1. Go for durability. The outdoors can be harsh and even ruin many products. When investing in an outdoor appliance you should always make sure it can withstand the harshness of Mother Nature.
2. Think Portable. Part of the fun of being outside is feeling free instead of feeling like you are tied down. Choose gadgets that you can easily pack up and take with you anywhere.
3. Make sure to ask whether a product's material is rust proof or if it can be left out in the rain. Often outdoor products are made for outdoor use but not to be left sitting outside. If it's something you want to leave it out all the time, make sure it can handle the weather.
4. Don't sacrifice quality for convenience. These days it's all about bringing the indoor amenities outside. But in the move from the kitchen to the patio for example, sometimes quality is sacrificed to make products more compact and durable. Make sure the outdoor version of the product works as well as any indoor version would before making the investment.

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