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1. A rolling cooler cart to provide you with the cool beverages you need on a warm, sunny day. It's got a built-in bottle opener and a drain plug for melted ice.
Promising review: "A game-changer for outdoor gatherings! This portable patio cooler on wheels is built to last and is easy to move around. The built-in bottle opener is a convenient addition, and the efficient drainage system keeps things tidy. With ample storage space, it keeps drinks cold for hours. Plus, its versatile design doubles as a side table." —R. Gabriel
Get it from Amazon for $142.98+ (available in two colors).
2. Sunflower seed mix — watch nine types of sunflowers blossom in your garden this spring! If you've been missing that much-needed curb appeal, these low-maintenance flowers are just the ticket.
Promising review: "All the varieties grew, and I was very impressed by how they stayed nice and neat when planted in a row. I used them to edge one side of my garden. Several strong storms came through this summer and didn't break even one! They drew all types of pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds." —Taryn Fellinger
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
3. An outdoor projector that can connect with multiple multimedia devices, including Fire TV Stick. Movie nights in the backyard just won you the Coolest Kids On The Block award.
Promising review: "I have used many different brands of projectors over the years. But this projector, by far, is the easiest to set up and use. It took me about two minutes from opening the box to a fully set up projector. The display is great. The fans aren't that loud. The sound is way better than the projectors I've paid over $1,000 for. I recommend this projector to anyone who is looking for a quick setup and great sound." —Tamika P
Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in two colors).
4. An electric bug zapper so being outside is actually fun instead of an epic movie called Battle Against the Bloodsuckers.
5. Outdoor string lights for creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. Plus, they were built to withstand all kinds of weather, so no need to worry about them being damaged by Mother Nature.
Reviewers note that you should take the bulbs out before hanging the strings up!
Promising review: "Very nice set of lights for the price. I bought a number of sets in various lengths to install on our deck and used a staple gun to mount them. I am very pleased with how easy it was to mount them neatly and also with the quality of light. It's exactly the amount of warmth that we were looking for." —Frank Rizzo
Get it from Amazon for $12.17+ (available in seven sizes and five colors).
6. Two packs of solar-powered garden lights that'll sway in the wind, making your garden look like it's home to a bunch of flitting fireflies.
7. A giant stacking game to take building blocks to the next level. This game stacks to almost 4 feet, so take cover when they come tumbling down!
8. And a jumbo 4-in-a-row game you can set up in your backyard because we've moved beyond tabletop games this summer. Not to mention, it's easy to assemble and comes with its own carrying bag for easy travel and storage.
Promising review: "My son oftentimes has many of the neighborhood kids at our house playing. We had the pool and the trampoline and wanted something a little different. This hit the spot! Everyone has a blast with it! Both children as well as adults! It's so easy to put together, too! Very well built and of good quality. I love the carry case that it comes in — a nice sturdy canvas. I highly recommend." —LOVIN LIFE IN AZ
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in two stains).
9. AND! A set of five giant dice that also comes with five big laminated score cards if your Yahtzee skills deserve a stage as big as your backyard.
Promising review: "I love this oversized yard game of dice because you can adapt it to many other games that use dice. The BEST part of this product is its quality. The solid wood bucket and dice are painted a beautiful deep amber color and treated to withstand all kinds of weather, something you need for a yard game to last! The dice have rounded corners, which makes them easier to roll, and they come with up to 10 games laminated for protection. This is going to last through many seasons of fun! Don’t hesitate to purchase!" —Gifted Teacher 305
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two sizes).
10. A folding acacia balcony table you can place on any railing for a stable, makeshift table to prep for your BBQ or use as an additional (s)eating space.
Get it from Amazon for $87.99.
11. A darling clementine-shaped hanging bird feeder so you can offer any Orioles in your neighborhood fruits and jams!
Promising review: "I rarely write product reviews, but this has far exceeded my expectations. I saw my first-ever Oriole a few weeks ago. He was here and then gone. Decided to get a feeder. I was unsure how this would work. I bought two. Put out the oranges and put grape jelly in the cups. Day one: Nothing. But on the second day, I had tons! Every day since, I have had at least 7–14 birds and am going through a ton of grape jelly." —Amazoncustomer
Get it from Amazon for $15.79 (available in two styles).
12. A reversible and waterproof outdoor rug if you love being barefoot outside but hate getting dirt on your feet. This tightly woven rug is stain-resistant, UV-resistant and is made out of recycled plastic!
Promising review: "Love this rug! It looks great, feels great, is easy to clean, and is very durable! Have had this for about two months, and it still looks brand new. This porch gets sun for two-thirds of the day and does not show any sign of sun-bleaching! It's cute and no maintenance!" —Pomchi Productions
Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in six sizes and lots of patterns).
13. A three-piece wicker chair and table set for the outdoor living room of your dreams.
This set includes two armchairs with seat cushions and a side table with a tempered glass top.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this set 😍 I cannot believe the price of it. It shipped fast and was fairly quick and easy to assemble. It’s a hit; I get so many compliments by anyone who rings the doorbell." —Mrs.Mathews
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in four colors).
