This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com
The continuing pandemic, high inflation, supply chain problems are making this year is even more challenging than previous years, making everyone more anxious and insecure about the future. Gift giving season is upon us so why not choose items that can help recipients get more prepared? You don’t have to be a hard-core prepper to appreciate gifts that come in handy time and again, for everyday living as well as emergencies.
I scoped out upcoming Black Friday deals on Amazon and found the following interesting deals. (Full disclosure-this site is an Amazon Affiliate. We receive a small percentage from Amazon from purchases clicked through our links. This does not cost you anything.). Check pricing as they may change but the prices indicated are what was posted as of this writing.
Battery tester $8.99
Avoid keeping drained batteries-they will fail you when you need them the most. A battery tester would be a great stocking stuffer for anyone, not just preppers.
Pocket Knife $30.64
This little knife is well-rated and reasonably priced. It has a 3 inch blade and when closed is only 4.25 inch so it can easily fit in a pocket or purse. I carry a pocket knife and it has helped me in countless situations.
Weather resistant LED lantern $27.99 (Click on the coupon for an extra 20% off)
Compact, lightweight and very bright, this lantern is also waterproof and durable. It is perfect as backup lighting for power outages, hurricanes, storms and also handy for camping.
Solar lights $22.95 (Click on the coupon for an extra 5% off)
Increase safety by illuminating dark corners in your front porch where a thief can hide. These are water-proof outdoor solar lights that are also motion activated.
Basic Swiss Army Knife $24.07
I have a basic Swiss Army knife in my key chain and it has worked well for over 10 years. It comes in handy on a daily basis.
Indoor TV antenna $20.99
I ditched cable a couple of years ago and have never looked back. The first thing I did was get an indoor TV antenna so you can get free to air channels.
Jackery Portable power station $169.99
You can charge your flashlights, smartphones, laptops, during a power outage. And you can take it on road trips to charge your various devices as well.
Portable Power Charger $59.99
We all rely on our phones for multiple uses besides keeping in touch. A portable power charger to charge your mobile phone will come in handy during a power outage. You can also use it for camping, backpacking, or just everyday use so your phone never runs out of power.
About the author:
Bernie Carr is the founder of Apartment Prepper. She has written several books including the best-selling Prepper’s Pocket Guide, Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure, The Penny-Pinching Prepper and How to Prepare for Most Emergencies on a $50 a Month Budget. Her work appears in sites such as the Allstate Blog and Clark.com, as well as print magazines such as Backwoods Survival Guide and Prepper Survival Guide. She has been featured in national publications such as Fox Business and Popular Mechanics. Learn more about Bernie here.
