re: Is gel stain a good option for outdoor furniture?

Looks like a sold product I'll keep that in mind with some garden benches we have

Not sure if it matters but its a porch swing and will stay mostly out of the elements. I purchased a Minwax coffee colored gel stain and was going to use either a spray or brush on urethane to finish it

After buying the gel stain I read where it's a surface stain basically and was unsure if this was ideal. I could easily just purchase a traditional stain if it's not