Keep stocked outdoor spaces ready since youll need roughly 2-3 hours outside daily to avoid problems. Basic idea is using natural shelters for safety, starting with caves that dont need loading screens, but watch for bears in there. Snow shelters work great as backup spots, though wolves can be an issue so pick locations carefully.

Ice fishing huts are perfect safe zones just remember to store some wood and coal inside. For crafting and cooking find spots under bridges or behind rocks where wind wont kill your fire, and vehicles work in a pinch but careful with extreme cold especially below -70°c. Porches like the one at the farmstead give good coverage, and planning longer trips helps knock out multiple needs at once.

Watch that risk meter in the corner, when it starts climbing you know its time to head out. Maybe interesting: the forest cave and basin caves count as proper outdoor spaces while others might not help much. Good to know: thermal springs become essential in the hardest difficulty but snow shelters work fine on easier settings.