for the wood you can use KDI (you get that in every better building supplies store or wood trading business). If you want it nicer you can also opt for more oily hard woods and apply some OSMO product suitable for outdoor use. Depends on your budget /requirements.
“Normal” untreated wood (reclaimed pallets or such)will also work for quite a while. That is what i used for my secondary bench.
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