Wow. Mainly, I carry water, and I wear shoes that I can walk in, if I have to walk out. I try to know the area I'm flying, so that I can head the best direction to find a road, or civilization. That deal at CC where Frederick said point your ppc in the direction you walk if you leave your plane was good advice... though leaving your plane isn't advised in most situations... if someone knows where you're flying and THAT you're flying.
That's about it. And since my engine out at Color Country, I'm leary of flying over a forest trees (pinon and juniper) and canyons and such and will MOST DEFINETLY have altitude with passengers ;o)!
Kendall Ducote says while crossing his river (Mississippi) he climbs for the first half. Then flies normally or descends for the second half, knowing that he can reach safe ground because of his altitude.He maintains that his climb rate is the same as his (throttle off) descent rate... I disagree but it's different for everyone.
I think you can have an OK landing even on very rough terrain. Flare like crazy, and do the double flare if you've practiced (it's difficult to time, to flare, release, then flare with your feet and hands a second time... the added "speed" after the first flare will increase your lift the second time you flare). Don't try turning as that will increase your speed upon landing, do what you can to slow down. And when you have an engine out... fly the plane... to the ground, start planning as soon as you've accepted the fact that you're going down (if not before).
Amy