Whether its a poky patio or decadent decking, all outdoor spaces can be spruced up with some stylish touches. Gabrielle Fagan reveals how.

Spending so much time at home has made us really appreciate our outdoor spaces even if its the tiniest balcony or terrace.

Sales of outdoor furniture and accessories have rocketed, as weve lavished TLC on our patios so that theyre a sanctuary that truly reflects our taste and needs.

Theres a growing recognition that an outside space really is the fifth room in your home, and should be furnished and decorated with the same amount of care and attention to detail as any indoor room, says Lynsey Abbott, seasonal buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres.

This should be a space that begs you to throw open the windows and unwind at the end of a long day during the spring and summer months. Whether its a set of French windows, the door to your balcony, or simply your outdoor patio, your home probably has an ideal place to style as that fifth room.

Tempted? Take your pick from these ideas for creating the perfect outdoor space

Small can be beautifulSize truly isnt everything when it comes to creating an inviting outdoor space. With a dash of imagination and flair, you can work magic on even the tiniest spot. No matter how compact your space, it can be turned into a little sanctuary perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, agrees Nadia McCowan Hill, resident style advisor at Wayfair.I love a relaxed boho look for summer, with wall hangings and outdoor rugs in all colours and shapes. Layering rugs has a striking effect and will add depth to a balcony or outdoor space with limited square footage.TOP TIP: Light coloured seating will look less dominating in a small area. Add punchy colour and pattern with colourful, textured cushions and blankets, handy for warding off the chills on cool nights. A decorative wooden ladder is a super way to display hanging succulents or small lanterns.

Take it tropicalSummer holiday to that far-flung hotspot on hold? Ramp up the temperature at home by creating your own Caribbean-style retreat outside your back door.Kit it out with neon patio furniture, a palm-fringed bar, potted palms (fake or real) and accessories in exotic prints. No passport or suitcases required and pina colada optional!

Shake up some styleTOP TIP: Adding a lick of paint isnt just for indoors. Get creative and bring hot colour and character to your outdoor space with an exterior paint. You can also use a shade to complement or contrast with the planted areas of your garden, depending on the look youre going for. Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Bright Orange Gloss Multi-Surface Paint, from 9 for 0.25L, B&Q.

Treats for the tableAl fresco tableware is so stylish now, its tempting to use it all year round, indoors as well as out. Keep garden table dressing pared-back for the best effect it doesnt want to be fussy, as that will ruin the casual, kick-off-your-shoes atmosphere youre trying to create. Just choose a couple of statement pieces and then match a key colour with napkins or a table runner.

Create a fifth room with furnitureChoose furniture that suits your indoor style, then there will be a real follow-through of your look into the outdoors that blurs the boundary, says Abbott.Consider the height of furniture. Low-backed furniture, for instance, wont block your view of your garden. Add cushions and throws to soften the contrast between garden furniture and indoor furniture. Reflect key garden colours in accessories to further tie the scheme together.TOP TIP: Large, leafy palms and striking succulents can star in an outdoor space and be brought indoors in the colder months to bring greenery inside. Displaying a collection of plants by the entrance to your patio or balcony area is another way of merging the divide between the indoor and outdoor areas.

Go super naturalOne of the hottest trends in patio style is a laid-back look, which combines natural materials with an easy-on-the-eye neutral palette. Its perfect for a sophisticated stylish space.Were seeing a growing emphasis on fabrics made from recycled materials and furniture made from natural, organic material, as well as responsibly-sourced sustainable woods such as A-grade teak, says Tina Mahony, director at Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk).Teak is weather-proof and retains its beautiful warm honey-tones. It blends wonderfully with any surrounding style and is perfect for creating an outside room look, she adds.Mahony highlights new material Tricord a weather-resistant synthetic thats now often being used in place of natural rattan because it wont fade or rot, is easy to clean and extremely comfortable.Go Moderns range includes a Tribu Elio Garden Sofa, in teak with Tricord rope backs and seats, 2,890, Garden Armchair, 990, and Tribu Roots Garden Teak Block, 1,350.

Natural beautiesBring interest to a neutral scheme with woven textures and organic materials.

