Prime Big Deal Days Prepper Finds

Some big deals on prepping supplies and survival gear are here for the fourth annual Prime Big Deal Days, running October 6-7, 2026.

My young kids have already started cruising through the Walmart and Target toy catalogs, so it’s not lost on me that the holidays aren’t far away. But don’t just grab early Christmas presents- check out the options for your survival kits as well!

Editor’s Note: Our latest update adds the main Prime Big Deal Days, but we will continue to update throughout the sale period, October 6-7, 2026.

What are Prime Big Deal Days?

We’re not quite sure. We know that Prime Day is a manufactured holiday used to liquidate a lot of Amazon’s overstock, but this Prime members-only sale seems to be just a sale gearing up for the holidays. Last year, it lasted two days, and this year will be the same.

Honestly, the name could use some work. “Prime Big Deal Days” is clunky and hard to say, but we won’t argue with the deals they have slated. You’ll need to be signed up as an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the deals.

Not all of the ‘deals’ are actually that great. That’s why we look at the best deals on prepping supplies and survival gear, and then make sure that they are either at or close to the lowest price of the year.

Best Prepper Prime Big Deal Days Deals

The categories that the deals are focused on can vary, but the ones that are most applicable to prepping and survival fall into only a few.

Some of the key categories include:

Sports & Outdoors (for outdoor survival and bushcraft)
Home & Kitchen (Small appliances for food and pantry prepping)
Electronics (security, batteries, and power packs)
Tools & Home Improvement

Some of the biggest deals are in Amazon-branded products or ‘Amazon Basics’.

Outdoor Survival Deals

Outdoor survival is a small but gear-intensive part of prepping (unless you are into primitive bushcraft), and there are some good deals on some of our top picks this year.

Teceum Black 550 Paracord 100′ Hank – $6 (was $10) – not the best paracord, but not bad for the price.
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets – $9 (was $12)
Explore Land Shemagh – $10 (was $25)
Edible Wild Plants Field Guide – $11 (was $25)
Olight iMini 2 EDC Flashlight – $12 (was $20)
SAS Survival Handbook – $13 (was $26)
Scotch Auger Manual Drill – $13 (was $16)
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter – $13 (was $18)
Uberleben Zunden Ferro Rod – $14 (was $18)
SOG Entrenching Shovel – $17 (was $30)
MechanixWear Material4X M-Pact Gloves – $22 (was $38) – the top pick from our survival glove review rarely goes on sale.
Waterdrop Gravity Water Filter – $29 (was $43) – the top pick from our water filter review is on sale.
Arcturus Military Wool Blanket – $32 (was $40)
Cold Steel SRK 6″ Fixed Knife – $37 (was $70)
CamelBak Arete Hiking Hydration Pack – $39 (was $75)
Eberlestock Bando Bag – $45 (was $60) – this brand rarely goes on sale, and this EDC fanny pack has been selling out all year.
Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove – $89 (was $130)
Olight Seeker 4 Pro 4600 Lumen Flashlight – $98 (was $140) – the upgrade pick from our survival flashlight review is the cheapest we’ve seen yet.
Eberlestock Bandit Pack – $143 (was $169) – a 14L backpack that’s an upgrade for your EDC or day trips.

This list may grow/shrink as we can’t show them until they are live, but they are also limited quantities, so we’ll continue to update them to be current and add their sale pricing when we’re allowed.

Solar Panels, Power Packs, & Batteries

Electronics are always a huge focus for Big Deals Day (and other big sales holidays), but that doesn’t just mean TVs and game consoles are on sale.

Power Banks

Charge your phone and other devices with power banks. There are a few really inexpensive power banks, but they are from brands we don’t recognize and haven’t tested. Stick with tried-and-true brands when it comes to batteries to avoid fire risk, overstated storage capacity, and other quality issues.

Anker MagGo 5,000mAh Power Bank – $25 (was $70) – Our top EDC power bank for iPhone users is the lowest we’ve seen since last Black Friday.
Anker Nano 3-in-1 10,000mAh Portable Charger – $36 (was $45) – With the AC plug and USB-C cable built in, this is the best all-in-one solution for your phone.

Power Stations

When you want to power something larger than your phone, you’ll need some serious battery storage. While power stations continue to get cheaper and cheaper over the years, they are also best to pick up when they are on huge sales:

Bluetti Elite 10 Mini 128Wh Power Station – $107 (was $199)
Bluetti Elite 30 V2 288Wh Power Station – $219 (was $449)
Jackery Explorer 293Wh Power Station – $239 (was $289)

Solar Panels

Eco-Worthy Solar Charge Controller – $30 (was $50)
Renogy 50W Stationary Solar Panel – $46 (was $75)
Renogy 100W Stationary Solar Panel – $71 (was $115)

Batteries

Regular Alkaline or rechargeable batteries are always a deal for these types of sales, and it’s a good time to stock up before the holidays.

Amazon Basics 9V 8-Pack – $10 (was $13)
Battery Daddy Storage Case – $13 (was $20)
Energizer Max AA + AAA Combo 48-Pack – $23 (was $39)

Security & Defense

Stay protected with deals on critical defensive supplies that can help you stay safe in a wide range of situations.

Home Security

The Blink system is fantastic and can be easily turned into a cloud/hybrid system simply by plugging a formatted USB drive into the Sync Module. Learn more about why we like them in our home security cameras review.

