Written by Briget Heidmous

Winter market season is upon us!

Introduction: 

We have published helpful guides for pop-up preparedness, and this time, Briget has compiled a list of gear and materials to bring ease and comfort to your winter market experiences.

NOTE: The author has not tested all of the products on this list; all items have been included based on research that relies on user reviews, product descriptions, and winter-market experiences. Products that have been tested will be marked with an asterisk.

Power:

Steelite Portable Power Station, 300 Watts *

• Weighs 8lbs

• 6 outgoing ports mix of USB, including two and three-prong outlets.

• Charges to 80% in three hours off of electric (wall-plug-in)

• Solar panel charge: solar panels are sold separately.

• Steelite offers an exclusive 5-year After-sales service, and we will replace or repair your portable battery station

• Manufacturere provides various safety protections such as overcharge protection, over-voltage protection, over-current protection, over-temperature protection, short circuit protection, overload protection, low battery alarm, etc.

Powerwin Portable Power Station 300 Watts

• Weighs 9.1lbs

• 8 power outlets

• alternating current

• Electric charge, claims fast-charge, no time provided

• USB + USB C outgoing power

• No two or three-prong ports/plugs.

Lighting:

String lights for night markets *

• Battery powered

• Color adjustable

• Waterproof lighting

• Boasts 21 hours of working time with full charge

• Durable

Cozy aesthetic can lighting with clip mounts

• Adjustable

• Wide clips

• Color adjusting

• Romantic atmosphere

• Remote control

Industrial aesthetic bar lighting with clip mount

• Adjustable with a wide spray of light

• 3-color types

• Non-flickering

• 4 - 12 hours of working time

• Also available in black

Protect you + your goods from the elements:

One Person Set-Up Pop-Up Tent *

• 33lbs

• 8x8 or 8x10 (8x8 weights less)

• Available in multiple colors, including white.

• Rolling storage and carrier bag.

• It's not waterproof, but the water-resistant score is 3.8 based on reviews.

• Designed with one central button and no-pinch height adjusters to allow easy, one-person setup and breakdown.

• Add backdrop/windscreen for 10x10

• Add weights for all sizes.

Waterproofing with Nikwax Waterproofing *

• Highest rated on the market

• The application is simple; instructions included - a pop-up tent will be less complex than a camping tent but the materials will be the same.

• Seam waterproofing; seam sealer

• Tent + gear waterproofing

• You can use waterproof signage, tents, and other manufacturer-approved fabrics/materials.

• Waterproofing for winter markets: spring and summer markets too.

Electric glove liners

Leave single-use hand warmers behind and go for a rechargeable option.

$$$ Performance materials and most expensive electric glove liners

• Rechargeable

• Warms fingertips and back of hand

• Touch-screen friendly

• 2 - 7 hours of continuous usability based on settings

• Opt for a snug fit

• Boasts increased dexterity

• Free returns

• 1 year warranty

$$ Slim design and mid-range electric glove liners

• Rechargeable

• Warms to the fingertips, not the palm

• Touch-screen friendly

• 2 - 6 hours of continuous usability based on intensity settings

• Gloves can be machine washed and dried, remove batteries.

• 30-day money-back guarantee

$ Useful and budget-friendly electric glove liners

• Rechargeable

• Warms fingertips, back of hand. Not the palm

• Touch-screen friendly

• 3 hours of continuous heat on high, the manufacturer notes that time of use can be variable, and the product is sensitive to external elements.

• Wear under peeping-finger-mittens

• Not wind resistant

• Polyester

• Hand wash

Hopefully, this list has inspired you to get creative with ways to power, light, protect your space, and warm yourself.