This subject may be way too detailed for most people but if
you’re looking to have the advantage of survival then being prepared can only be
a step in the right direction. I realize people like to be spontaneous and I do
too. Just know you can do a little preplanning in a “global” manor such as preparing
and using a “common” survival kit (See Episode 41) that travels where you do. One
that can be merged with your adventure specific equipment you plan to use. That
small step alone may keep your next adventure spontaneous.  Take the kit; toss it in your pack and go. Now
don’t you feel better knowing you did something to improve a survival situation
if it shows its face on your next adventure?

I want to enlist your help on this. I’m looking to create a
master list for adventure planning that I can provide to help you and me plan our
next wilderness adventures. So please share any ideas or topics you think would
be good to include in that list. Thank you and enjoy Episode 43 Wilderness
Adventure Planning.

les@advantagesurvival.com

Today’s Show Sponsor NWHomes4Sale.netThe Adventure Plan Phase

You get a bur in your bum to go play
outside.
Now what?
Where and what are you doing?

Research Phase

Need to get
some info on the area you’re heading into.
Who owns or manages the land?
Who has legal jurisdiction?
If hunting, get the hunting regulations
and locate the Game Management Units (GMU) you’ll be hunting in?
Have a plan “B”
Acquire local phone numbers and
information on: Law Enforcement, Forest Service, Park Service and Tow Truck Service, AAA.
Get printed topographical maps of the
area.
If you are a HAM get the latest
repeater information.
Get the NOAA weather frequencies for
the area. FRS/GMRS Radios.
Acquire any permits, passes…
Get the pertinent information about
the people you are going with, Names, Cell & Home
phone numbers and Emergency contact
inf.

Get your hunting License, Tags Stamps…
Download my Wilderness Trip Plan Form
and start working on it

Pre-flight
Check List Phase

Start a System of Survival check list or SOS list
Adventure Specific List
Hunting Trip
Firearms Needed
Ammunition Needed
Cross-country Skiing
Insert your next adventure here:

The
Need to Buy Stuff List Phase

Backpacking food
Boots

Risk
Assessment and Planning Phase

What could go wrong?
Gunshot Wound
Mechanical Injury to you or a member
of your party
You or someone becomes sick
Vehicle malfunction 

Unexpected weather conditions
An emergency at home? How would you
know? Do you have a way to get back home?

Equipment/Gear
Testing Phase

If you bought it you need to test it.
Get it out of the packaging and run
the gear through its paces. Yes, read the instructions
You may need to spend a night or two camping
in your backyard

Packing
or Pack It Phase

This is the time you work out the bugs
See if it all fits in the pack you
want to take

Share
the Love Phase

Tell your trip partner(s) what you’re l