Comments on: More thoughts on “Be Prepared”

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:23:05 +0000

Yes, definitely a commentary on our culture when “being” is translated as “having.”

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:08:52 +0000

In reply to Scott. Very true. Comes with being able to read and use a map (be it electronic or print) in addition to assessing environmental and route conditions.

By: SM Ron

SM Ron — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:18:09 +0000

What is the light thing and most important thing to bring on any outing? Knowledge.
When asked what we should Be Prepared for, B-P said, “anything.”
An Army Sargent said his unit would say its “Be Ready, Not Get Ready.”

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 03:30:15 +0000

Being flexible and adaptable to routes and itinerary could be included as a skill in preparedness, in my experience the initial planning is a guide and overview and more often than not plan A becomes plan B and switches to C as I move along. Being flexible and anticipating the impending change seems to often enhance the adventure so I view flexibility and adaptability as a preparation skill.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:45:01 +0000

In reply to doug. Thx! I also had a feeling "Be Prepared" did not apply strictly to gear. Baden-Powell's own explanation confirmed the fact!

By: doug

doug — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:24:40 +0000

Bravo! Excellent dissertation! Should be discussed in depth with all new adult scout leaders.