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Best Backyard & Patio Gifts for Everyone and Every Budget

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Backyard and patio gifts make the ideal gifts, even for the hard-to-buy-for! Most people enjoy spending time in an outdoor living space. So, why not give them something to help them appreciate the backyard or patio even more?! 

Whether they love hosting outdoor get-togethers, making great barbecue, or simply soaking up nature, we made the gift-buying process a little easier! Below you’ll find our top picks for backyard and patio gifts – find something for everyone and for any budget!

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  • Best Backyard & Patio Gifts For Everyone and Every Budget
  • Backyard & Patio Gifts for $25 or less
  • Books for Outdoor Living

Best Backyard & Patio Gifts For Everyone and Every Budget

Anker Nebula Indoor/Outdoor Mini Movie Projector

Small Movie Projector

Add a little fun to movie night with this mini outdoor projector! It’s the size of a can of soda, but don’t let its size fool you. It offers excellent sound quality and a clear picture. And you can stream directly from your smartphone!

Solo Stove Smokeless Fire Pit

Solo Smokeless fire pit

Here’s the perfect fire pit for a backyard or patio – or anywhere, for that matter! It’s a portable wood-burning stove that emits very little smoke, plus it’s super easy to set up and use.

Firewood Log Carrier

Firewood Log Carrier

This durable log carrier is made of waxed canvas and is perfect for carrying wood to an outdoor fire pit. It’s sturdy, water-resistant, and has a good carrying capacity – making it the ideal patio gift at a great value.

Outdoor String Lights

Outdoor String Lights

String lights add a lovely ambiance to any outdoor living area! There’s nothing like sitting outdoors at night in the company of family and friends. This set has two strings with 25 globe bulbs each (50 total), so you can light up a large area. 

Cotton Hammock with Stand

Double Cotton Hammock

This sturdy hammock made for two makes an ideal backyard gift! It’s made of thick cotton with polyester strings and a sturdy steel stand – and it’s super cozy. A carrying bag makes it easy to take anywhere, and it’s fast & easy to set up (no tools).

Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker

Anker Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker

Here’s a great Bluetooth speaker to have on the patio or deck! This waterproof speaker has remarkable sound, 24-hour battery life, and is lightweight and easy to carry. Also, you can’t beat the price for this quality speaker.

Wind Chimes

Wind Chimes

These outdoor wind chimes sound and look beautiful, making a perfect backyard or patio gift! They have a deep copper color and a superb, relaxing sound.

Sun Shade Sail

Sun Shade Sail

A shade sail makes the perfect gift for anyone with a sunny backyard or patio! This shade is made of a sturdy, durable fabric that blocks 95% of UV rays. Plus, it comes in a variety of sizes and colors and is easy to secure.

Gravity Chairs

Gravity Lounge Chairs

Here are two comfortable gravity lounge chairs your gift recipients will love! They’re perfect for relaxing outdoors, are super portable – and have a handy detachable tray for drinks, books, phones, etc. 

Outdoor Pizza Oven

Outdoor Pizza Oven

This is an excellent gift for those that enjoy outdoor entertaining – or those that love the outdoors and fantastic, fast pizza! Connect this pizza oven to the fuel tank, and you’re ready to go – pizza is ready in as little as one minute. 

Patio Table/Outdoor Cooler Combo

Patio Table - Cooler combo

This cooler doubles as an attractive patio table (or seat). It’s made of durable resin, has handles, and holds up to forty 12-ounce cans with ice! Did we mention the brown rattan design looks great too?!

High Pressure Washer

High Pressure Washer

The Sun Joe Pressure Washer is an ideal gift for someone with an outdoor space that needs frequent cleaning. Its robust motor, five different spray tips, and removable detergent tanks are great for cleaning decks, fences, patios, siding, screens, and outdoor furniture. 

Infrared Patio Heater

Infrared Patio Heater

Extend the use of a backyard or patio into the colder months with outdoor infrared heaters! But, of course, they can be used indoors too. Just plug it in, and it quickly and safely heats up any space.

Outdoor Folding Hanging Table

Outdoor Folding Hanging Deck Table

This space-saving outdoor table attaches to a deck or patio railing. Use it for plants, food and drink, or as a workspace for laptops. It’s height adjustable, durable, and easy to install too!

Backyard & Patio Gifts for $25 or less

YETI Rambler Wine Tumbler

YETI Wine Tumbler

These wine tumblers are made for the outdoors! They keep drinks hot or cold for hours and hours. They’re also shatterproof and dishwasher safe.

Coleman Scented Citronella Candle

Coleman Citronella Candle

These pine-scented candles also crackle like a fire! They’re the perfect size and price, so you can get several to place around the backyard – plus, they burn for up to 25 hours.

BBQ Accessories

  • Digital meat thermometer
  • BBQ utensils set
  • Meat shredder claws
  • Magnetic Barbecue Grill Light
  • Bristle Free BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush
  • Sauce Pot & Basting Brush
  • Infrared Surface Temp Thermometer
  • Nonstick Grill Basket
  • Grilling Gloves
  • Barbecue Rubs
Barbecue Rubs

Backyards and BBQs go together. So, why not give a gift that will make grilling and barbecue easier?! Below are a few suggestions to create a gift basket for the barbecue enthusiast on your list.

Throw Throw Burrito by Exploding Kittens: Outdoor Edition

Throw Throw Burrito Outdoor Dodgeball Card Game

This simple yet super fun and lively game is excellent for anyone and will provide hours of outdoor entertainment! You can’t go wrong when tossing around giant inflatable burritos.

Solar Rope Light

Solar Rope Light

Here’s a rope light that is ideal for outdoor living! The LED lights are on a 33-foot rope, and you can put it anywhere – it’s super flexible and waterproof! Plus, it has a solar panel that can keep lights on for 8 to 12 hours.

Welcome to the Patio Table Decor

Welcome to the patio decor

Get a laugh from this cute little wooden patio sign! It’s perfect for those who spend a ton of time outdoors. 

Thermacell Bug Repeller

Thermacell Bug Repeller

Take care of pesky bugs in the backyard without using stinky chemicals! Thermacell bug repellent is a safe, fragrance-free mosquito repeller that protects a 15-foot radius. It takes refillable cartridges and comes in several different colors. 

Books for Outdoor Living

Take It Outside: A Guide to Designing Beautiful Spaces Just Beyond Your Door

Take It Outside A Guide to Designing Beautiful Spaces Just Beyond Your Door Book

If you’re buying for someone that wants to design a fabulous outdoor space, they’ll love this guide! It covers how to use landscaping, hardscaping, furniture, and decor to extend living space into the backyard.

Backyard Building: Treehouses, Sheds, Arbors, Gates, & Other Garden Projects

Backyard Building Plans Projects Book

This guide has several fantastic illustrated plans for backyard projects like playgrounds, workrooms, treehouses, and more. So, if you’re buying for someone that enjoys taking on a fun woodworking project, look no further!

Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds, & Outbuildings: Plan/Design/Build

Barns, Sheds, & Outbuildings Guide

Give the gift of a terrific backyard project! Whether your gift recipient has DIY skills – or not – this book includes step-by-step details on over 100 outdoor building projects.

Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling

Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue & Grilling Book

This book gets to the science of barbecuing. Once you understand how it all works, you can get consistently great results every time! It includes everything there is to know about grilling, complete with over 100 tested recipes.

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