Preparing for when you go out on a short walk is not something you want to skip. Always take a firestarter, knife, water and a rain jacket with you. Even if it is just a short walk. It might help you a lot! Keep a car emergency kit in your vehicle as well! It might help you out in the most difficult times! These are of course things you can prepare for. But what if all your supplies are washed away because you fell into a river? Then focus on the next 4 things.