I love my backyard and the right outdoor technology makes it a family retreat

Pizza ovens are an outdoor cooking sensation. Smaller than a regular grill, this propane-powered pizza maker is easy to use and can evenly cook pizza and other delicious dough-based foods at a fast pace.

The hot stone in the center of the oven is heavy and needs a lot of preheating before placing the pizza, but once it’s ready, the homemade pie takes about six minutes to cook to perfection. The stone rotates so you don’t have to take the food out to move it or worry that it won’t cook well on one side.

The lift-off lid is another feature that sets the Halo Versa apart from most pizza ovens. Once the food is cooked, you can tilt the lid up, which gives you greater access to the food and makes it easier to get the food out without it falling out (something I sometimes do in a regular oven).

Living in Virginia means I get cold winters and very hot summers. My backyard is properly positioned so that the wind never reaches it, making summer days stifling and in need of a breeze. The Shark FlexBreeze has been a godsend since its arrival as it provides me and my family with wire-free cooling right off the bat. The battery charges quickly and lasts for hours, or can be connected to continuous power if you are not using the mister. Oh, by the way, she also has a mister which is great if you don’t mind being wet. And for another party trick, the shark can separate into a shorter table fan, making it truly versatile.

This Cuisinart warmer stands out among the options thanks to the adjustable arm that extends away from the base and can rotate around 360 degrees. This means the heater can be placed in the middle when you and your group are sitting around a table, keeping everyone warm.

According to Cuisinart, the propane heater is rated for 38,200 BTUs, and the dome on top has more of a downward curve than most, which helps push the heat toward you. In testing, the heater’s temperature continually dropped as I moved away, losing only an average of about 4.5 degrees from the initial temperature increase of 12.73 degrees on average at one foot.

This is easily the most extravagant thing on this list, but if you spend hours in your backyard like we do, having a TV that’s built to last is worth it. This inlet from Sylvox is waterproof against rain and splashes from a pool, can operate in freezing temperatures as well as hot weather and is smart too.

The Google TV integration makes the entire TV very fast and you can get all your favorite apps to play with. The size is good, although nothing to write home about, but the screen is incredibly bright. Even on the best day, I was able to watch Miraculous Ladybug with my daughter without any issues.

Smokeless fire pits She is all angry, and Good reasonsbut there’s a lot you can do with these automatic ambience creators. Aside from being excellent in making Wood-fired pizzaThere are a lot of Supplements Fire pits make good all-around grilling machines.

I love Breeo fire pits because of the variety of styles offered, like the cool bougie luxivBut what really makes these fire pits special is their durability and construction. Made of heavy duty stainless steel (unless you go with… Corten steel option For that natural look) and precision welded, Brio fire pits are built to last.

So it makes sense that accessories for these fire pits would be great too. The Outpost Grill attachment comes with a steel pole, a cooking grate large enough to cover the entire opening of the fire pit, and a ground stake if you want to cook over a traditional campfire. When attached to your fire pit, you can easily adjust the height of the grate above the flame and swing it out of the way if you need to remove it from the heat. The Outpost makes cooking everything from sausages to steaks over the fire easy. the Brio Flat Grill It is another accessory that makes cooking things like breakfast, bulk vegetables, and more very easy.

While many Bluetooth speakers suffer from poor bass production, Treblab’s HD-Force sounds deep and rich at any volume. The battery will last for the duration of any outdoor gathering, and the flashing lights on top add a festive atmosphere into the evening.

The HD-Force also has an IPX6 water rating, which means it can survive a long blast of high-pressure water or splashing. You wouldn’t want to drop it in the pool, but it can handle all the splashes or splashes you could want.

With a heavy-duty acrylic “bulb” housing, these lights are not only more durable than most, but the acrylic shape refracts light in multiple directions for a beautiful look, from warm glows to vibrant colors. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter all in the mix to control these lights.

The lights get very bright and can be dimmed to the perfect level for any occasion. In addition to choosing any of the 16 million colors these lights support, you can also choose from preset themes to create the perfect ambiance for your yard.

A hammock is a great way to relax outdoors. But you need either two trees close together that are strong enough to hold you and the hammock or a stand to tie the hammock to. Trees aren’t always exactly where you want them to be, and not all stands are easy to set up or sturdy enough to withstand moving. The Anymaka portable hammock stand solves all that.

The stand itself is very well made and very easy to set up. Anymaka announces that it takes three seconds for it to be ready. I have to say that after a few tries, this could probably be done in three seconds, but realistically, setup and adjustment would take a full five seconds. It takes an extra twenty seconds to install the hammock and cup holder, and if you decide to put on the sun canopy, you wait another fifteen seconds. I was able to go from unpacking to napping in less than a minute.

Not only is the process quick and easy, but the Anymaka Hammock and Stand is rated to hold up to 550 pounds, so it’s durable, too. Carrying the entire package with you will not spoil the relaxation you just experienced. After spending a full two minutes removing the setup, when packed into the carrying bag, you’re looking at just over 26 pounds to carry with you on your next adventure.

Update: The River Pro has been replaced by the River 3, but the 3 is as good, if not better, than the River Pro.
Having a solar generator with you when you go places is great. I recently took my family to the local lake, and by creating the Ecoflow River and its solar panels, I was able to keep all of our devices charged and even help out some of our lakeside neighbors. I can also run the pump for all the inflatables at the beach!

The power station is useful even at home, where I have outlets nearby. I set it up at the other end of the yard with lights and benches so people can escape the noise and keep their phones charged.

If you want a TV for your outdoor space but don’t want to spend the money on an outdoor TV or you already have a TV that isn’t rated for outdoor use and want to use it, the Storm Shell is the perfect choice. This box has size options for TVs ranging from 32 to 75 inches. The durable plastic housing mounts to the wall and comes with all hardware necessary for a typical installation.

The Storm Shell also includes a power strip, cooling fan, hinged TV stand, and front cover locking clips to keep your TV secure. Once in, your TV is fully protected from the elements. This will not increase the TV’s resistance to temperature, so keep this in mind for your location. Pricing ranges from $350 for the smallest base model to $1,000 for the Pro variant.