A Blizzard of Savings: Shovel up to 50% Off on Emergency Winter Storm Essentials

If you weren’t dealing with a snowstorm for the past few days, then count yourself lucky. If you’re still digging out or you lost power at any point, you know just how scary a winter storm can be. One minute, everything is fine, the next, the wind is howling, the lights are flickering, and you just realized you haven’t charged your phone. That’s a position you never want to find yourself in. So we’ve plowed through this list of emergency tech essentials for the next time Mother Nature threatens to spend a few extra days in your neck of the woods. From power stations and flashlights to rechargeable hand warmers and snow shovels, here’s the gear that helps you stay safe and prepared, because hoping for the best is not a plan.

Power Station Deal

This power station feels like a calm backup plan sitting quietly in the corner, with a 293Wh lithium battery that can keep phones, laptops, routers, lights, and small essentials alive when the power decides to ghost you for hours. It’s compact enough to move around easily, quiet enough to forget it is running, and versatile enough for blackouts, road trips, camping, or that one stormy night where you just want your devices to stay alive. The Jackery Explorer 300 also supports solar charging if you want to go full preparedness mode, which makes it feel less like a gadget and more like insurance you actually use. Right now, it’s priced at $199 which is 23% off its usual $259 price, which honestly feels like a steal for something that can save you a lot of headache.

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Power Bank Deal

This power bank feels like one of those things you don’t think about until everything starts dying at the same time or you have a power outage and suddenly start panicking. With a massive 25,000mAh capacity and triple 100W USB C ports, it can keep a laptop, phone, tablet, and basically your whole digital life alive without forcing you to choose favorites. The built in retractable cables mean no digging through bags in the dark, and the fact that it is flight approved makes it just as useful for travel days as it is for outages. Right now, it is priced at $119.99 which is 11% off its usual $134.99 price, and it feels like a smart move since it saves you from low battery stress when you least need it.

Not all power banks are built the same, and our experts at PCMag break down the ones worth trusting in its best portable chargers roundup.

Flashlight Deal

This is one of those emergency gadgets that feels low key until you realize how much it does in one tiny package. You get AM and FM radio plus NOAA weather alerts for real time updates when storms roll in, an LED flashlight for when the lights go out, and a 2,000mAh power bank that can give your phone a much needed lifeline. The hand crank and solar charging mean it keeps working even when outlets are a distant memory, which is exactly the kind of energy you want during outages, camping trips, or long winter nights where information and light suddenly matter a lot more. Right now, it is priced at $19.90 which is 26% off its usual $26.90 sales price making it an easy add to any emergency kit.

Rechargeable Hand Warmer Deal

These rechargeable hand warmers feel like a tiny luxury you do not realize you need until your fingers go numb five minutes into winter. You get a two pack with a combined 14,000mAh capacity, fast heating that kicks in quickly, and a charging case that keeps everything ready to go without loose parts floating around your bag. They are small enough to slip into pockets, gloves, or a coat, but strong enough to actually make a difference during cold commutes, outdoor hangs, camping trips, or long power outage nights when the heat feels questionable at best. It is the kind of warmth that quietly makes everything more tolerable (it really does). Right now, they are priced at $24.98 which is 50% off the usual $49.99, and that feels like a smart pickup before winter decides to get extra.

Rechargeable Lighter Deal

This lighter is one of those tiny tools that ends up being way more useful than expected. It uses an electric arc instead of a flame, so it works in wind, bad weather, and those awkward moments where regular lighters just give up. It is USB rechargeable, has a safety switch to avoid accidental sparks, and feels way more reliable than disposable lighters that always seem empty at the worst time. Whether it is candles, grills, camp gear, or emergency situations, this is the kind of thing you toss in a drawer or kit and forget about until you really need it. Right now, it is priced at $7.99 which is 50% off its usual price of $15.99, making it an easy add on that costs less than your last coffee run.

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Carbon Monoxide Detector Deal

This 3‑in‑1 Carbon Monoxide Detector plugs into a standard 110–220V outlet and keeps an eye on CO, temperature, and humidity with solid everyday accuracy in one compact unit. It uses an advanced electrochemical sensor that reacts quickly and accurately to carbon monoxide while ignoring most other gases, showing 000 ppm when the air is clear. Its 2.1-inch HD screen lets you read CO levels, room temperature, and humidity at a glance instead of squinting at a tiny window. You can dim or turn off the screen brightness with a button press to save power, and a small indicator light blinks every 30 seconds to confirm it’s still actively monitoring. You can get its two-pack right now for $39.99, 18% lower than its actual price of $48.99, which is a bargain considering its 3-in-1 capabilities.

Not all CO detectors are created equal, and PCMag’s best carbon monoxide detectors guide shows which ones actually earn their safety stripes.

Snow Shovel Deal

This snow shovel is built for those days when you just want the driveway and walkway clear without dragging out a big gas blower. It runs on the included 20V 4.0Ah battery, comes with a 60W charger in the box, and can throw snow up to 20 feet so you’re not just nudging slush to the side. Its 10-inch clearing width is ideal for walkways, decks, patios, and quick driveway passes, and it can clear up to three inches of snow from a one-car driveway on a single charge. You also get a split shaft design that breaks down for compact, easy storage when winter finally chills out. Right now, it is priced at $89.99 which is 17% off the usual $109 price tag, making it a low effort way to be more prepared for emergencies.

Solar Camping Lantern Deal

This lantern is one of those deceptively simple pieces of gear that ends up doing a lot more than you expect. It inflates into a soft, lightweight LED lamp that runs on solar power, so there are no batteries to hunt down and no outlets required. It packs down flat when you are not using it, charges during the day, and gives off enough light to handle camping nights, power outages, or emergency kits without taking up real space. It is waterproof, easy to hang or set down, and feels like the kind of light you forget about until the moment you really need it. Right now, it is priced at $24.75 which is 17% off its usual price of $29.95, making it a solid add for anyone building out an emergency kit or planning for long nights without power.

Rechargeable Batteries Deal

Rechargeable batteries are one of those boring purchases that suddenly feel genius when everything else is running out of juice. This eight pack from Amazon Basics gives you 2,000mAh AA batteries that come pre charged and can be reused up to 1000 times, which means fewer panic runs to the store and way less battery waste over time. They are perfect for flashlights, radios, remotes, kids toys, and all the random emergency gear that somehow still runs on AAs. Toss them in a drawer or your emergency kit and forget about them until the moment they save the day. Right now, they are priced at $9.77 which is 15% off the OG price of $11.50, making this one of those quiet prep upgrades you will actually use in an emergency.

Emergency prep is never exciting, but trust us fam, it does not have to be intense or expensive. A few smart picks now can save you a lot of stress later. Check these out and save some money while you still can.