(Part 2) Best outdoor sting lights according to redditors

Full list with links to everything shown here (and some stuff not shown). Please let me know if I've missed anything or if you have any questions.

PC Specs

Item | Make/model | Link | Price
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Processor| Intel i7-8700k | Amazon | $355
Graphics Card| MSI GEFORCE GTX1080 TI GAMING X 11G| Amazon | $1,000
RAM | G.SKILL TridentZ RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3200 MHZ | Amazon | $90
Motherboard | ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming | Amazon | $350
SSD | Samsung SSD 960 EVO 1TB NVMe | Amazon | $300
SSD | Samsung 850 EVO 500GB | Amazon | $130
SSD | Samsung 850 EVO 500GB | Amazon | $130
AIO | Corsair H110i V2 | Amazon | $120
Case | Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic | Amazon | $130
PSU | EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Amazon | $100
Fans | Corsair LL 120 | Amazon | $220
Drawers | Ikea Alex | Ikea | $90

The rest of the stuff

Item | Make/model | Link | Price
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Desk | Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk | Jarvis | $752
Chair | Herman Miller Embody | Amazon | $1,400
Monitor | ASUS PG279Q | Amazon | $610
Monitor | ASUS PG279Q | Amazon | $610
Desk Mat | Godspeed Reverse Panda | Novelkeys | $20
Mouse | Glorious Model O Matte White | Glorious | $50
Keyboard | Tofu65 w/ Gateron Browns | KBDFans | $200
Keycaps | MT3 Godspeed | Drop | $150
Dock | Caldigit TS3 | Amazon | $280
Speakers | Audioengine A2+ | Amazon | $300
Speaker Stands | Kanto S6W | Amazon | $60
Webcam | Logitech C922x | Amazon | $83
Monitor Arm | Jarvis Dual Monitor Arm in White | Jarvis | $160
Desk Backlight | Philips Hue Light Strip | Amazon | $90
Main Lights | Nanoleaf Light Panels | Nanoleaf | $550
Headphones | Hyperx Cloud Flight | Amazon | $135
VR | Oculus Quest | Amazon | $500
Headphones | Sony WH1000XM3 | Amazon | $275
Headphones | Master & Dynamic MH40 | Amazon | $250

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Here's a link to it on Amazon. :D

AZ is pretty open right now as far as that goes. When it's hot out I tend not to light a fire regardless...

[These lights have been amazing for light at night.]
(https://www.amazon.com/GardenDecor-Waterproof-Festival-Christmas-Interface/dp/B07D3QDF17/ref=sr_1_41?crid=254E2SFXY5I5A&keywords=led+usb+string+lights&qid=1573587898&sprefix=led+usb+string+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-41)

First...check with your apt community about making changes.

Some places dont really care...some do care about uniformity.

If they don't care...I'd run string lights.

Hang LED Edison lighting from the ceiling rafters. If you took your time, you could probably run a power cord up the corner clipping into onto the siding...and it wouldn't look all that bad.

Also...check out the Ikea patio floor tiles. Would look way better than the concrete

These lightweight plastic LEDs are more ornamental and not the brightest lights going. And we have lanterns, LED flashlights, and hiking headlamps too. The wife wanted something easily clipped onto the Batwing and these work well.

For backpacking I’d want something sturdier, I could see these cracking if not packed within a hardshell case.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-LED-String-Lights-Lanterns/dp/B001TSCDBQ/ref=sr_1_24?keywords=coleman+led+light&qid=1564841731&s=gateway&sr=8-24

The link goes to "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCTCHHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_a-AjybEHCQ5SF". I'm no computer expert, but this looks like an Amazon referral code embedded within that link: "ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_a-AjybEHCQ5SF". If that's a referral code, that means somebody is making money off each Amazon purchase (and not just for that item, as the referral cookie stays on the person's computer for other Amazon purchases). I note that the link works without that extra portion, but yet its there. Perhaps someone can explain as its hard to believe a mod would do that, but look at the source.

