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1. Some waterproof globe lights to string up in the area around your fire pit or illuminate the path to it so your outdoor gatherings can continue long into the night. The light from the fire paired with the warm glow of these bulbs = a real summertime VIBE.
Reviewers note that you should remove the bulbs before stringing up the strands and then install the bulbs.
Promising review: "We strung these beauties around our backyard fire pit and wow do they look great! Although the fire lights up the night, too, I like having the lights lit around the perimeter of the fire pit patio area. Often times we'll turn them on even when we're not lighting a bonfire, just because they make the backyard look so pretty and inviting." —Michelle Smith
Get a strand from Amazon for $17.98+ (available in five styles and three lengths).
2. And solar-powered mason jar lights you can place around your backyard for more ambient light (beyond just the fire). They'll help liven up evenings and make you nostalgic for nights spent catching fireflies as a kid.
Since these are solar-powered, you'll need to place them in the sun to get them to light up. Five to eight hours of sun exposure will work if you want roughly eight hours of light. And if you don't want to do that, no worries, because they have a spot for an optional battery if you'd rather power them up without the sun.
Promising review: "Love these! I hang on small shepherd's hooks around our sitting area by our fire pit. They are adorable!" —Sheila M. Falk
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $21.99.
3. A cosmic-themed fire pit, complete with moons and stars etched into the sides, so you can set up an area for s'mores, late-night chats, and star-gazing. Cozy ambience, here we come.
It's made of thick durable steel and covered with rust-resistant, high-temperate pain. And the effect of the light shining through the moon and stars at night? Stunning.
Promising review: "Got this as part of our backyard renovation project. Shipping was super fast, received it earlier than expected. Large fire pit, super easy to assemble. It’s a sturdy piece! I read the reviews and decided to take some precautions — we drilled three drain holes at the base, fast and easy to do. We also bought a cover just in case. Used it the same day during a chilly NC night to watch an outdoor movie with friends and blankets in the backyard. Worked amazingly and kept us toasty. Love the cutouts! Friends asked where we got it all night. Would recommend to anyone!" —Isabel
Get it from Amazon for $239.
4. Or a gorgeous wildlife ring fire pit so you can pretend you're out in the wilderness telling ~spooooky~ stories by the campfire while listening to the sounds of nature (and trying to remember if there are bears in this area).
Five Metal Design is a Neenah, Wisconsin-based Etsy shop creating metal ring fire pits featuring intricate (and often times custom) designs.
Promising review: "This is EVERYTHING they said it would be. Always hard to tell if something will look as amazing as the picture. In this case it’s as great or better than the picture. Fast delivery great friendly service! I highly recommend this company. Best purchase yet on Etsy!" —pjmklm2004
Get it from Five Metal Design on Etsy for $196+ (available in four sizes).
And a pack of marshmallow roasting sticks to keep on hand so everyone can take a turn roasting up fluffy marshmallows for the iconic campfire treat. *Technically* you can use that stick you found in the woods, but it's time to start taking your s'mores operation a little more seriously.
You can use these to roast hotdogs, small corn, and veggie skewers too! For convenience, you can also pick up a Hershey's s'mores kit that comes with everything you need to make them.
Promising review: "Roasted a lot of marshmallows on sticks and clothes hangers. The MalloMe sticks make it so much easier and more fun. First, they are compact, easy to carry, and easy to find in their own bag. Next, it is easy to put a marshmallow on the stick. Then, extending the stick as much as needed is easy. Rotating over the fire carefully is easy. The twin tines keep the marshmallow from falling off. And taking the marshmallow off is easy. Cleaning is not very hard but I'm not sure I'm doing the best job. I love these sticks and intend to buy several more as gifts." —catch1949
Get a five-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of eight, 12, and 20).
5. A portable projector and screen so you can host your own backyard movie nights in the open air, with the flickering bonfire for warmth and ~ambiance~. Your backyard will be THE go-to hangout spot every Friday night.
6. Interlocking teak tiles to upgrade the ground in a backyard that could use a bit of a reno before guests come over. Use them to create a path to your fire pit area or surround it so you have a sturdy place for your seating. Durable and weatherproof, they'll instantly kick your backyard aesthetic up a notch.
Promising review: "Spendy, but hey if you have the $! Getting them added a very nice touch to our backyard. We are renting our townhouse so didn’t want to do too much back there, but these are perfect! We have gotten so many compliments. Also a perk: We reside in Portland, Oregon where it rains cats and dogs, so they are durable for sure!" —Tally
Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $77.99.