Light up the nightOutdoor spaces, whether small or large, have so much untapped potential to be transformed at night into a warm, welcoming haven with the addition of lights, says Becky Tasker, brand creative at Lights4Fun.co.uk.Arrange lights in your courtyard, garden or balcony just as you would in an indoor room. Its important to have three levels of light. Id suggest stringing festoon lights overhead for a twinkling canopy, add waterproof candle-style lights on a table top, and arrange candle lanterns on the ground to zone the area TOP TIP: A group of lanterns, candles and micro lights on a mirrored tray makes a stunning focal point for a table. String lighting on your fencing, solar lights around pots and bedding plants and enjoy a night-time garden landscape that rivals the daytime one.

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North America smart lighting market is expected to grow by 19.1% annually in the forecast period and reach $18.3 billion by 2030.Highlighted with 30 tables and 55 figures, this 112-page report North America Smart Lighting Market 2020-2030 by Offering, Lamp Type, Installation Type, Communication Technology, Application, End User, and Country: Trend Outlook and Growth Opportunity is based on a comprehensive research of the entire North America smart lighting market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. In this report 2019 is the base year for market analysis, with estimates and forecast covering 2020-2030. (Please Note: The report will be updated before delivery to make sure that the latest historical year is the base year and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

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Based on offering, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2019-2030 included in each section.Hardware Lights and Luminaires Lighting ControlsSoftware Cloud-Based Software Local/Web-Based SoftwareService by Type Smartphone Application Lighting as a Service (LaaS)Service by Process Design and Engineering Installation Post-Installation

Based on Lamp Type, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2019-2030 included in each section. LED Lamps Fluorescent Lamps Compact Fluorescent Lamps High Intensity Discharge Lamps Other Lamp Types

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Based on Communication Technology, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2019-2030 included in each section.Wired Technology Building Automation & Control Network (BACnet) Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) Power Line Communication (PLC) Proprietary Control Power Over Ethernet Wired Hybrid Protocols Other Wired TechnologiesWireless Technology Enocean Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy Wi-Fi Zigbee Wireless Hybrid Protocols Other Wireless Technologies

Based on Application, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2019-2030 included in each section. Indoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting

Based on End User, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2019-2030 included in each section. Industrial Commercial Residential Public Infrastructure

Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated: U.S. Canada

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Key Players (this may not be a complete list and extra companies can be added upon request):Acuity Brands Inc.Cisco Systems, Inc.Digital Lumens, Inc.Eaton Corporation PLC.General ElectricCree, Inc.Honeywell International Inc.Koninklijke Philips N.V.LegrandLutron Electronics Co., Inc.OSRAM Licht AGPhilips LightingSYSKA LED LightsZumtobel Group AG

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This Outdoor Downlights Market report offers a detailed view of market opportunity by end user segments, product segments, sales channels, key countries, and import / export dynamics. It details market size & forecast, growth drivers, emerging trends, market opportunities, and investment risks in over various segments in Outdoor Downlights industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of Outdoor Downlights market dynamics in both value and volume terms.

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The market research report on intelligent LED outdoor lighting solutions offers a comprehensive study on market share, size, growth aspects and main players.In addition, the report contains brief information on the regional competitive landscape, market trends and drivers, opportunities and challenges, distributors, sales channels, risks and barriers to entry, as well as analysis of Porters five forces.In addition, the main objective of this report is to provide a detailed analysis of how aspects of the market can potentially influence the future of the market for intelligent LED outdoor lighting solutions.The report also offers a comprehensive analysis on competitive manufacturers as well as new entrants also studying with their brief research.

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Philips Lighting HoldingAcuity BrandsGeneral ElectricOsram LichtHoneywellCooper IndustriesLumensSchneider Electricdigital floorlamp.VisionLutron Electronics Company

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Hardwaresoftwareservices

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Market segment by application, divided into

Street lightingLandscapelightingStadiumParkingWaterways

Market segment by region / country, this report covers

United StatesEuropeChinaJapanSoutheast AsiaIndiaCentral and South America

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Analyze the global status of the intelligent LED outdoor lighting solution, future forecasts, growth opportunities, the key market and the main players.Present the development of the intelligent LED outdoor lighting solution in the United States, Europe and China.Establish a strategic profile of the main players and thoroughly analyze their development plan and strategies.Define, describe and forecast the market by product type, market and key regions.

