32 Products To Get The Family Spending More Time Outside

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A bug zapper, mess-free sunscreen applicator, and more products to solve your family's every excuse for staying inside.

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Promising review: "You will not be disappointed. I just moved out to the country and have been working out in the garage late at night. With the weather getting warmer, I've had the garage doors opened and mosquitos, gnats, and everything else have been finding there way into my garage, so I had to do something about it. I bought this and hung it next to my garage door opener because there's an outlet there and it is way better than expected. I have dead bees, stink bugs, gnats, mosquitoes, and other bugs that I do not know what they are. My 8-year-old son keeps asking me to remove the bottom tray so he can see all of the dead bugs that got zapped. Again, you will not be disappointed, I'm extremely happy I bought this!" —Chris & Jenny

Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

Thanks to controlled release tech, one of these lasts for four months!

Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying, and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.). " —Michael E. Bradley

Get it from Amazon for $8.95.

Promising review: "I just used it for five days in 90-degree-plus weather at Bonnaroo music festival in the middle of Tennessee on a farm in June with 100,000 people walking several miles, dancing, and sweating every day. I am happy to report that this product is a lifesaver. My thighs didn't chafe once, and I have big ones! I had to reapply once during the day. I strongly recommend buying this if you have large thighs and need relief from chafing. I couldn't wear dresses or skirts in the heat if I was walking anywhere, and now I live in them because of this stuff! Buy it! It works!" —Isaac

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

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 $30.89.

The tool-free installation is as simple as opening the unit and camping it onto the umbrella pole. It requires four AA batteries to run, which are not included.

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings to adjust the amount of brightness you need. Lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn't see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

The home projector includes multiple ports (HDMI, two USB ports, AV, and a 3.5mm headphone jack) for widespread device compatibility. It also has built-in speakers, but can easily be hooked up to other external speakers or a soundbar via Bluetooth.

Promising review: "Perfect for Halloween projections on windows for spooky decor. Always works great for regular watching shows and movies outdoors! The unit isn't that loud, but the Bluetooth connection makes it perfect for connecting to a Bluetooth speaker for louder volume." —ashley

Get it from Amazon for $79.99.

Promising review: "We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note: If you take care of your things — i.e. cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it — it will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable, and made very well!! And it only took my hubby and I only 25 to 30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it...you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!!" —Marash

Get it from Amazon for $229.99+ (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "This is an amazing hammock! The bright colors, the sturdiness and the very easy setup. It took myself and my sister in law about five minutes to setup. I put this hammock in my backyard, had some visitors for a couple of weeks and they used it very very regularly, to read, sleep, and just lounge. The only thing that may bother some people is that when lying in it the sides come over and wrap you like a cocoon. But I love it!!" —Juliet, Florida

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in 38 colors/patterns).

You can also use it to treat bites from bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, chiggers, and sea lice.

Promising review: "Everything that bites bites me. This easy-to-use gadget works like a charm. The itching stops within a few minutes." —Margaret M. Newburn

Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in four colors and in multipacks).

Promising review: "This is one cute little powerhouse. It's a fan, a flashlight, and a power brick all in one. I got this a few weeks ago to help when I'm in the throes of a pre-menopausal hot flash. I've used it quite a few times and I just had to charge it for the first time today. The fan has two powerful speeds and I like that it has a quick automatic turn-off feature if the blades come in contact with anything; the blades are plastic and don't hurt but it's still a nice feature. Flashlight is bright and charging feature is really great. I love it!" —HolNicHai

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" —Mariah

Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes).

Promising review: "I’ve been looking for a thick beach blanket that can be used for beach or picnics and this is perfect! Love the zipper pocket so I can just bring the blanket and have a place for my phone and keys. Haven't tested it out on wet grass yet but the material is thick and has an underside that looks like it might work well for water resistance! Also, since it's so thick it's much easier to fold than my previous beach blanket!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "What a great product! I have a small pooch and he's been scratching himself around the nose and neck it seems due to allergies, leaving red bloody marks 😞. I bought this product and BAM within two days he stopped scratching and his marks are healing. And he really likes the taste. Thanks!" —Harold Koslowski

Get 90 chews from Amazon for $20.97+ (available in five styles).