7. A dog spot repair solution so you can address the dirt patches in your backyard before your next bonfire night — it's made from a combo of mulch, seeds, and soil designed to help grass regrow in no time. It can also help with any areas that may have been burned out by your last bonfire if you have your fire pit on grass.
Promising review: "I had a little bonfire on my yard, and this stuff regrew the grass in the burnt-out part in two weeks. As long as you keep it damp, it's an amazing product. Very nice looking grass too." —Grrrlygamer
Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in five sizes and in packs).
8. And a FirePad deck protector to protect the wood, grass, or stone beneath your fire pit so you *don't* have damage to deal with the next morning.
If your fire pit is on wood, you'll *definitely* want some kind of heat-shielding pad underneath it, and it can help prevent damage to grass too. Your fire pit will still need to be on a stand (it's not made for direct contact) at *least* 6 inches above the mat. If you're using the FirePad on grass, it's recommended to get the larger 36-inch size as grass burns at a lower temp than wood.
Promising review: "We've used this to put under a raised fire pit in our yard and it prevents the grass from dying. In fact, while the fire was going, we'd put our hand under the mat and the grass below felt no warmer than the ambient air. It really works well for us! We got the 36-inch size and I think that's probably necessary for most fire pits similar to ours. Seems a little pricey for what it is, but it feels well-built and apparently it works so I believe it was worth the money." —Andrew Ollila
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in three sizes).
9. Weather-resistant Adirondack chairs made of a plastic material that looks like real wood but is resistant to rot — a good thing since you'll want to just leave them outside parked by the fire pit. They're also *extremely* comfortable for leaning back as you gaze into the fire.
If you've never sat in an Adirondack chair before, I can testify to their comfort. My parents have a set of these that sit outside by their fire pit in Missouri year-round, and we've sat in them for hours during countless bonfires. The angle of the seat feels great on your back as it's helping relieve pressure on your spine, and the wide arm rests give you a place to lay your arms and relax your shoulders as well.
Promising review: "It took me about 25 minutes to assemble, I will admit I was a little overwhelmed at first, but luckily the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The finished product was well worth it. The wood look finish is even prettier in person. It has somewhat of a gloss to it but not too much; it looks gorgeous when the sun is beaming on it. Totally surpassed my expectations! The color is also just what I was expecting from the pictures, so it matches the rest of my decor perfectly. The chair is quite heavy; it is totally designed to last! I am sure I will get many years of use out of this. A gorgeous new addition to my backyard." —Barby4321
Get them from Amazon for $159.98+ each (available in eight colors) — Prime shipping is included! Clip the $30 off coupon on the listing for an extra discount.
10. Or some portable folding rocking chairs that you can store when not in use — they even have cup holders so no one accidentally knocks over your drink on their way to the cooler.
This is the fire pit-specific version of this chair that's lower to the ground, ideal for lounging by the fire and for people who are on the shorter side, but there's another version that's taller and very well-rated.
Promising review: "The best camp chair I’ve ever owned! I camped five days in this and didn’t want to get out of it. The fire pit rocker sits lower to the ground (but not weirdly so) and I’m 5-feet-tall and this is the first time my legs didn’t dangle from a chair. Super comfortable if you have hip or back pain. I actually felt better after sitting in it after a hard hike. And! I was able to get out of it quickly to kung fu fight a raccoon trying to steal my s’mores! I will be ordering a second one for my daughter since we fought over who got to sit in it." —wer002
Get it from Amazon for $75.
11. An outdoor drink stakes set if your fire pit chairs don't have cup holders — they'll keep your cold drink secure when you need to get up and walk away, and the different colors will help everyone keep track of which one is theirs.
Promising review: "We put them out by the fire pit immediately and everyone loves them, plus the different colors help keep track of whose is whose if you get up and forget." —Amanda
Get a set of six from Amazon for $36.49 (also available in a pack of four). Or get a set made for stemmed wine glasses here.
12. A pack of charcoal fire starters you can keep on hand in case the fire's struggling to stay lit — these will your bonfire blazing in minutes even if the area's damp.
Promising review: "All you need is one little rectangle of the fire starter, some kindling, and a match and you can have a bonfire blazing in under a minute. It's so much easier than using newspaper. No need to even fan the flame since it burns not quickly. If you want to start a fire with zero effort, buy this." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 160 from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two styles).