Half of the color in the light is actually the color of the hula hoop. I used a battery powered white fairy light wrapped around a red and yellow hula hoop. I hit the trigger at the height of throw and cut it as soon as it hit the ground and the camera was at F2.8 with an ISO of 800 if i remember correctly.

You just inspired me to get some lights. Just ordered these lights from Amazon.

i saw a couple of string lights on amazon black friday deals of the day today:

33' fairy lights

33' multi color fairy lights

8 3' fairy lights

72' solar lights

72' solar lights warm white

Now all you need is to line the inside of the case with this, and change it to red: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A5DDDE6/

LED ambiance lighting

Mego Multi-colored RGB 100cm (39 inch) LED Strip Light Bias Lighting LED Flat Screen TV Background Waterproof Lighting Kit Cuttable With USB Cable 60LEDs (100cm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A5DDDE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZC-oybYNK61VJ

IMHO warm light string lights similar to these make things super cozy. Can hang them with command strips that (supposedly) don't leave marks on the wall.

I use battery operated ones. They light up the inside of a canopy surprisingly well and have plenty of power with 6 AA batteries for each string. Two of these are enough to cover the inside of a 10x10 and they have a timer built in so they turn off and on automatically.

My life would greatly improve with This bathroom set because ours is falling apart and looks like crap, or This table because our current one is a safety hazard to our three children or a weight set to get into shape.

Somethings I think you should add to your list are: one, two, three, because I noticed you like camping as well. We try to camp as often as possible it is just so relaxing getting to get away from everything for a weekend.

You can just delete the "ref" part from the URL and it still works.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCTCHHK/

These would look nice on my tent while I camp all spring long!

A cheap idea that he might like for a night light, that you may possibly already have on hand are holiday lights! We used a string of holiday lights for awhile, and then not long ago found some discounted colorful lantern party light type things that he really likes. I think he enjoys it so much due to being able to hang them up around his bed.

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Here's the kind of lantern lights I'm talking about.

But I'm pretty sure we paid no more than $5 for them on sale at some place like dollar general or walmart. I would definitely not pay $20 from amazon!

We used 3 strands of these under our EZ-up last year and could see in our tent and whole campsite without needing a lantern. http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000001475-LED-String-Lights/dp/B001TSCDBQ

You're probably not going to find an off the shelf kit that just does what you're asking for. But you can find the parts you need and with a small amount of effort you can make it work.

https://www.amazon.com/Ustellar-Waterproof-Changing-Brightness-Operated/dp/B072C265SW

These look to be pretty good RGB fairy lights. Buy some, find out what voltage they're driven at and then just hook them up in parallel to a network connected LED driver that can handle the current for 30 meters of the stuff.

Had a friend that did a totoro nursery. Have you seen this night light?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016PL8DRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uSMmybRGE7617

Amazon! and then I have these star ones in my bedroom.

This is a known problem with the 5 meter one. The 2 meter is unaffected.

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https://hueblog.de/2018/10/18/hue-outdoor-lightstrip-die-letzten-zentimeter-leuchten-nicht-richtig/

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Its in german, so rely on google translate :)


Also people on Amazon report the same:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-LightStrip-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07GVZY6CQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541145564&sr=8-3&keywords=hue+outdoor#customerReviews

You could also use mini led wire lights. I used them for my outfits at edc last year. The battery pack is pretty small and they come in different colors. I think there's a guy on etsy that sells them. Here's an example from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017SMQV1E/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1463329802&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mini+led+wire+lights

price history

When I was little I called these bomb lights. It kind of stuck. :)

Change jar

The desk one is a Minger DreamColor I got on a lightning deal and the monitor one appears to be BrillGlow.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0796TLP4S
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YUY2MS

http://imgur.com/gallery/miuKr/new

It's literally this shadowbox and LED put together.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YUAEU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017SMQV1E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When we had a popup we had a string of these along the awning:

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Backyard-Deckyard-Pergola-Umbrella/dp/B07GB2CLTP

Really like mellow light.

