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· Heat, power, light and food · prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET
Winter storm prep price watch
Ice and snow bring down power lines. These are the cheapest in-stock items for staying warm, lit and fed through a winter outage, from our daily brand-store price checks.
Picks today55all in stock
Categories11from live rankings
Brands11brand stores only
Price range$3.99to $2,199.00
Brand-store buttons go straight to the brand's own page, with no affiliate tag. Rankings are pure math.
Backup power 7 in stock · full ranking
Battery power is safe to use indoors, unlike fuel-burning heaters and generators.
| Product | $ / Wh | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|
| PECRON F3000LFP Portable Power Station 3600W 3072Wh Pecron In stock | $0.29 | $899.00 | no change |
| PECRON E2400LFP Portable Power Station 2400W 2048Wh Pecron In stock | $0.32 | $649.00 | no change |
| PECRON E1500LFP Expandable Portable Power Station 2200W 1536Wh V3 Version Pecron In stock | $0.36 | $549.00 | no change |
| PECRON F1000LFP Portable Power Station 1500W 960Wh Pecron In stock | $0.42 | $399.00 | no change |
| PECRON F5000LFP Portable Power Station 7200W 5120Wh 120V/240V PRE-ORDER Pecron In stock | $0.43 | $2,199.00 | no change |
Stay warm overnight 10 in stock · full ranking
Check the temperature rating on the brand page.
| Product | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Survival Bag Prepared Hero In stock | $29.99 | no change |
| Santa Fe Mummy Sleeping Bag 20-30 Degree Echo-Sigma In stock | $49.99 | no change |
| Bozeman 35 Large™ Sleeping Bag Klymit In stock | $64.95 | no change |
| Wild Aspen 20™ Degree Sleeping Bags Klymit In stock | $84.95 | no change |
| Wild Aspen 0™ Large Sleeping Bag Klymit In stock | $99.95 | no change |
Blankets and emergency bivvies 6 in stock · full ranking
| Product | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|
| Medstorm Mylar Emergency Blanket Dark Angel Medical In stock | $3.99 | no change |
| Mylar Emergency Blanket Uncharted Supply Co In stock | $5.00 | no change |
| Horizon Travel Blanket™ Klymit In stock | $49.95 | no change |
| Horizon™ Overland Blanket Klymit In stock | $54.99 | no change |
| Horizon™ Travel Blanket 4-Pack Klymit In stock | $103.99 | no change |
Insulation from a cold floor 20 in stock · full ranking
| Product | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|
| Static V Base™ Sleeping Pad Klymit In stock | $49.95 | no change |
| Static V Lite Eco™ Sleeping Pad Klymit In stock | $53.99 | no change |
| Static V Short™ Sleeping Pad Klymit In stock | $54.99 | no change |
| Insulated Static V Lite Eco™ Sleeping Pad Klymit In stock | $71.99 | no change |
| Static V Summit™ Sleeping Pads Klymit In stock | $79.95 | no change |
Phone charging 7 in stock · full ranking
| Product | $ / 1,000 mAh | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72000mAh 266Wh Power Bank Renogy In stock | $2.22 | $159.99 | no change |
| Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 Quick-Charge USB/USB-C Dual Port 10000mAh Power Bank Nitecore Store In stock | $6.00 | $59.95 | no change |
| Nitecore Carbon Battery 6K USB-C 6000mAh Power Bank Nitecore Store In stock | $6.66 | $39.95 | no change |
| NITECORE Summit 20000 Power Bank, 20,000mAh for Low Temperature Nitecore Store In stock | $7.50 | $149.95 | no change |
| Nitecore Carbo 20 20,000mAh 65W Waterproof USB-C Power Bank Nitecore Store In stock | $9.00 | $179.95 | no change |
Room light 13 in stock · full ranking
| Product | $ / 1,000 lumens | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitecore Intelligent 21700 Battery System - MPB21 Kit: Lantern, Dual Function Battery Charger Nitecore Store In stock | not stated | $34.95 | no change |
| Fenix CL20R V2.0 Rechargeable Lantern Fenix Lighting In stock | not stated | $44.95 | no change |
| Fenix CL22R Rechargeable Lantern Fenix Lighting In stock | not stated | $49.95 | no change |
| Fenix CL20R PRO Rechargeable Lantern Fenix Lighting In stock | not stated | $54.95 | no change |
| Fenix CL26R PRO Rechargeable Lantern Fenix Lighting In stock | not stated | $67.95 | no change |
