Fall is the season of crisp evenings, golden leaves, and perfect backyard weather. Whether you’re unwinding solo after a long day or hosting friends and family, your outdoor space can become a hub for food, conversation, and cozy vibes. With a few simple upgrades in cooking, power, and lighting, you can transform your deck or yard into a place worth savoring.
Here are six creative ideas - two each in cooking, power, and lighting - to inspire your fall backyard nights.
Cooking: Turn Fire into Flavor
1. Make Dinner an Experience with a Smokeless Fire Pit
Skip the indoor stovetop and take dinner outside. A smokeless fire pit like FirePit+ that doubles as a grill lets you cook everything from burgers to roasted veggies over open flames. Invite friends to gather around and make cooking part of the evening’s entertainment.
2. Go Portable for a Casual Feast
Don’t want to juggle pots and pans? A portable fire pit or rocket stove lets you create a relaxed, finger-food-style menu. Think flatbreads grilled over the fire, skewers with whatever’s in the fridge, or s’mores for dessert. No dishes required - just a clean surface for serving and plenty of napkins.
Power: Keep Devices (and Music) Alive
3. Power a Movie Night Outside
Pull the projector and speakers onto the deck for an outdoor movie experience powered by a Goal Zero power station. A portable charger makes it easy to keep your devices and lights running without stringing extension cords from the house.
4. Prep for Hosting and Emergencies
Even casual backyard nights can remind you how handy backup power is. A Goal Zero power station designed for both outdoor adventures and home backup power can keep the essentials running during an outage - fridge, Wi-Fi, or lamps - while doubling as the energy source for your backyard gatherings. Pull out the projector, plug in your nice sound system, and blend up fun drinks throughout the night.
Lighting: Set the Mood with Solar
5. String Up a Cozy Canopy
Nothing transforms a backyard like warm overhead light. Turn off all indoor lights and hang solar string lights across your deck or patio for instant ambiance. They charge during the day, glow all night, and add a touch of magic whether you’re hosting friends or just reading a book outside.
6. Lanterns for Every Spot
Portable, rechargeable, and easy to place anywhere, solar lanterns (like Luci Lanterns) give you flexible lighting you can move from the table to the yard. Pair them with other solar lighting and you’ve got a layered glow that feels inviting without overwhelming the night sky.
Conclusion: Don't Hibernate Yet, Enjoy Fall Out-Back
Backyard fun doesn’t need to be complicated. With a smokeless fire pit, a reliable source of home backup power, and versatile rechargeable and solar lighting, you can turn any fall evening into something special - whether it’s a solo night with a good book or a lively gathering with friends and family.
