Most of the outdoor strings lights I've looked at are short strand and need multiple sets give good coverage. This set is long, substantial and pretty! I have an awkward grassy space between my garage and sunroom that has been difficult to design around. I zig-zagged these lights from my sunroom corner to my garage and all in between and it looks great. They helped me define a space while helping to create a vibe. Also, the bite fighter tech is cool and effective for Pennsylvania mountain nights to help us from being eaten alive by mosquitos!