Hands-free light 51 in stock · full ranking
| Product | $ / 1,000 lumens | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitecore HA11 UHE Multipurpose Lightweight AA Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock | not stated | $19.95 | no change |
| Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 Lumen USB-C Lightweight Outdoor Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock | $69.31 | $24.95 | no change |
| Nitecore HA13 350 Lumen RGB Outdoor AAA Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock | $82.71 | $28.95 | no change |
| Fenix HL16 AAA Headlamp Fenix Lighting In stock | not stated | $29.95 | no change |
| Nitecore HA23 UHE 600 Lumen AAA Camping Headlamp with Multiple Color Temperatures Nitecore Store In stock | $49.92 | $29.95 | no change |
Hot food that stretches 23 in stock · full ranking
| Product | $ / serving | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINESTRONE - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | $29.94 | no change |
| HEARTY CHILI - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | $29.94 | no change |
| TORTILLA - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | $29.94 | no change |
| CHICKEN NOODLE Chicken Flavored - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | $29.94 | no change |
| CHEDDAR BROCCOLI - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | $29.94 | no change |
Food by the day 32 in stock · full ranking
| Product | $ / 2,000 kcal day | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy a Wise 4-Week Supply, Get Free Wise Milk & Vegetable Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $6.55 | $239.99 | no change |
| Entrée Bucket + Calorie Booster + 72-Hour Kit Bundle ReadyWise In stock | $9.56 | $199.99 | no change |
| Calorie Booster Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $10.99 | $99.99 | no change |
| 120 Serving Breakfast Bucket - 36 lbs Legacy Food Storage In stock | $12.59 | $330.00 | no change |
| Entree Bucket & Two 72 Hour Food Kits & Seychelle Bottle ReadyWise In stock | $12.69 | $149.99 | -50% from $299.96 |
For the car 7 in stock · full ranking
For being stuck on a snowy road.
| Product | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Auto Safety Kit Legacy Food Storage In stock | $29.99 | no change |
| Fenix Car Emergency Lighting Kit - Level 1 Fenix Lighting In stock | $149.95 | no change |
| DOT Fleet Vehicle Safety Kit Uncharted Supply Co In stock | $159.00 | no change |
| Vehicular Individual Safety Rig (VISR) Dark Angel Medical In stock | $234.94 | no change |
| Headrest Emergency Deployment Rig (HEDR) Trauma Kit Dark Angel Medical In stock | $264.91 | no change |
Fire starting 7 in stock · full ranking
For outdoor fire pits and wood stoves only.
| Product | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Plugs - Fire Starter Tinder Uncharted Supply Co In stock | $14.95 | no change |
| SOG Flint with Glass Breaker Echo-Sigma In stock | $19.99 | no change |
| Grab & Go Fire Starter Kit Uncharted Supply Co In stock | $62.95 | no change |
| Captain’s Loot Kit | Fire Starter Kit Uncharted Supply Co In stock | $63.95 | no change |
| The Hard Times Strong Men | Fire Starter Kit Uncharted Supply Co In stock | $69.95 | no change |
We have 3 days of price history (since Oct 17, 2026). Prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
Prepared, not scared
Buy for the household you actually have, a little at a time, and check what each product includes on the brand page. The Kit Calculator works out how much food and water that is, and the 72-hour kit checklist covers the rest.
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Questions people ask
Can I use a generator or camp stove indoors in a power outage?
No. Ready.gov warns never to use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning device inside your home, garage or basement, because of carbon monoxide. Battery power stations are safe to use indoors.
What should be in a car winter kit?
Ready.gov suggests jumper cables, sand or cat litter for traction, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and non-perishable snacks. See our cheapest car emergency kits.