14. Or a three-piece wicker rocking chair and table set with comfy cushions to turn your backyard into the perfect lounging area. All you need now is a cold lemonade on that table and a good book in your hands.
This charming set includes two rocking chairs with bottom and back cushions and a matching side table with a glass top.
Promising review: "Put this whole set together myself in about two hours — clear instructions and well-organized packaging of the different tools/pieces. I've bought a similar-looking (but cheaper) porch set in the past and was disappointed with the quality of the cushions — I was worried that this set would have the same problem, but I was wrong! The cushions are VERY comfy, and the chair is wide enough for me to comfortably sit crisscross! Absolutely worth the investment!!!" —Katie Swimmer
Get it from Amazon for $85.99 (available in five colors).
15. A double hammock that comes with a stand because the sun has been begging you to take a nap outside since it started peeking out of those spring clouds.
Promising review: "This is hands-down the best purchase I have made in YEARS. I use this hammock as my bed replacement, and I have never looked back. As a matter of fact, I still snuggle in every night and have myself a little contented sigh of GRATITUDE because I KNOW I will sleep well. I don't mean sleep like a baby (right!) I mean sleep like a teenager at noon: mouth open, drooling, and totally OUT." —Dawn Grubb
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors).
16. Outdoor sconces so you can enjoy your backyard at night. These weatherproof and rust-resistant sconces provide the perfect amount of mood lighting.
Promising review: "All we can say is WOW! These lights surpassed our expectations! You could buy other similar lights for a lower price, but these are high quality and worth what we paid. The material is heavy-duty, has great casing to handle weathering, and is a breeze to install. We had three lights done within an hour with no issues. The look is modern and clean. Would highly recommend!" —RuthB
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ each (available in several styles and packs of two).
17. A lovely sail canopy for creating a shaded area in your backyard or on your patio. Just because the sun is out doesn't mean you have to suffer!
Promising review: "This sail worked perfectly to provide morning and afternoon shade and looks fabulous. I like the way the design looks. It was easy to install and has held up to the monsoons of summer quite well. I am purchasing another one for the horse pen! I give 5 stars." —Laura P.
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and styles).
18. A classic adjustable folding umbrella to protect you from the sun's rays while you enjoy a nice breeze and maybe even a cocktail if you should feel so bold.
Snag a compatible weighted base so your umbrella doesn't blow away!
Promising review: "I like this umbrella because it has a sturdy base and spines instead of those thin, wiry spines on some umbrellas. Much better to hold up to being upended in the wind. It also has the tilt feature, which is great to be included at this price point. The cloth covering is thick and will hold up to the elements. Also, the size is perfect." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 15 colors).
19. A five-tier vertical garden bed because you can use it to display your growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs!
Promising review: "Perfect for my deck. Plan the plants correctly, and you barely even see the planters — it's just a cascade of flowers, vines, and herbs. Wonderful. Well made and super super easy to assemble." —Missy Malick
Get it from Amazon for $110.53+ (available in three colors).
20. An outdoor misting system that can be attached to an awning, patio table umbrella, pergola, and whatever else you've got in your backyard! Just screw one end onto your hose and clip the rest of the cord around your outdoor lounge area.
Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence and then put a fan in behind it and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak them in a little straight vinegar, then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush, rinse them off, and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand-new." —Sonya Combs
Get it from Amazon for $19.16+ (available in several pack sizes).
21. Or a flexible adjustable mister so you can bend it in the perfect direction and shape to make sure you and your guests get some targeted lovin'.
The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsy detail.
Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek
Get it from Amazon for $27.
22. A patio table mosquito net enclosure if those pesky pests are the only reason you haven't been able to enjoy your coveted outdoor space.
Promising review: "We bought this for a rather large umbrella over our table in the backyard and used it for the first time last night. We were less concerned about mosquitoes because we have a service to eliminate them — it's the bees that were disturbing our outdoor meals and events. My wife hosted a few friends last night, and they all fell in love with this. They've all been fighting with bees lately, and they were not bothered once by any bugs. Every friend bought the netting on the spot – you're welcome to the company that manufactures this product. Also, when you're inside the netting sitting on chairs, it's almost as if the netting is invisible; most of the time, you can't tell whether it's even there, especially at night." —Sara Olshansky
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in two styles).
23. An outdoor inflatable ottoman because you deserve to literally kick your feet up and relax. Especially in your backyard. These ottomans are water- and fade-resistant!
Just inflate the interior pouf and stick it inside the printed water-resistant cover.
Promising review: "Love these! Ordered two more. The fabric is very nice and sturdy especially for outdoors. The inflatable part appears to be of good quality. How to: Place the inflatable inside of the cover before inflating it. Do not inflate to full capacity, or it will look like an inflatable and will not rest in a nice flat position. Far nicer than I imagined. They look great flanking my outdoor rattan sectional." —Cali g
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in 15 styles).