In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of the intelligent LED outdoor lighting solution are as follows:

Historical year: 2013-2017Base year: 2017Estimated year: 2018Forecast year 2018 to 2025

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Chapter One: Report OverviewChapter Two: Trends in Global GrowthChapter Three: Market Share of Major PlayersChapter Four: Distribution by Type and ApplicationChapter Five: United StatesChapter Six: EuropeChapter Seven: ChinaChapter Eight: JapanChapter Nine: Southeast AsiaChapter Ten: IndiaChapter Eleven: Central and South AmericaChapter Twelve: Profiles of International PlayersChapter Thirteen: Market Forecast 2018-2025Chapter Fourteen: Analyst Views / FindingsChapter Fifteen: Annex

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In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, stars rotate in the night sky over the East Branch of the Penobscot River, in this time exposure at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument near Patten, Maine. The park has been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the eastern seaboard of the United States and only the 12th designation in the world.

The incredibly starry sky of the Katahdin region has long been celebrated, and now its being recognized internationally.

Maines Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been recognized as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the East Coast by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming the 12th such designation in the world.

This designation is the culmination of a long-term effort by a dedicated group of people and is an exciting event in the short history of the monument, Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent Tim Hudson said Friday.

The International Dark Sky Association established the International Dark Sky Places Program in 2001 to encourage the protection of natural dark night skies around the globe.

There are not many places in the world that are designated like this, Hudson said. And some of them are way out there like the Pitcairn Islands. Rainbow Bridge National Monument is the only other one in the [National] Park Service, and thats down in remote southwestern Utah.

Becoming designated as a Dark Sky Sanctuary by the association involves a rigorous application process. First and foremost, the night sky seen from the property must meet a certain standard. Luminance of the night sky is measured by an instrument called a sky quality meter, and must be routinely equal to or darker than 21.5 magnitudes per square arcsecond in the visual band. In other words, the location must be very dark.

Applicants must also demonstrate robust community support for dark sky protection, commit to quality outdoor lighting that doesnt cause light pollution and provide nighttime public access to the property among other requirements.

It took a number of years and a number of people working on this to get the readings and show how dark our sky is, Hudson said, adding that the effort was started by Elliotsville Plantation Inc. and has involved Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters and volunteers from around the state.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument was established August 24, 2016, to protect the natural and cultural landscape just east of Baxter State Park, where the East Branch of the Penobscot River and its tributaries run freely. In this wilderness area, the stars are bright and numerous. Constellations are clear, and the band of the Milky Way galaxy can easily be distinguished on a clear night. The area even sees occasional displays of the aurora borealis.

Experiencing the night skies here will take you back in time to the night skies first experienced by the Wabanaki 11,000 years ago and the many people who have followed in their footsteps since, including John James Audubon, Henry David Thoreau, Theodore Roosevelt and others, Hudson said.

Hudson believes that the Dark Sky Sanctuary designation has the potential to attract more visitors to the region. In fact, its widely believed that astrotourism tourism that involves the night sky and astronomy is gaining popularity.

Throughout the national monument planning process which is still ongoing the regions dark sky has always been considered as an important natural resource worth protecting, Hudson said. This designation doesnt change much in terms of planning, though it may influence future decisions about outdoor lighting, signage and the development of camping and gathering areas.

For instance, we may want to place some benches away from a campfire area so people can sit and look at the stars away from the light, Hudson said.

The monuments Dark Sky Sanctuary designation will be celebrated during the 7th annual Stars Over Katahdin event, scheduled for Sept. 12. This event, hosted by the Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, provides visitors an opportunity to learn about the monuments dark skies while stargazing with astronomers at an overlook in the national monument.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual version of the event is also being prepared in case an in-person gathering is not advisable at the scheduled time.

We wont cancel it, but we may innovate how its celebrated, said Andy Bossie, executive director of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters. If need be, we will bring the night sky to people.

In 2019, Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters released the first edition of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Dark Sky Guide. A new edition of the guide is now available online, and print versions of this second edition will soon be available by request.

The celebration of dark skies in the region has been going on long before the monument was created, Bossie said. This designation has been a long time coming. Were really proud of it.

