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Amazon's secret overstock section is packed with savings — our picks start at $5

I don't have to tell you that Amazon is packed with roughly a bazillion deals on any given day (yes, that's a highly scientific number). But did you know there's a secret outlet section too? It's full of overstocked items that are often marked down even further. No password required — just your curiosity and a little scrolling.

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Shredded chicken is a staple at my house, whether it's going in a salad or I'm meal prepping high-protein burritos for the week. I don't mind the brining of the chicken, the seasoning of the chicken or the cooking of the chicken, but when it comes to shredding I've never quite got the hang of using forks. It takes me a long time and I usually end up with a stab wound or two. That's where a shredder like this can come in handy. With a price tag of only $5 and the ability to throw it in the dishwasher to clean it, it's a no brainer.

$5 at Amazon

I have a high-powered leaf blower for cleaning off the porch, lawn, driveway and sidewalk, but when I bring that behemoth into my workshop to get rid of the sawdust, all it ends up doing is propelling it all into the air where it eventually ends up either in my lungs or back onto the surface I was trying to clean in the first place. That's where a small cordless leaf blower and vacuum like this comes in handy. No it isn't the tool to buy to clear your yard of leave in the fall, but it can tackle those garage messes with ease.

$30 at Amazon

There's nothing like cuddling up under a blanket for a nap, but once summer comes, most of the blankets in my house are too heavy, leaving me a sweaty, unrested mess. That's where a lightweight waffle weave cotton blanket like this comes in handy. It's light enough to keep you from overheating, while still providing that under-the-blanket feel that makes it so easy to fall asleep.

$20 at Amazon

I would make a terrible sous chef, as chopping is far and away my least favorite food prep task (with shredding chicken close behind). My knife skills aren't the best so it is a long and sometimes painful process that thankfully can be replaced with this single tool, which can cut up your veggies in 10 different ways.

$25 at Amazon

My workbench is almost always a mess — mostly covered in tools and their chargers. I'm a Ryobi man (I didn't choose it; it chose me, like the sorting hat in Harry Potter), so I've got drills, lawn tools, snow tools, saws and sanders — all of which need charging at a moment's notice. Instead of wasting my already limited counter space, I could just mount this to the wall, charge everything at once and actually stay organized for once. Plus, it's 50% off at the moment. Honestly, I think I just convinced myself to buy it...

$45 at Amazon

Every few days, I think to myself, "I should start meal prepping." It saves time and would help me stay fit all year long, not to mention less frantic throughout the week. Once I finally get around to it, glass containers like these are a must. For $32, you get 10 that make meal prep feel less like a chore and more like a flex. They're oven-, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, which means less plastic, less cleanup and more leftovers that don't leak or stink. Stack 'em in the fridge and call it organized eating.

$32 at Amazon

Freshly grated cheese is way better than the kind in the bag. It melts more easily, a block is generally cheaper, and, well, it tastes way better. Sure, it takes a bit of elbow grease, but cleaning this grater doesn't: It's dishwasher safe.

$10 at Amazon

For any run or hike longer than a few miles in the heat of summer, I bring a running vest with one of these stashed inside. I usually carry a liter or two of water, but this is a great backup when you need a rapid refill and the stuff coming out of the nearest water fountain looks a little suspect.

If the water source nearby isn't inspiring confidence, this will filter it to 99.999% purity, clearing it of bacteria (like E.coli and salmonella), parasites, microplastics, dirt, sand and sediment.

$35 at Amazon

More than 14,000 people require hospitalization every year for carbon monoxide poisoning in the U.S. Make sure you're not one of them with this essential detector. With a digital readout of CO levels and an alarm that is so loud it is impossible to ignore, you'll be able to get out of the house fast should something go wrong.

$43 at Amazon

Quality earbuds shouldn't cost hundreds of dollars, and these winners from trusted tech brand Anker are proof. They produce crystal clear sound and have a comfortable fit that keeps them from budging while you're working out or bopping around the house, fans say.

"No more AirPods ever again!" one convert wrote. "I'm blown away. ... They've completely replaced my Apple AirPods. Not only are they way more affordable, but they honestly outperform them in every way."

$30 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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