Plus, some Mystical Fire flame colorant so you can pretend you're a wizard when you drop a couple of these packets onto your bonfire and green, blue, purple, and yellow flames start to emerge. This one's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Promising review: "Love these, have purchased a few times and will now buy the 50-pack because they really add a ton of fun to my bonfires. Depending on how much your fire is raging, they will last 30-60 minutes. I use two to three packets at a time. Highly recommend." —JAO
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.99.
13. A tall table-cooler combo to place in the fire pit area so you don't have to walk allll the way into the house for another beer. It also gives you another place to put food, drinks, and s'mores supplies on top!
You can also shut the top and just use it as a regular end table when you're not utilizing the cooler function.
Promising review: "Have gotten so many compliments on this already. Great even when not using as a cooler for just a functional end table near our furniture around the fire pit. Can put drinks on there, s'mores stuff, etc. It's nice because it functions as a table without being big and bulky. It can easily be moved around to where it is needed. and the cooler function of course is what sets it apart from all other tables and makes it awesome!" —Amy M.
Get it from Amazon for $77.43+ (available in two colors).
14. A pair of waterproof, LED-lit Bluetooth speakers you can hang discreetly around the bonfire zone so whoever's DJ-ing can control the tunes right from their phone and keep the party going all night long. And because there's two of them, you can position them on opposite sides for a ~surround sound~ effect.
The Bluetooth distance between phone and speaker is up to 33 feet, while the dual pairing distance between the two speakers is up to 66 feet!
Promising review: "The surround sound that we get at night while sitting around the fire pit is wonderful! We invested in shepherd's hooks so that we can relocate wherever we want! Nice." —Denise Peoples
Get the two-pack from Amazon for $144.48 (available with white lights or rainbow lights).
15. A pair of magnetic grill lights to help you keep the crowd well-fed even after the sun's gone down. Nothing better than enjoying some kebabs by the light of a flickering fire.
Promising review: "I used these for the first time the other night and they were exactly what I wanted. I often tend to grill after dark and I can’t see what’s on the grill, but not anymore. These light up the entire grill surface area perfectly. Would definitely buy again." —Flossie DeGrave
Get a pair from Amazon for $22.49.
16. And a rechargeable, waterproof cooler light so people don't have to whip out their phone flashlights every time they get up to go for another drink.
One charge is good for 60 hours of white light and up to 31 hours of red light.
Promising review: "Such a neat item! I purchased this for my husband’s hunting trip and he’s truly enjoyed the handiness of the light. He said it provided extra light in the dark wilderness. The light is compact, and easy to charge. It lasted multiple days from one charge. Also, the different light modes are fun and one can even have a party with the blinking effect!" —Elena
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
17. A high-voltage insect zapper you can hang out by the fire pit or wherever people will be hanging out the most in your backyard. It eliminates mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other bugs with wings that are undeniably the worst part of lounging around outside.
It has a range of up to 1,500 square feet!
Promising review: "My husband and I love to sit in our backyard with the fire pit going. The bugs are getting really bad and it was very hard for us to stay outside with all the bugs. However, when I set this up I immediately noticed a huge difference. The bug zapper was zapping all the mosquitos and other flying bugs. So glad I purchased this. It's going to be a real life-saver this summer. I may have to purchase another one for the front of our house." —Ronnie Perez
Get it from Amazon for $36.95.
18. Or a pack of citronella candles to deter those pesky mosquitoes from being a *major* damper on your bonfire party. Each one lasts up to 30 hours!
They have a citrusy smell that's a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and lemongrass oils. It'll smell great to you (and is non-toxic!), but mosquitos can't stand it.
Promising review: "I love the fact this has a lid, so I can leave it outside at the fire pit or on the deck and not have to worry about rain getting into it. I tend to use this in combination with the Murphy's incense repellent sticks. The candles last a long time. I sit out on my deck most evenings in the warmer months, and I can get a few weeks out of a candle. I like to do two, one at each end. I like that it is not toxic chemicals and made with essential oils." —Sharni Vaughan
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (also available in a pack of six).
19. And an outdoor fan because keeping the air circulating will help cut down on the bugs that linger while you're outside trying to enjoy the fire.
Promising review: "Great fan at a good price! I bought this fan for my backyard to help circulate the air in hot days and to help deter mosquitoes at night around the fire pit. This fan worked perfectly. It has three speeds, the highest of which is super strong. The fan at high speed is a bit noisy, but nothing unexpected of a powerful fan. It is also 100% waterproof, which is a must. My only minor issues would be 1) it would be nice if the fan came with a cover for when it’s not used (I bought 20-inch tire storage covers to do the job), and 2) the fan is only adjustable up and down not side to side — if they could make it oscillate that would be great. Having said that, I would recommend this fan for sure and would not hesitate to buy it again" —Bigdad
Get it from Amazon for $99.65+ (available in three sizes).