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Barbecue season couldnt be more welcome this year.

Grilling is a way to change things up and expand the menu and the view for those stuck at home because of the coronavirus. Eating out means the patio, yard or balcony, if you have one.

Theres all kinds of stylish and practical barbecue gear available to help.

If your home has a mid-century vibe, you could bring that outdoors too. Heston Blumenthals Everdure has a slim, trim, die-cast aluminum body on furniture-style legs, and comes in graphite, sky blue, claret or burnt orange. Features include a Bluetooth app for recipes, cooking tips and grill monitoring, a pizza stone, and vents on top and bottom for even cooking. A touch ignition feature gets the charcoal fired up.

Arteflames Corten steel-based pedestal grill also has a modern look. Load the center pit with wood or charcoal, and the surrounding steel cooking ring lets you sear foods at higher or lower temps, depending on positioning. Pop the ring off to turn the grill into a fire bowl.

Riverbend Homes small, 14-by-22.5-inch wood or charcoal grill is a nice size for urban patios, and can be used for searing, roasting, grilling or low-temperature smoking. The ceramic exterior is offered in on-trend orange as well as dark gray. The company also has the handy Ooni Koda propane pizza grill, which is ready to go in 15 minutes and cooks pizza in about a minute. You can also use it to roast fish, steak or vegetables.

Serious grill enthusiasts might opt for a kamado-style grill the word means stove in Japanese with its distinctive oval shape. With top and bottom vents, these grills have thick ceramic heat-trapping walls that heat up quickly; they work much like convection ovens.

Almost every kamado grill manufacturer recommends using lump charcoal over charcoal briquettes. In our experience, briquettes may cost less, but lump charcoal is better suited for a kamado grill. It can reach higher temperatures and it tends to smell better as you cook it, too, says Lindsay D. Mattison, a chef and food writer in Durango, Colo.

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She warns against using lighter fluid with these grills. It can absorb into the uncoated ceramics in the firebox, and no one wants their food to taste like fuel.

Big Green Eggs got several sizes of ceramic grills, including a 10-inch mini thats perfect for tailgating or picnics. Several of their Kamado Joe models come with free charcoal; the brand features an airlift hinge that reduces the lid weight, making it easier to open and close.

Theres also a hybrid Kamado model, available at Williams-Sonoma, that takes either charcoal or gas. Its white exterior makes it look a little like R2D2.

And Monolith has added Alexa capabilities to their version; share your recipes with others on the app, set temps and monitor the cooking process via voice control. Blazes version is made of heavy-gauge aluminum, so you can use charcoal, briquettes and lighter fluid. The 20-inch model is big enough to fit about a 15-pound turkey.

The stretch limo of grills would be Hestans 55-inch model, which has over 650 square inches of cooking surface, a bunch of burners, built-in ceramic infrared rotisserie, and motion-activated under-hood halogen lighting. It comes in colors like purple, burgundy, white, and light and deep blues. It comes in fashionable colors like purple, burgundy and white, so you can bring some stylish sear to your social distancing.

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Competitive Landscape

It is important for every market participant to be familiar with the competitive scenario in the global Covid-19 Impact on Outdoor Portable Lights industry. In order to fulfil the requirements, the industry analysts have evaluated the strategic activities of the competitors to help the key players strengthen their foothold in the market and increase their competitiveness.

Key companies operating in the global Covid-19 Impact on Outdoor Portable Lights market include Maglite, Kang Mingsheng, Energizer, Ledlenser, KENNEDE, DP Lighting, Taigeer, Oceans King, SureFire, Dorcy, Nite Ize, Nitecore, Jiage, Petzl, Nextorch, Fenix, Pelican, Twoboys, Olight, Streamlight, Princeton, Wolf Eyes, Browning, etc.