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On our new trailer we have the factory bright white LED strip which I am not a fan of.

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Ive got 2 sets of these, warm white and red, that I have glued around the top of the canopy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J444DMY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It works well for soft lighting in the truck. If I was to redo the lighting i would use these instead, and power them with USB power packs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWMIT4P/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The photo itself is 2 seperate photos blended together, one exposed for the lighting outside the truck, and one inside the truck.

Upvoted because this helped me discover these, but I ended up going with this for my needs (2-day prime):


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019YUY2MS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

soooo it's this: https://www.amazon.com/Oak-Leaf-Bedroom-Wedding-Decoration/dp/B01COLV0I8 ???

I'm no professional, but I feel like you could do a lot with these parts:

Empty Case:
https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Rackmount-Computer-Pre-Installed-RSV-R4000/dp/B0055EV30W

Patch Panel
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Rackmount-Wallmount-48-Port/dp/B0072K1P8C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13UXC513T93L&keywords=48+port+patch+panel&qid=1558021254&s=gateway&sprefix=48+port+patc%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3

LED Lighting
https://www.amazon.com/BrillGlow-Multi-colored-Background-Waterproof-Controller/dp/B01A5DDDE6?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

You could probably combine these three parts, in various sets of configurations to build something "Hollywood"

I used this for some inspiration

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1802&bih=990&ei=3oPdXIbaO6XI_Qa2lJ-wAg&q=datacenter+server&oq=datacenter+server&gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i5i30j0i8i30l4j0i10i24j0i24.1733.3829..4019...0.0..0.177.1362.16j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.....0..0i10j0i10i30.c3zuc98LIQA#imgdii=uFbGHerwzsZbfM:&imgrc=6caHghE6mHfmCM:

Please excuse the length, I love making lists.

Video Production

Green Screen

Bounce

Tripod

Books

Dining with Dr Who

Writing movies for fun and profit This is a great book. I have it, absolutely hysterical.

Writing

Ink quill

TARDIS Deluxe Journal

Travel

Street Signs

Flags

Eiffel Tower Chocolate Mold

Little Window Beach

17th century world map

Watercolor World Map

Universal world wide adapter plug

Hidden pocket wallet



Science!

Liquid Gold Plating Kit

Molecular Gastronomy Kit

This one also works for gardening:
Moons and Blooms lunar calender

Inflatable earth with glow in the dark cities

Galilea Moon Phase Calendar and Clock

Glow in the dark lunar calender!

Art

Sunprint Kit

Scrapper tool set

Fantasy!

LOTR inspired necklace

Another LOTR inspired necklace

Dragon necklace

Dragon JEwerly box

These/this are/is a book, but Mercedes Lackey is a FANTASTIC fantasy writer. I'd start with the Mage Winds trilogy or Mage Wars series.

Outdoors

Portal-able Speakers If you want to listen to relaxing music (or just music) while reading or chilling outside, this is the perfect speaker. It goes pretty loud, my bro has one, I steal if to make my showers musical.

Solar power LED Water proof color changing globes

Ball lanterns!


Math

Math clock

Mental Math

Pi ice cube shape tray

Mini Abacus pendant keychain

And it was delicious

Math jokes

Math/science ice cube tray


Rubik's Cube office thingy

Abacus-they have these in all colors and shapes and what have you.

Spirituality

Wasn't quite sure what you're looking for, but these things are pretty relaxing and some of them are used in meditation or for relaxation/de-stress so I figured I could put 'em here.

[LED mini waterfall)(http://www.amazon.com/Mirrored-Waterfall-Light-Show-Fountain/dp/B008Q3GH1O/ref=pd_sim_hpc_17)

Zen reflection bonzai tree with a little pond

Candle and water fountain

Five tier illuminated fountain

Other random fun things!