24. A cute lil' rusty hen cut from steel to bring a little country livin' to your outdoor space.
Rusty Rooster Metal Art is a family-owned small Etsy shop based in the UK handcrafting home decor out of metal.
Promising review: “Absolutely stunning! I'm over the moon. These look great in my cottage garden.” —Kath Bray
Get it from Rusty Rooster Metal Art on Etsy for $24.17 (available in two styles).
25. A durable, oversized inflatable lounge pool you'll find a way to take all your Zoom meetings in. And with this floating drink holder, that just got so much easier.
Promising review: "I originally purchased this pool for a backyard birthday party, and it worked out great. It held up to a bunch of kids climbing in and out all day. Now that the kids are back in school, I decided to re-inflate it to use myself. It's a perfect size to lounge in with my favorite spring float." —Jennifer H.
Get it from Amazon for $69.97.
26. A set of extendable marshmallow roasting forks because who has time to go hunting for the perfect stick when there's perfectly good chocolate to devour?!
Promising review: "My kids love s’mores, as do I. The problem is that you can only find so many 'perfect roasting sticks' in nature. Everyone starts fighting for a turn. Problem solved! Everyone had their own stick, and with color coding we knew whose was whose — no fights. What I loved: telescoping handles and convenient-sized carrying bag, color-coded handles, and easy cleanup. What I didn’t love: The wood handle is not fused to the metal shaft, so when you rotate the stick (to prevent burning your mallow), the weight of the mallow holds its place, and the metal shaft rotates. You have to hold your finger against the shaft to actually rotate the marshmallow. Minor design flaw for an otherwise awesome product." —JGates
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $9.99.
27. A puffy outdoor blanket made using the same materials you'd find in an insulated sleeping bag so you know you'll stay warm and dry as you picnic in your backyard.
These blankets are made by a Portland-based small business called Rumpl, which specializes in blankets made for the outdoors. They were also featured on Shark Tank, BTW.
Promising review: "Took this quilt camping, and it was perfect! Kept me warm and cozy all night when temps dropped down to the upper 50s. This is my new favorite summertime quilt, and I won't leave home without it!" —K. Kovaleff
Check out our full Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket review to learn even more!
Get it from Rumpl on Amazon for $81+ (available in 30 colors)
28. An oversized Adirondack chair with a cup holder that'll allow you to truly sit back and chill out.
Promising review: "I love the chair! Ordered four. I searched for a week trying to find an extra roomy and sturdy chair and this is it! The chair is so comfortable. The cup holder is a big plus. It blends so well with the firepit area. Assembly was simple. I will definitely order more." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $125.99+ (available in seven colors and several pack sizes).
29. A rooster weathervane so you always know which way the wind is blowing. Made of steel, this weathervane was built to last!
Swen Products is a small Etsy shop based in North Dakota crafting home decor out of metal.
Promising review: "I recommended this shop to my neighbor who wanted to get a rooster weathervane for her hubby for Christmas. He loved it! This is the second weathervane I purchased from this shop. The first order was for a husky weathervane three years ago, and it still looks brand new! Well worth the price I paid. I highly recommend this shop; their weathervanes are of high quality and will hold up to extreme weather conditions. I will be ordering another one as soon as the pole barn is built. Thank you!" —Chris
Get it from Swen Products on Etsy for $30.95+ (available in four mounting options).
30. A weatherproof water garden fountain to help you turn your yard into a meditative oasis.
AquaSprouts is a small biz making aquaponics and hydroponics accessible.
Promising review: "I LOVE it. The service was incredible, and it is the perfect addition to our balcony. We live in a downtown area, and it’s so lovely to hear the noise. We leave our screen door open to listen to it all day. Thank you!" —strberygum17
Get it from AquaSprouts on Etsy for $143.21.
31. Easy-to-install interlocking teak tiles perfect for elevating any outdoor space to the level of tropical resort spa.
Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total, I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia
Get 10 tiles (covers 10 square feet) from Amazon for $81.33.
32. A cozy cotton hammock chair you'll sink into and never wanna leave. And why should you? It's even got a built-in side pocket to hold your phone while you're busy finding animals in the clouds.
33. A stainless-steel firepit to keep you warm on chilly spring nights as you make s'mores and share ghost stories. It even comes with a grill grate and cover so you can cook a few burgers outside this spring.
Promising review: "This firepit offers all the ambiance you need. It is super easy to start the fire, and the wood packs make it easier if that’s what you’re looking for. The fire gets going fast and develops a nice hot ember bed (all from one pack). I was very impressed and wasn’t expecting that. This could be used without the wood packs if you have your own wood. Either works perfectly. The pit sits off the ground and flames are contained well within the pit. The design was done very well. Lastly, the heat this throws off is amazing. I was sitting a couple of feet away and felt a lot of warmth. This isn’t one of those pits you have to hover over for heat." —Michele R
Get it from Amazon for $200+ (available in three sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.