ll want to put something between you and the dirty ground. There’s no better way to claim a comfortable spot than with a large outdoor picnic blanket.

Not only will this soft picnic blanket provide you with a large, comfortable surface to sit on, thanks to its padded middle layer, but it also has a waterproof bottom layer, so you can avoid wet or muddy grass. This Amazon’s Choice blanket comes with a convenient carrying handle and storage bag, so it’s easy to carry. The durable and versatile blanket is available for just $25 on Amazon.

BESKAR Rechargeable Hand Warmer

Keep your hands toasty for hours in any weather with a little help from this rechargeable hand warmer. (Source: Amazon)

$29.99 $39.99 at Amazon

In the late fall months, temperatures can drop quickly. Even with winter gloves, keeping our hands from feeling the chill can be difficult. That’s why it pays to keep an electric hand warmer around when you go to a game in colder weather.

Having a hand warmer right in your pocket is the key to happily watching the game. As long as it’s charged, this electric hand warmer from Beskar can warm up to a 95-degree surface within just a few seconds, and it can last up to twelve hours. Plus, it is currently available for 25% off on Amazon.

Repel Umbrella Windproof Travel Umbrella

Never be caught without a good umbrella again. (Source: Amazon)

$22.95 $31.95 at Amazon

The benefits of an umbrella for everyday life can’t be understated. And while umbrellas are always convenient, you’ll never regret having one more than when you are stuck at a football game in the pouring rain. You can easily take this best-selling travel umbrella anywhere.

Along with a raincoat, there is no better protection you can have against rain or snow. Even on hot days, this travel umbrella can provide a source of shade from the scorching-hot sun. It’s compact, easy to grip, and Amazon’s No. 1 Best Seller in folding umbrellas. Get this umbrella for fall sports now, and thank yourself later – it’s available in six colors starting as low as $23.

Game day doesn’t stop for bad weather

Just because the weather has taken a turn for the worse doesn’t mean you have to leave your team high and dry (or wet, in this case). As long as you have these fall sports essentials, you can enjoy the game no matter the weather. Don’t delay — the long-awaited sporting season is right around the corner, and some of these sales won’t last long.

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