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1.1 Research Scope1.2 Market Segmentation1.3 Research Objectives1.4 Research Methodology1.4.1 Research Process1.4.2 Data Triangulation1.4.3 Research Approach1.4.4 Base Year1.5 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth1.5.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections1.5.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices1.5.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy1.6 The Covid-19 Impact on Outdoor Portable Lights Industry1.7 COVID-19 Impact: Outdoor Portable Lights Market Trends 2 Global Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Market Size Analysis2.1 Outdoor Portable Lights Business Impact Assessment COVID-192.1.1 Global Outdoor Portable Lights Market Size, Pre-COVID-19 and Post- COVID-19 Comparison, 2015-20262.1.2 Global Outdoor Portable Lights Price, Pre-COVID-19 and Post- COVID-19 Comparison, 2015-20262.2 Global Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Market Size 2020-20212.3 COVID-19-Driven Market Dynamics and Factor Analysis2.3.1 Drivers2.3.2 Restraints2.3.3 Opportunities2.3.4 Challenges 3 Quarterly Competitive Assessment, 20203.1 Global Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Market Size by Manufacturers, 2019 VS 20203.2 Global Outdoor Portable Lights Factory Price by Manufacturers3.3 Location of Key Manufacturers Outdoor Portable Lights Manufacturing Factories and Area Served3.4 Date of Key Manufacturers Enter into Outdoor Portable Lights Market3.5 Key Manufacturers Outdoor Portable Lights Product Offered3.6 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans 4 Impact of Covid-19 on Outdoor Portable Lights Segments, By Type4.1 Introduction1.4.1 Flashlights1.4.2 Headlamps1.4.3 Area lights/lanterns1.4.4 Bicycle lights1.4.5 Others4.2 By Type, Global Outdoor Portable Lights Market Size, 2019-20214.2.1 By Type, Global Outdoor Portable Lights Market Size by Type, 2020-20214.2.2 By Type, Global Outdoor Portable Lights Price, 2020-2021 5 Impact of Covid-19 on Outdoor Portable Lights Segments, By Application5.1 Overview5.5.1 Camping5.5.2 Biking5.5.3 Others5.2 By Application, Global Outdoor Portable Lights Market Size, 2019-20215.2.1 By Application, Global Outdoor Portable Lights Market Size by Application, 2019-20215.2.2 By Application, Global Outdoor Portable Lights Price, 2020-2021 6 Geographic Analysis6.1 Introduction6.2 North America6.2.1 Macroeconomic Indicators of US6.2.2 US6.2.3 Canada6.3 Europe6.3.1 Macroeconomic Indicators of Europe6.3.2 Germany6.3.3 France6.3.4 UK6.3.5 Italy6.4 Asia-Pacific6.4.1 Macroeconomic Indicators of Asia-Pacific6.4.2 China6.4.3 Japan6.4.4 South Korea6.4.5 India6.4.6 ASEAN6.5 Rest of World6.5.1 Latin America6.5.2 Middle East and Africa 7 Company Profiles7.1 Maglite7.1.1 Maglite Business Overview7.1.2 Maglite Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.1.3 Maglite Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.1.4 Maglite Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.2 Kang Mingsheng7.2.1 Kang Mingsheng Business Overview7.2.2 Kang Mingsheng Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.2.3 Kang Mingsheng Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.2.4 Kang Mingsheng Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.3 Energizer7.3.1 Energizer Business Overview7.3.2 Energizer Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.3.3 Energizer Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.3.4 Energizer Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.4 Ledlenser7.4.1 Ledlenser Business Overview7.4.2 Ledlenser Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.4.3 Ledlenser Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.4.4 Ledlenser Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.5 KENNEDE7.5.1 KENNEDE Business Overview7.5.2 KENNEDE Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.5.3 KENNEDE Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.5.4 KENNEDE Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.6 DP Lighting7.6.1 DP Lighting Business Overview7.6.2 DP Lighting Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.6.3 DP Lighting Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.6.4 DP Lighting Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.7 Taigeer7.7.1 Taigeer Business Overview7.7.2 Taigeer Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.7.3 Taigeer Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.7.4 Taigeer Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.8 Oceans King7.8.1 Oceans King Business Overview7.8.2 Oceans King Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.8.3 Oceans King Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.8.4 Oceans King Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.9 SureFire7.9.1 SureFire Business Overview7.9.2 SureFire Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.9.3 SureFire Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.9.4 SureFire Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.10 Dorcy7.10.1 Dorcy Business Overview7.10.2 Dorcy Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.10.3 Dorcy Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.10.4 Dorcy Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.11 Nite Ize7.11.1 Nite Ize Business Overview7.11.2 Nite Ize Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.11.3 Nite Ize Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.11.4 Nite Ize Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.12 Nitecore7.12.1 Nitecore Business Overview7.12.2 Nitecore Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.12.3 Nitecore Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.12.4 Nitecore Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.13 Jiage7.13.1 Jiage Business Overview7.13.2 Jiage Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.13.3 Jiage Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.13.4 Jiage Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.14 Petzl7.14.1 Petzl Business Overview7.14.2 Petzl Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.14.3 Petzl Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.14.4 Petzl Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.15 Nextorch7.15.1 Nextorch Business Overview7.15.2 Nextorch Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.15.3 Nextorch Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.15.4 Nextorch Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.16 Fenix7.16.1 Fenix Business Overview7.16.2 Fenix Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.16.3 Fenix Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.16.4 Fenix Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.17 Pelican7.17.1 Pelican Business Overview7.17.2 Pelican Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.17.3 Pelican Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.17.4 Pelican Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.18 Twoboys7.18.1 Twoboys Business Overview7.18.2 Twoboys Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.18.3 Twoboys Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.18.4 Twoboys Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.19 Olight7.19.1 Olight Business Overview7.19.2 Olight Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.19.3 Olight Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.19.4 Olight Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.20 Streamlight7.20.1 Streamlight Business Overview7.20.2 Streamlight Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.20.3 Streamlight Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.20.4 Streamlight Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.21 Princeton7.21.1 Princeton Business Overview7.21.2 Princeton Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.21.3 Princeton Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.21.4 Princeton Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.22 Wolf Eyes7.22.1 Wolf Eyes Business Overview7.22.2 Wolf Eyes Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.22.3 Wolf Eyes Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.22.4 Wolf Eyes Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments7.23 Browning7.23.1 Browning Business Overview7.23.2 Browning Outdoor Portable Lights Quarterly Production and Revenue, 20207.23.3 Browning Outdoor Portable Lights Product Introduction7.23.4 Browning Response to COVID-19 and Related Developments 8 Supply Chain and Sales Channels Analysis8.1 Outdoor Portable Lights Supply Chain Analysis8.1.1 Outdoor Portable Lights Supply Chain Analysis8.1.2 Covid-19 Impact on Outdoor Portable Lights Supply Chain8.2 Distribution Channels Analysis8.2.1 Outdoor Portable Lights Distribution Channels8.2.2 Covid-19 Impact on Outdoor Portable Lights Distribution Channels8.2.3 Outdoor Portable Lights Distributors8.3 Outdoor Portable Lights Customers 9 Key Findings 10 Appendix10.1 About Us10.2 Disclaimer