Prime Line Strike Plate – $6 (was $9) – Strike plates are a cheap, simple, and effective security upgrade.
Prime Line Double Strike Plate – $10 (was $11)
Blink Wired Floodlight Camera – $30 (was $100)
Driveway Alarm 2-Sensor Pack – $36 (was $43)
Ring Battery Doorbell Camera – $40 (was $100)
Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera 2-Pack – $45 (was $130)
Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera 3-Pack – $66 (was $190)
Blink Outdoor 4 XR Security Camera 4-Pack – $105 (was $300)

Some of these were Early Deals that we caught, but we’re glad they continue through the actual sale days since the discounts are so steep.

Self-Defense

Some nonlethal self-defense gear is on sale, making it a good time to update your EDC. These can also make for good gifts.

Sabre 3-in-1 Pepper Spray – $7 (was $10)
Sabre Pepper Gel w/ Holster – $15 (was $20)
Sabre Stun Gun – $17 (was $22)
Hootie Personal Alarm – $22 (was $28)
Sabre PepperLight – $34 (was $40)

Survival Movies & Prepper TV Shows

Amazon Prime offers more than free shipping- it also offers a way to stream (many for free) some prepping and survival-related TV shows.

They have most of their movie assortment on sale, so if there are any movies you’ve been looking to see, now may be the time to pick them up (or rent them).

Several titles from our large survival movie list are offered, so it’s a good chance to catch up on any that you’ve been meaning to check out.

They also have their channel subscriptions and even some TV show series on sale. Sales on these are rare, so you can check out our favorite prepping and survival TV shows to see if there are series you want to pick up.

Food Storage Deals

Whether you’re stashing food away or creating a sustainable garden, there are some good deals during Prime Big Deal Days.

Emergency Food Storage

Survival Seed Kit 16,000 Seeds – $23 (was $40)
Ready Hour 120-Serving Entree Bucket – $119 (was $150)

Food Preservation & Tools

The Essential Canning Cookbook – $9 (was $25)
Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer – $21 (was $30)
Magic Mill Food Dehydrator – $47 (was $65)
Ball EasyCanner 21-Qt Water Bath Canner – $190 (was $280)

It does appear that many companies pulled out of the deals at the last minute, though. This could be due to strong sales in ‘Preptember‘ or the current events in the news.

Medical Supplies & First Aid

Everyone needs first aid supplies, so seeing some good sales in this area is always nice. Over 21% of preppers have a physical limitation, medical condition, or disability to contend with, so making sure medical needs are met is at the forefront of their preparedness plans.

Home Medical Supplies

Pulse Oximeter – $14 (was $20)
Liquid IV Electrolyte Powder – $20 (was $24)
Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff – $32 (was $40)

First Aid

First aid supplies are always worth stocking up on- especially the everyday ones that you rotate through anyway.

Moldable Splint – $7 (was $9)
Israeli Bandage (2 pack) – $12 (was $16)
QuikClot Gauze – $13 (was $19)

CBRN Deals

CBRN (also known as NBC) gear is very niche, focused on a subset of less likely preparedness scenarios. Still, because of their massive impact, many preppers choose to prepare for these dire events that include EMPs, nuclear attacks, chemical weapons, and deadly pandemics. Finding sales on the gear is crucial because it can be costly to prepare for these events.

Potassium Iodide (KI) – $8 (was $10) – Thyroid protection for radiation emergencies. See our iodide tablet review for more info.
Medtecs Hazmat Suit – $11 (was $14) – Coverall-style hazmat suits for cheap.
Venom Steel 8mil Nitrile Gloves 50-Pack – $14 (was $20)
3M P100 Organic Vapor Cartridge 2-Pack – $34 (was $46) – Great to stock up on if you have a 3M 6800 or other mask that uses 3M bayonet filters.
GQ GMC-300S Geiger Counter – $45 (was $68) – A top pick from our Geiger counter review.
Parcil PD-101 Industrial Mask – $70 (was $120)

Other Retailer Sales

Amazon leads the way with these sales they’ve conjured up, but just like Prime Day, other retailers follow suit. Many brick-and-mortar stores offer a sale during the same period, and usually give them better names than ‘Prime Big Deal Days’.

Just like Prime Big Deal Days, these sales are typically more online-based and last a few days. You’ll want to check them out in the same areas for any gear you may need to fill out your preparedness plans.

Walmart Deals & More – Walmart has a huge range of deals running at the same time (Oct 5-11). I’m picking up a Lego set for my youngest to get a jump on Christmas shopping.
Target Circle Deal Days – Running for a whole week, they have a few heavily discounted finds.
Temu Week – I haven’t bought anything from Temu, but I know plenty of people who have. They are having a sale, but I won’t be checking it out.
TikTok’s Deal For You Days – Like Temu, it’s going to be a bunch of Chinese stuff.

Early Deals

Amazon always teases its big sales by starting them early, and this year was no exception. There are some solid early deals to check out on prepping supplies before the official kickoff of the sale:

The early deals have been moved to their corresponding sections, if they are still live.

Check back before the sale next year to get to some deals early!

The Final Word

We hope everyone had a great September and is in good health heading into the holidays. There are plenty of great Prime Big Deal Days prepper deals this year, and we hope that by making this list, we can help you knock out some early holiday shopping or shore up some survival kits so you can get back to enjoying what you love.

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