DR Who Projector clock

Sherlock season one Dunno but I feel you might like this show.

Giant Nail polish set


Nail art brushes

LED faucet water glow thing

Alright! I think I'll stop there before this becomes a novel xD

USB LED String Lights,Oak Leaf 2 Set of 60 LEDs Starry Lights Copper Wire for Home Bedroom Party Wedding Decoration (19.7ft,Warm White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01COLV0I8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gr2MxbJBBA1E3

Alright, I'm going to get some and do it...
Last question, which of these two would provide more illumination?
I like the first because they're not glass and are cheaper, but if the second make the room brighter, then I'll go for it:


https://www.amazon.com/LOUIS-CHOICE-Waterproof-Christmas-Decoration/dp/B07CQYML74/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=string+lights+bright&qid=1563836961&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV1U3WFlHVzlNTlZEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQxOTM5MzdSUlE3S1ZLOTc1QyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTQ4NDY4MklNTE1NUjFKQzNEQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


OR


https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Hanging-Outdoor-Pergola-Deckyard/dp/B07DNQCZH8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=string%2Blights&qid=1563816936&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

I haven't attempted outdoor lighting yet but I can imagine this would be a fair amount of work, especially without a structure. I wonder if you could use the TS-99B stands with a bracket on top to hold them up around a perimeter? Or maybe pipe/drape poles and base plates. Zigzag over the audience? I don't know how you'd do that due to the weight. For reference, I put these up on the pergola behind my house and they are really nice... https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Commercial-Dimmable-Weatherproof-Connectable/dp/B01LYXQYU5/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1517583818&sr=8-13&keywords=outdoor+string+lights

I bought them at Home Depot under the Hampton Bay brand. But they are rather heavy. I have them supported by small hooks at every bulb which was a little overkill but it's a permanent install. You'd need stands fairly close together or cabling like Kameix1 mentioned to support the weight. Pricing doesn't sound terrible at around $650 but the liability has me on edge.

These are pretty nice:

https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Ambience-Outdoor-Weatherproof-Commercial-String-Lights/dp/B01IQVWJIA

24 feet, 7 bulbs. Also available in 48 foot, 15 bulb assemblies.

100Ft Outdoor Patio String Lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNQCZH8

I used this then cut off the end to my desired length.

I'm surprised no one mentioned what I would consider to be the easiest/most obvious solution: solar-powered lights. Something like this -

https://www.amazon.com/GDEALER-Powered-Waterproof-Christmas-Decoration/dp/B01GCBP636/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479310677&sr=8-1&keywords=christmas+lights+solar+powered

Though they come in a multitude of offerings. Battery on these is usually large enough to keep them going through most of the night. Works great in my case

>Happy to help, homey. Wasn't trying to say it should be obvious to you, just that I was only going over some of the basics.

Don't worry; no offense taken!

>so get one of those tall paper lantern floor lamps form Ikea

Why a paper lantern floor lamp, specifically? I don't have anything against it, but I'm curious why you mention it! I was going to just go with a regular floor lamp with one of those upside down cone things on top (can you tell I have no idea what I'm talking about?), but that was just by default. I haven't really given the lamp or the dresser much thought when it comes to design.

>You can put some fairy light/christmas lights over the windows too, but make sure their white or just off-white, not something with multicolors. There are very nice looking versions with larger Edison bulb type lamps instead of the classic Christmas lights, those will look swanky and rustic.

I'll definitely be adding some fairy lights above my bed as this has been suggested by other users as well. I can't seem to find many good options for Edison bulb string lights besides this one. I probably don't want to spend more than $25 on the string lights.

>Sheets, I think you want a classic white, a solid medium grey, and then you can go with like a light blue, a dark red, or whatever suits your fancy. You don't have to go super high thread count, just go to target and get their basic sheet sets. Get one nice comforter/duvet and two covers for it so you can change them out for cleaning. White and grey with a texture would be my advice. Get like four actual pillows and then a few decorative pillows. This is already getting expensive so build this up as you go. If you have a guest in your bed you want to make sure they never want to leave your clean, fluffy nest of joy.

