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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.

NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

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November 25, 2024
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NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

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In the event of an emergencies, it’s essential to have a fully stocked go bag of emergency gear.

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NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

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Nan evènman an nan yon dife sovaj, yon siklòn, yon inondasyon, oswa nenpòt ki kantite lòt ijans, li esansyèl pou gen yon sache konplètman stoke (yo rele tou yon sak pare," "ale sak," oswa "ensèk") nan Kovèti pou ijans. Fason sa a, ou menm ak fanmi ou ka byen vit evakye nan yon abri oswa lòt kote ki an sekirite ame ak materyèl siviv debaz ak zouti.

For this guide we focused on gear that could be easily carried in a backpack, emphasizing lightness and portability wherever possible. For sheltering in place, we have a separate guide to the best emergency-preparedness supplies, to help you manage at home for a period of time following a disaster that knocks out utility services or cuts off outside resources to your area. We hope both of these guides will help you be prepared with reliable and versatile tools that can assist you in managing whatever emergency you may face.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon.

NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

Pi bon Kovèti pou sak ensèk ou

Nan evènman an nan yon dife sovaj, yon siklòn, yon inondasyon, oswa nenpòt ki kantite lòt ijans, li esansyèl pou gen yon sache konplètman stoke (yo rele tou yon sak pare," "ale sak," oswa "ensèk") nan Kovèti pou ijans. Fason sa a, ou menm ak fanmi ou ka byen vit evakye nan yon abri oswa lòt kote ki an sekirite ame ak materyèl siviv debaz ak zouti.

For this guide we focused on gear that could be easily carried in a backpack, emphasizing lightness and portability wherever possible. For sheltering in place, we have a separate guide to the best emergency-preparedness supplies, to help you manage at home for a period of time following a disaster that knocks out utility services or cuts off outside resources to your area. We hope both of these guides will help you be prepared with reliable and versatile tools that can assist you in managing whatever emergency you may face.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon.

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Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon
Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. Joshua Lyon is a senior staff writer covering home and decor topics at Wirecutter.
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NY Times Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

Pi bon Kovèti pou sak ensèk ou

Nan evènman an nan yon dife sovaj, yon siklòn, yon inondasyon, oswa nenpòt ki kantite lòt ijans, li esansyèl pou gen yon sache konplètman stoke (yo rele tou yon sak pare," "ale sak," oswa "ensèk") nan Kovèti pou ijans. Fason sa a, ou menm ak fanmi ou ka byen vit evakye nan yon abri oswa lòt kote ki an sekirite ame ak materyèl siviv debaz ak zouti.

For this guide we focused on gear that could be easily carried in a backpack, emphasizing lightness and portability wherever possible. For sheltering in place, we have a separate guide to the best emergency-preparedness supplies, to help you manage at home for a period of time following a disaster that knocks out utility services or cuts off outside resources to your area. We hope both of these guides will help you be prepared with reliable and versatile tools that can assist you in managing whatever emergency you may face.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon.

Foto thumbnail Blog Otè
Staff Writers
Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon
Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. Joshua Lyon is a senior staff writer covering home and decor topics at Wirecutter.
Medya Mansyone
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