There are going to be times when the fire danger isn’t high enough to cancel your trip, but you’re not in the clear. Make these basic things part of your routine to explore safely in bushfire season:Know your escape routes – Whether you’re camping, hiking, bikepacking or climbing, check the map for possible escape routes before you head into the bush.Let someone know you’re going – Good advice for any adventure, it’s important that others know where you are and your intended route if a bushfire develops.Take a PLB and a fully charged phone – Taking a beacon is a no brainer and a charged phone (or a backup battery pack) should be too. Some groups recommend taking a small radio to tune in to updates but nowadays you’re more likely to use an app. Bookmark the relevant websites too!Talk to locals – Rangers, that bloke hosing his driveway or the owner of the local servo will usually have a pretty good idea of the conditions and whether your idea’s bat-shit crazy or not. Illustration by @struthless69