Kinfield is a small business and 1% For The Planet member creating plant-powered personal care formulas to help you better enjoy the outdoors.

Promising review: "I took this to Mexico while on vacation and it worked great when we were eating dinner outside." —Kim B.

Get it from Kinfield for $22+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I purchased these to cover the side of my house. Installation was easy and I left them outside for two days to charge. The light coverage was about what I expected from them and do the job well. The motion sensitivity covers all the side and lights turn on. It has rained about three times and still work great and hoping they last for a long time." —J. Argueta

Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99.

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Promising review: "I have always suffered from motion sickness. My whole life I have hated long car rides, even short car rides. As soon as I get in the car and buckle in, I already feel the nausea. I bought these for a 16-hour roadtrip, and they worked 100%. I felt perfectly comfortable the whole way through. I could even watch movies and text on my phone and feel alright. My two daughters suffer from the same thing (ages 1 and 3) to the point where they couldn't keep any food down. The kids bands worked for them 100% of the time, too. 10/10 recommend. I'll be buying more for sure." —Veronica

Get a pair from Amazon for $8.47.

My family LOVES Kan Jam. It's got the chill backyard vibes of cornhole (and is also played with two teams of two) but it's much lighter and easier to transport.

Promising review: "Very fun backyard game. Shipping was great; came immediately. This product is very durable and will not break. All you have to do is put the stickers on yourself and you are ready to play." —NateG125

Get it from Amazon for $39.97.

Promising review: "I bought this cat tent because our two fur babies will sit in the window and cry if we are outside. I tried a leash, but they didn't like that, and they often escaped it. I came across this tent, and it was the BEST purchase I made. The quality is great! Both cats fit in it, so the size is perfect. Very excited that this is actually a product for the cats!!!" —hgrizz

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "Used for the first time today on my 7-year-old. First time in his life he actually enjoyed having sunscreen applied to his skin! Very easy to use and not messy at all. Extremely pleased with this purchase!" —amyj

Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in six colors and in multipacks).

Promising review: "After yet another bad sunburn even though I'm trying VERY HARD to keep sunscreen on, I bought these. First use was at Disneyland on a 90-degree, zero-clouds day. This helped so much! I kept an eye (as did my friends) on the dot so we all knew when to reapply sunscreen and not one of us got burned. I also used these on a weeklong hiking adventure in Utah where it was also in the 90s with an extreme UV index. None of us got burned, so all in all this is one of the best inventions!" —Catherine Shock

Get a 16-count from Amazon for $15.99.

This product is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS.

Promising review: "I’ve had this bottle for over a year! It's lasted with my family through Disney World, Destin spring break, and every time we go to the pool! I’ve had some bad sunburns. I slather this on and reapply after it's soaked in and I wake up with a deep tan. Whatever is in it is like magic! The smell is kinda weird to me, but as well as this lotion works it could smell like cough syrup and I’d still happily use it." —Natalie Smith

Get it from Amazon or $9.99.

Pick up this Shade Sail hardware kit if you don't already have rope, carabiners, or other mounting hardware.

Promising review: "Worked perfectly. Only took about 30 minutes to install. We went with a different brand of hardware kit (Ollieroo — sturdier eye pads, all the required screws and longer turnbuckles) and it is wonderful. We'll probably be purchasing more in different sizes for other areas around the house. Louisiana heat and humidity is a nightmare during the summer. The sun shade is a great way to combat that inexpensively." —Ishopalot!

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in 35 sizes and in 11 colors).

Promising review: "I must say, I was a bit skeptical when I first purchased this, but after setting it up, I was absolutely amazed. I hooked it up just outside the back door at our main house, and I have incredible service in the garage apartment. Can run all computers, TV. It really is a wonderful device and definitely worth the money!" —Texas

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

Promising review: "Very easy to unbox and get set up. I used an electric pump (not included) and followed the easy directions. Took me only about 10 minutes to get it inflated. Then it only took me maybe an hour to fill with a garden hose. I love the drain pipe underneath that is angled away from the pool so the water is directed out of the area. But I can see that it might not be good for the pool lining if someone stepped on it from inside the pool. So I was careful to let my kids know not to step in that corner. Overall, great quality, good size (fits three full-size floaties in it!), and my kids loved it." —K M

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes).

