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Set of eight pastel-colored icons on a light blue background featuring arrows, a scroll, a handshake inside a pentagon, a backpack inside a shield, a starburst shape, a medical kit with a cross, and an exclamation mark inside a triangle.
Medya Mansyone
New York Times: Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Go Bag
For this guide we focused on gear that could be easily carried in a backpack, emphasizing lightness and portability wherever possible.
Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon
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September 28, 2026
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A collage of emergency gear items
Medya Mansyone
NY Times: Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Go Bag
For this guide we focused on gear that could be easily carried in a backpack, emphasizing lightness and portability wherever possible.
Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon
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August 6, 2025
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Icons of handshake, flashlight, rolled blanket, first aid kit, and backpack in blue tones.
Medya Mansyone
NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag
In the event of an emergencies, it’s essential to have a fully stocked go bag of emergency gear.
Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon
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November 25, 2024
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