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BAG OF (SPORTS) TRICKS

building a sports mom survival kit for those endless weekend games

COMPILED BY ALEXIS PATTERSON

FOR SITTING

TRY POP’S BLEACHER HOT SEAT, WHICH RECLINES, OFFERS EXTRA-WIDE SEATING AND HEATS UP FOR THOSE WINTER GAMES. IF THERE AREN’T BLEACHERS, BRING A CAMPING CHAIR. WE LIKE THE GCI OUTDOOR FREESTYLE ROCKER CHAIR.

POP HOT SEAT, $99. amazon.com //

GCI OUTDOOR FREESTYLE ROCKER

CHAIR, $59.99 at Academy Sports + Outdoors. Multiple locations; academy.com S OCCER, FOOTBALL, CHEER, TENNIS, BASKETBALL, TUMBLING—whatever sport gets your child’s heart pumping, there’s a lot of stuff for moms to lug around. We talked to sports moms across Dallas-Fort Worth to find out what you really need to get through games and competitions.

FOR KEEPING YOU COOL

If it’s hot out there, you’ll be so happy you brought a misting fan. The HandFan is a great choice.

HANDFAN PORTABLE HANDHELD MISTING FAN, from $20.99. amazon.com

FOR STAYING HYDRATED

A MUST FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS, BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK HAS NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, FLAVORS OR DYES.

FOR STASHING THE SMALL STUFF

The in-demand Bogg Bag gets great feedback. It won’t tip over, the bottom doesn’t leak, and you can even hose it off at the end of the day.

SMALL BOGG BAG TOTE, from $55 at Dillard’s. Multiple locations; dillards.com BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK, $6.39 for an 8-pack at Target. Multiple locations, target.com

FOR TOTING THE BIG STUFF

While it can't fit in a bag, a folding wagon is on almost every mom’s list. They collapse for easy storage, come with heavy-duty wheels and often pockets, and are good for transporting equipment, your bag, water jugs and even tired kids. Check out the Pottery Barn Expandable Wagon All-Terrain (which includes a waterproof liner