Planning an outdoor trip can be exciting but it requires planning. Careful planning will not only get you out of trouble; it will save you time and money. Your planning will start with activity options which will bring you to looking at physical fitness and skills requirements. Consider alternatives if the required skills are too challenging. Remember that safety should always be the primary consideration.

Start collecting the required gear. Choose carefully the clothes that you will bring including footwear. List down the equipment requirements and check if they are in good working condition. Consider food and water requirements. Include emergency food supplies that are easy to prepare. Go for canned goods that you can just open and eat without heating. You never know what conditions you will be faced with.