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On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., residents and businesses in the Morrisons Cove region and surrounding communities are encouraged to show their appreciation for everyone who has been working tirelessly and unselfishly to provide for and support their families, friends, and neighbors during these challenging days. The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club is collaborating with its members, residents, the business community, municipalities, and fire companies, encouraging them to Light Up the Cove by turning on their indoor and outdoor lights, go outside to clap and cheer, ring bells, and honk horns when the clock strikes 8:20 p.m. Area fire companies have been invited to bring their fire trucks to designated areas and join the event by turning on their lights and sirens. The Roaring Spring Athletic Stadium lights will be lit and the scoreboard will display 2020. The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club is happy to be the catalyst to organize the local community in a special way with Light Up the Cove, said Chrissy Dively, Morrisons Cove Rotary Club president. Our area has many frontline workers, families, kids, and businesses plagued with uncertainty throughout the last few months. This event is to show that we as a community will stick together through these times and show our fellow community members that we are here to support each other. We are encouraging all businesses and individual home dwellings to join us in Lighting Up the Cove. For more information on Light Up the Cove or Morrisons Cove Rotary Club, contact Chrissy Dively at 224-5556, email [emailprotected], or visit the clubs Facebook page and website at morrisonscoverotary.org.

On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., residents and businesses in the Morrisons Cove region and surrounding communities are encouraged to show their appreciation for everyone who has been working tirelessly and unselfishly to provide for and support their families, friends, and neighbors during these challenging days.

The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club is collaborating with its members, residents, the business community, municipalities, and fire companies, encouraging them to Light Up the Cove by turning on their indoor and outdoor lights, go outside to clap and cheer, ring bells, and honk horns when the clock strikes 8:20 p.m.

