My Favorite Wireless Outdoor Gear for Fall Fun
Fall means it’s time for bonfires, walks, and cozy backyard movie nights. Hosting an outdoor meeting when temperatures start to drop means wireless power for portability and comfort. By investing in some cozy gear, you can extend your time in the backyard well into fall—here are some of my favorite cordless essentials.
Wood splitters
It is easier to chop wood for a fire using a wood splitter. If you got your wood from chips , it most likely needs to be split. To cut wood without access to an outlet, you can use a cordless log splitter . There are also gasoline-powered models, but battery-powered electric models are quieter and often lighter. The downside to a battery-powered device is that you will have to recharge the battery between uses.
Powerful coolers
To keep drinks cold longer when you’re reversing, a cordless powered refrigerator is your best option. You can use the one that comes with your existing tool batteries, like the Ryobi Iceless Cooler , or opt for a stand-alone version with a built-in battery. A cooler that uses removable batteries has the added bonus that the batteries are interchangeable with anything else that uses that battery system, while the standalone version can only power your cooler.
Portable heaters
Battery-powered heaters are more complex than other types of electrical appliances because they use much more energy. However, you can use rechargeable battery-powered hand warmers in your pockets or try a neck warmer for portable heating. Ryobi also makes an 18-volt propane hybrid heater that can be used outdoors. To operate portable propane heaters, you will need propane as well as some charged Ryobi 18-volt batteries.
Heated seats
Thanks to the ingenuity of rear seats, there are many options for portable heated seats, from cushions to camp chairs . There are also wireless seat cushions with backrest for added protection. These heated seats are just as good for a backyard movie night as they are for a party or game, and you can outfit your patio furniture with heated cushions to make them more comfortable for group activities.
Power plants and inverters
Cordless power stations powered by tool batteries allow you to charge devices and other small electronics. Larger power plants will run for around eight hours, depending on what you plug into them, while smaller ones have fewer outlets and can run for around six hours, but with less overall output. The advantage of smaller power tool battery inverters is that they are usually cheaper at around $100 each, while larger power stations can cost up to $1,200, depending on size and accessories.
Wireless speakers
Wireless speakers are a must for your outdoor event. There are many cordless tool manufacturers that make speakers for their battery kits, so you might want to try the Ryobi 18-volt speaker for those batteries, the Makita 18-volt speaker if you have a Makita kit, or the DeWalt 20-volt speaker. if you have a DeWalt kit. They’re usually called “workplace speakers,” but you can use them anywhere. They work both via Bluetooth and via a phone connector.
Battery-powered projectors
Portable mini projectors are gaining popularity as technological advances in lenses and batteries have allowed them to become smaller and lighter. LED projector batteries will also last approximately ten times longer than their conventional incandescent counterparts. The tiny battery-powered projector , which can project up to a 100-inch screen onto any surface and fits in the palm of your hand, costs about $180. These projectors will work better with a speaker since the built-in speakers are not very large and do not provide long-distance audio output for outdoor use.