The air couch includes a compact pouch for on-the-go lounging, and weighs just 2 pounds!

Promising review: This is a fabulous product! After seeing someone using one in a park, we ordered two. Once we figured out how to inflate (took a couple of tries to get the knack), it's super easy. So comfortable, so easy to use/carry/store. Has been wonderful to have during quarantine — we lounge in our yard reading and relaxing. Invariably, neighbors stop to ask about them. We absolutely love our Wekapos!" —KCHWriter

Get it from Amazon for $41.98 (available in 16 styles).

Promising review: "These are unbelievable. We have the dinosaur ones and they are absolutely adorable. The mold peels off beautifully, and the size is just right for my preschoolers. I'm making healthy smoothies (frozen spinach! Chia seeds! Ground flax!) and making ice pops with them, and my kids think they're eating a fun dessert. Brilliant. I'll be giving these as gifts for a good while." —IonaSky

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $15+ (available in four styles).

Best Balcony Bars is an Etsy shop selling custom bar tops to mount on your balcony or porch railing.

Promising review: "Best buy ever!! The bar arrived perfectly packed and in pristine condition. Had a slightly hard time getting it on the railing of my balcony, as it was a little snug on one side. After a little finesse, it fit on snuggly and was perfect! The dark cherry looks great! Can't wait to enjoy all summer long!!" —Matthew Scott

Get it from Best Balcony Bars on Etsy for $185.95+ (available in two sizes and four finishes).

Promising review: "Wow. When I opened the box and pulled it out, I thought it was bit small and surely wouldn't be that loud... BOY, WAS I WRONG!! This FREAKING ROCKS!!! Seriously don't hesitate — BUY ONE! The reviews were spot on! Perfect poolside! Best money I've ever spent on a Bluetooth speaker. The wife was skeptical, and then, I turned it on, and she was like, wow, excellent purchase, way to go!" —RIC78

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in a variety of colors).

FYI, this is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

I'm not the world's most avid hiker, but after a muddy, wet trek with a friend who had waterproof hiking boots me and my wet feet were wanting for a pair. I snagged these shortly after and only regret not buying them sooner. Without breaking them in at all (like an idiot) I wore these on a hike and was rewarded with the most comfortable, supportive, blister-free trek of my life. If you're used to hiking in sneakers, the additional traction and ankle support feels pretty life changing. You can spend less time carefully plotting your path and more time, ya know, enjoying nature. And if you want to stand in a river to get the perfect picture (like me) you can and your feet will remain perfectly dry.

Get it from Amazon for $75 (available in women's standard sizes 5–12, wide sizes 5–11, and in 16 colors).

Funboy is a family-owned small biz creating high-quality and highly Instagrammable pool floats to make the most of your summertime water adventures.

Promising review: "Love this in our pool! Super comfy — the cloud makes the best pillow. Holding up well so far in the Florida heat and sun. Very durable." —Carol

Get it from Amazon for $34.25.

Read more about nasal rinses and seasonal allergies at Mayo Clinic.

Promising review: "I cannot live without this spray! I have had bad sinuses since I was a kid. My boss recommended Xlear to me, and I have been a believer ever since. It actually burns sometimes when you spray it in your nostrils, but that is due to the Xylitol. After a few minutes, your nose starts to run and then the nasal passages are clear. Don't just try it once and say it doesn't work...use it as directed...it DOES work. At 53-years-old with sinus challenges all my life, I am living proof! I use it all through allergy season...safe, effective, and NATURAL!!!" —KayKay67

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

The Original Tree Swing is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based shop creating wooden swings from local lumber that has been cut down for construction, weather damage and the like, saving it from the landfill and bringing it back to backyards everywhere.

Promising review: "My daughter LOVES this swing, and it was super easy to install with the eye splice and video instructions. Thanks for making a kid's birthday dreams come true!" —Julie Crosby

Get it from The Original Tree Swing on Etsy for $100+ (available in four sizes).

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