Area fire companies have been invited to bring their fire trucks to designated areas and join the event by turning on their lights and sirens. The Roaring Spring Athletic Stadium lights will be lit and the scoreboard will display 2020.

The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club is happy to be the catalyst to organize the local community in a special way with Light Up the Cove, said Chrissy Dively, Morrisons Cove Rotary Club president. Our area has many frontline workers, families, kids, and businesses plagued with uncertainty throughout the last few months. This event is to show that we as a community will stick together through these times and show our fellow community members that we are here to support each other. We are encouraging all businesses and individual home dwellings to join us in Lighting Up the Cove.

For more information on Light Up the Cove or Morrisons Cove Rotary Club, contact Chrissy Dively at 224-5556, email [emailprotected], or visit the clubs Facebook page and website at morrisonscoverotary.org.

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Submitted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Exploring the outdoors feeds our souls and helps keep us healthy when done responsibly. Yet, as we begin to once again enjoy these benefits, we must keep the wellbeing of all of us in mind.

For several weeks, Washington residents have put protecting their families and communities above enjoying our natural landscapes. As leaders in Washingtons outdoor recreation community, we want to say thank you for this sacrifice. Fortunately, as Washingtons state-managed lands, including parks, forests, natural and wildlife areas, begin to reopen for day use, we can once more enjoy the activities and environments we love.

The reopening comes with responsibility, however. We know COVID-19 is still here, and we should be recreating differently if we want to be safe and keep these areas open for us all to enjoy.

Regardless of how you spend time outdoors, you have a role to play. Lead by example minimize the risks you take and the risks you pose to others.

Its not, of course, the outdoors itself that spreads COVID-19. Its the people, like us, who live in this state because we love the outdoors. With so many of us having been cooped up for weeks, the opportunity to explore our states natural areas is a compelling draw. And yes, we can do that safely by taking responsibility for our actions.

To lead by example, each of us should be willing to have a backup plan when a site is crowded. Each of us should come prepared with face coverings for an unexpected situation when maintaining 6 feet of physical distance from others becomes impossible. Each of us should pack toilet paper and the essentials for frequent hand-washing or sanitizing. Each of us should exercise the self-control to stay home when we have even an inkling that we might be sick, or if we believe we may have been exposed to COVID-19.

For many of us, enjoying the outdoors means spending time with family and friends. During this time of reopening, we suggest that you enjoy the outdoors with only people from your household. If you do meet others, travel separately, stay 6 feet apart, bring your own gear, and disinfect shared surfaces frequently. But also remember that the best way to value your friends and family is to protect each other. Consider waiting to embark on that shared trip.

Please take care in selecting your destination. We suggest sites close to home. This could reduce the chance that COVID-19 could spread to unimpacted communities, or accidentally bringing it back to your community. Now is the perfect time to discover your local recreation sites. With some research, you may also be able to find less used trails, waters and recreation areas that are off the beaten path and less likely to attract crowds.

Check before lighting a campfire, as the COVID situation has increased firefighting complexity and some burns bans are already in place.

Enjoy day trips, as all camping on state lands is still closed. Fill your cooler and gas tank before leaving your neighborhood, and plan to be back home before needing more supplies.

And, before heading out, its best to confirm that your intended destination is open. Many sites, whether local, tribal, or federal, particularly those where maintaining proper physical distancing could be difficult, remain closed. Please respect these closures.

Finally, if you pack it in, pack it out. Trash cans may be available but dont use them. If you are able, take that trash home with you. With more visitors and fewer maintenance staff, were asking you to lead by example here too. Restrooms offer a special challenge; they may not currently be open or meet typical cleanliness levels due to high use and limited staff. There are many options for safely managing your own human waste and, if necessary, you should be prepared to do so. Piles of garbage, or worse, may put that site in jeopardy of being shut down, not because of COVID-19, but for unsanitary conditions. Nobody wants that.

If you, we, and all of us, act as leaders in our communities and embrace these changes to recreating in the outdoors, we begin to create the norms that can ensure safe and ongoing access to public lands and outdoor recreation for everyone.

Its a whole new world out there, so please, Washington, practice responsible recreation as you go back to the wild.

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