ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR AN EMERGENCY KIT—FOR CARS OR GO-BAGS

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We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

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• WIRED: We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

KEY FACTS

• Topic: TECH — the feed headline centres on ESSENTIAL, GEAR, EMERGENCY, CARS, BAGS.
• Original feed: WIRED.
• Published: 17 Jul 2026, 13:06 UK.
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