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Jul 09, 2023

The Amazon Edit: 10 Outdoor Storage Accessories Experts Always Buy

If you’re interested in organizing your backyard once and for all, Amazon is a great place to pick up a slew of products that can help you do so. From pool caddies to weatherproof storage bins, you

If you’re interested in organizing your backyard once and for all, Amazon is a great place to pick up a slew of products that can help you do so. From pool caddies to weatherproof storage bins, you name it, Amazon’s got more than one option.

Yet we know that even though Amazon’s endless scroll of products offers plenty of choices, it can sometimes feel absolutely overwhelming to sift through all of those products—and read all of those reviews! You might be left with a shopping cart full of things wondering which items are actually worth buying.

To help you cut through the digital clutter, we asked the experts which backyard storage items they’d recommend. So relax! A more organized backyard is just a click away.

Are you tired of looking at all of those pool floats and noodles scattered around your backyard? If so, pick up this rolling pool organizer to keep your pool items neat and tidy.

The nifty bin comes recommended by Raychel Klein, a professional organizer, certified KonMari consultant, and founder of RayBayBay in Seattle.

Klein mentions the organizer, which comes in four bright colors, can be used for everything from pool toys and gear to towels and sports equipment.

“The wheels allow you to easily roll out for play and roll in for storage,” Klein adds.

Aaron Traub, owner of My Professional Organizer Dallas, is a fan of this garden tool rack. Available in various sizes, this easy-to-install, wall-mounted rack can be used for shovels, brooms, pliers, rakes, and even bicycles.

“I like using tool organizers for clients’ outdoor spaces,” says Traub. “My clients love how they look. And this is a great organization product to keep garden tools off the ground.”

Traub adds he’s also used the affordable organizers in garages, storage sheds, and utility closets.

This aesthetically pleasing tool organizer, which can be popped right into a 5-gallon bucket, is less clunky than ordinary toolboxes.

And unlike a toolbox, you don’t have to open a lid to search for a tool—everything is out in the open.

The pouch features 30 exterior pockets and an open middle space for bulkier items.

“Plus, it’s made of superdurable ripstop canvas so that it won’t get damaged by pointy or sharp garden tools,” says Amanda Wiss, professional organizer and founder of New York City—based Urban Clarity.

Use the sturdy belt to quickly stash drills, screwdrivers, pliers, and more.

“A retractable clothes-drying rack is one of my favorite products for staying organized,” says Nicole Gabai, a professional organizer and Golden Circle member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.

Gabai explains this space-saving outdoor rack can easily be mounted on a wall and works great for hanging wet towels or bathing suits.

Even better? Each rack can hold up to a whopping 27 pounds of laundry!

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If you need a lot of storage space (and you need it ASAP), add this outdoor shed to your Amazon cart. The durable shed is offered in three sizes and is perfect for storing grill accessories, toys, and folding chairs.

You’ll thank yourself for having a place to stash your stuff, and your yard maintenance crew will, too.

“When our team arrives at a customer’s property, nothing slows our work down more than a cluttered, disorganized yard,” says Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal, an online marketplace to connect lawn care providers with homeowners.

Say “See ya later” to a cluttered pool deck. And if you place your phone on the pool’s edge when you take a dip hoping it won’t take the plunge as well, this storage basket is for you.

The caddy is made from durable plastic, has portable cords for easy toting, and has a collapsible silicone layer to make it bigger or smaller. This pick also works well with most framed pools.

Grilling is fun and dang tasty, but it can get messy—fast. Pick up this handy grill caddy to make barbecuing a more organized experience.

The black metal unit features an easy-to-tote handle and plenty of compartments to place condiments, utensils, and plates. It also has a few hooks for spatulas and whisks and space for two paper towel holders.

And when grill season ends, you can use this nifty storage container for cleaning supplies or gardening tools.

Everyone who has ever fought with an unwieldy hose will love this convenient wall-mounted guide. The reel can help make tangled, unsightly hose lines a thing of the past.

“This retractable guide is a great way to keep your yard clutter-free while still having easy access when needed,” explains Klein, of RayBayBay.

The best part? A spike-mounted reel is also available if you don’t feel like drilling into your home’s walls or siding.

You can also protect your stuff from the elements by using these plastic bins that Wiss recommends.

“These weathertight bins are a perennial organizing favorite,” she says. “Their durable exterior and secure closures will protect your items from water damage.”

Wiss also points out that these come in a wide range of sizes, “So you’re sure to find one that works for your items in your space.”

Giant, unsightly plastic storage boxes got you down? You can go for this wooden one instead.

“With its simple Shaker-esque wooden design, this storage unit is as beautiful as it is functional,” says Wiss.

She adds that this container is also an excellent size for patios and terraces. It’s large enough to be helpful but small enough to fit into smaller spaces.

The aesthetically pleasing design is also on wheels, she says, “so you can easily move it around your space for loading and unloading.”

Brittany Natale is a writer based in New York City. Her work has appeared in i-D, Village Voice, Teen Vogue, Domino, and other publications.