Planning and Preparation

• Know the terrain, climate, natural hazards.
• Prepare for worst-case scenarios.
• Plan for survival.
• Let someone know where you are going.

Get set!

• Minimize items, maximize use. Pack items that have more than one use. For example, this common alcohol swab can be used to sterilize items, clean wounds and as a fire starter.
• Learn outdoor skills.
• Study current survival techniques.
• Get certified, in first aid and CPR.

Go!

• Dress for the weather and plan on the weather changing.
• Review condition of emergency gear & know how to use it before you go out.
• Practice survival techniques.
• Camp with or near other people.