Exploration becomes more productive when every trip has one main reason behind it.
Choose one primary objective
A clear target makes route, inventory and team decisions easier.
Prepare enough for the distance
Bring enough food and essentials without filling the inventory with unrelated items.
Leave room for rewards
A full inventory before departure guarantees awkward decisions later.
Return when the objective is complete
Convert the trip into upgrades instead of stretching every journey until it becomes risky.