This is going to sound like a dumb question, but why do I need so many sets of sheets? I also could use a quick summary of the difference between comforters and duvets, as well as covers and sheets. If this is something that Google could explain better, then feel free to let me know. Do you have any suggestions for pillows as far as cost, firmness, and material? I bought some cheap ones from Target that seem to get the job done, but I think I'm ready for an upgrade.

>If you have a guest in your bed you want to make sure they never want to leave your clean, fluffy nest of joy.

I love this! I definitely want my room to be the most attractive place in the household (almost magnetic) when I bring over someone who I'm interested in.

>Someone else suggested moving the bed length-wise against the window wall and moving the head flush up against the cross wall. That sounded like a good plan. However it will look condensed. Having the bed where you have it looks more grand and impressive.

Do you mean where I have it in the picture? I already rotated the bed to the wall with the cross on it, but I haven't pushed it into the corner because I was thinking of putting a nighstand there. It gives a little more room between the bed and the closet, but it does create this long space between the bed and the wall with the window. However, I think that space will look more natural and "filled in" once I add some plants below the window along the wall ledge. I'll do some experimenting once I actually buy some of these things.

>Sounds like you've gotten a lot of good advice from everyone here. Post some after pictures once you get it fixed up a bit more. Good luck!

Yes I have! Every piece of advice I've gotten here has been useful to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I haven't even bought anything yet (besides the guitar mounts), and I'm already excited to post update pictures!

>Almost forgot, get a nice soft rug for the floor. If you're in the Midwest like I think you are, you may get some cold winters. A nice comfy rug on the floor will make standing on the floor in the morning a lot more pleasant and will, as they say, tie the room together.

Agreed. Any suggestions for the material? Size? Store?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01COLV0I8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Although it looks like those are out of stock so these seem to be the same thing:

https://www.amazon.com/GardenDecor-Waterproof-Festival-Christmas-Interface/dp/B07D3QDF17/ref=pd_di_sccai_6/145-3386901-1983518?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07D3QDF17&pd_rd_r=aa4ce14f-9de8-47aa-be6e-18920dabe341&pd_rd_w=uyzTJ&pd_rd_wg=pubp0&pf_rd_p=91969358-e80f-4d1e-9cd9-073577930a16&pf_rd_r=F52HQ96X9DZWXTN1N3DA&psc=1&refRID=F52HQ96X9DZWXTN1N3DA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GR2RCND/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9FpYDbEY5SNZ3 these would look great on either side of the ceiling

Alguna parte que venda luces de navidad RGB?

Algo así pero que no implique comprar en amazon

It really depends on how you want to accomplish it. In a something like mine scenario will be around $200 depending if you find a deal (Philips hue stuff is having discounts in different retail stores and amazon lately):

- Starter pack 4 bulbs with hub: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Ambiance-Equivalent-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07351P1JK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=philips+hue&qid=1572475712&sr=8-9

- Philips hue lightstrip plus: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Ambiance-LightStrip-Assistant/dp/B07GWKB1ZS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=philips+hue+lightstrip&qid=1572476040&sr=8-4

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However, if you have a smaller setup and based on what you said, you can go with around $150 depending on pricing available:

- Philips hue lightstrip plus with hub: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-LightStrip-Compatible-Assistant-Lightstrip/dp/B07KPBS8FV/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=philips+hue+lightstrip+plus&qid=1572475791&sr=8-7

- Add 1 or two Philips hue bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Bluetooth-compatible-Assistant/dp/B07QV9XB87/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=philips+hue&qid=1572475815&sr=8-6

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I will shoot a quick video later today, and will edit this post. However, here is a link to a video from my instagram: https://youtu.be/V1IxN1A1RcM