20. A pressure washer to blast away all the built-up dirt, ashes, and grime on your fire pit, patio, outdoor furniture, and pathways so you can get your backyard in tip-top shape for entertaining.
Promising reviews: "I just had the opportunity to use this for the first time on our deck, our kid's outdoor wood play structure, and on a stone fire pit. The results were fantastic. Using the 40-degree nozzle (there are four nozzles ranging from 0 degrees to 40 degrees), this pressure washer restored our deck to a nearly new color. It made the wood on our kid's play structure look nearly brand new and took almost all of the noticeable dirt off of the fire pit stones. All in all, I am so happy with how effective this pressure washer is. Great performance for a reasonable price." —Pete O'Brien
"This is a very good quality unit. I used it to power wash my concrete patio and concrete front porch, stairs, and walkway. I used the 25-degree head at a height of about 4 inches or so. My wife let the black ashes from the bonfire pit wash over the patio last fall in the rain. This spring when the snow melted, it uncovered a patio streaked in black that wouldn't wash off with a hose and brush. After a couple hours with this power washer, the patio looks like new again. I've used it twice now for a total of about five hours of wash time without any issues. Very satisfied." —R. Barriuso
Get it from Amazon for $169.
21. A lighted umbrella for anyone who wants to sit a little further away from the fire (because somehow, the smoke is always blowing in *your* direction), but still enjoy it from afar and keep the conversations going long into the night. And of course, you'll have some nice shade for the area in the daytime.
Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table!
Promising review: "When I purchased this, my husband gave me the look of, 'Why do we need another patio umbrella?' But I had to point out it was solar. We were both skeptical about how well the solar would work. We are shocked. We live in Vancouver where sun is a treasure. It still gets enough sunlight to power the lights all night. He turns the on about 9 p.m. so he can watch for our cat and says it is still on in the morning. I am going to pick up a second." —Chardonay
Get it from Amazon for $71.98+ (available in 11 color combos).
22. A lovely boho hammock chair everyone will be fighting to sit in on bonfire nights. You can cozy up in it with a blanket by the fire at night, then park yourself in it with a good book and cold drink on nice days.
It can hold up to 320 pounds of weight! If there's not a tree or other structure near your fire pit you can hang this on, you can pick up a stand separately — which is handy since you'll be able to move this chair around and use it elsewhere.
Promising review: "No assembly required; super easy to put up and adds so much character to our backyard. It's also very comfortable to sit in. I'm only 5 feet tall, so I'm able to sit cross-legged with extra room." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.98 (available in three colors).
23. A stainless-steel firewood rack and a waterproof cover so you always have firewood ready to go when the fire could use a kickstart — they'll keep your logs dry and off the ground so they don't fall prey to termites, mold, or rot before you can even use them.
24. An outdoor pizza oven because when you're sitting outside drinking by the fire all night long, you're probably going to get the late-night munchies, and nothing satisfies a big crowd more than some 'za. Having one of these on hand means your backyard can transform into a professional-style pizza kitchen anytime you need it.
Promising review: "AWESOME pizza oven. We really can't say enough great things about it. It does exactly as advertised, and the temperature of the stone matches fairly well with the gauge on top. The stone runs hottest in the middle, but not overly so. The oven takes longer to warm up in the cold weather (10-15 min), but it retains heat really well! We keep the pizza oven on a thick plastic table, and the oven is very well insulated; the table doesn't get hot at all. We wouldn't change a thing! Makes amazing pizza and naan!" —tk
Get it from Amazon for $379.99 when you apply the $20 off coupon on the listing.
25. Finally, a personalized sign to put the finishing touches on your fire pit area. You can hang it on a nearby tree or post and think about all the late-night chats and memories made by the fire — and those still yet to come.
Benchmark Signs and Gifts is a small business based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio that makes custom wooden carved signs for the home and special occasions.
Promising review: "I requested a sign that was unique with honey bees flying around with my own words on it. I just received it and it's absolutely beautiful. This is my second wooden sign, and I couldn't be any happier with what I ordered. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!" —Karen Bates
Get it from Benchmark Signs and Gifts on Etsy for $59+ (available in seven sizes and with personalization — you can let them know exactly what you want carved, otherwise you'll receive what's on the sample image above).
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