Having a mutli-tool in your coat pocket is great, but I think the coat is more important. (boringer, but more useful.) But the biggest prep? Pay attention. To the weather, your surroundings, abilities, news, etc. and so on.
Before you go out hiking for the weekend to Mt. Baldy, check the forecast...
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