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Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.

Joshua Lyon is a senior staff writer covering home and decor topics at Wirecutter. He has written and edited for numerous outlets, including Interview, Country Living, The New York Times, V and VMAN, Marie Claire, Jane, and Food Network Magazine. He’s also a Lambda Literary Award–nominated author and ghostwriter. Learn more at jklyon.com.

Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.

Joshua Lyon is a senior staff writer covering home and decor topics at Wirecutter. He has written and edited for numerous outlets, including Interview, Country Living, The New York Times, V and VMAN, Marie Claire, Jane, and Food Network Magazine. He’s also a Lambda Literary Award–nominated author and ghostwriter. Learn more at jklyon.com.

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NY Times: Wirecutter: The Best Gear for Your Go Bag

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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.

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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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