Always Be Prepared.....

[JAMAS]

The vast majority of everyone on this forum is always thinking ahead.

"What do I need to bring with me ..... just in case".

I think the same way, in everything I do, and couldn't help but wonder if others out there were Eagle Scouts also.

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Eagle Scout Award attained in 1999
Troop 400
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[JAMAS]

yeah, I lucked out. My troop understood the fact that the experience and learning was more important than strict uniform regulations. We wore our uniform shirts for "Fancy" occasions and that was about it. And NEVER green socks and shorts/pants. That also helped keep boys in the troop when they felt it wasn't cool to wear that stuff. Again, I lucked out.

[Hotsauce]

A more current question:

Whats in your 'Go Bag' ?

Don't claim to be prepared if you don't have one.

Shame on you if you have to Google to figure out what I'm talking about.

John C.

[pbkid]

i lucked out too...as my troop also realized that it was more important to learn the lessons and spend the time than looking like an idiot...we only wore them in ceremonies...

eagle scout- 2003
troop 631

[Gussie2000]

I always carry a condom :p

Yes,you right............ya never know ;)

[don moore]

i got some MREs in mine

[rickshaw]

My son was 17 when he became an Eagle Scout in 2001
Troop 616

He started as a Tiger Cub in First Grade thats when they got me to be a Adult Leader.

I was only a Cub Scout as a youth. I kind of thought it might be fun to be a Adult Leader, and it was.

6 years as a Cub Scout Den Leader

8 years as a Assistant Scoutmaster

1 year as the Scoutmaster

Woodbadge trained

OSI (Outdoor Skills instructor) National training

High Adventure trained

Winter Backpack trained

Brotherhood Member in the Order of the Arrow

Have been to Philmont in New Mexico 3 times
Twice for National level training
Once for a Trek - 73 mile 9 day backpack

Was a Merit Badge counselor for:
Camping
Hiking
Backpacking
Cycling
Pioneering
Graphic Arts

Our Troop size averaged about 45 boys and got as big as 80.

Some of the activities our Troop did:

Bi-Annual Philmont Trek
Annual Colorado River Canoe Trip - Black Star Canyon from base of Hoover Dam down 30 miles was the best
Annual Trip - Backpacking or Car Camp in Death Valley National Park
Annual Summer Camp, best was on Santa Catalina Island
Backpack Mt. Whitney 14,500 ft.
Backpack Mt. San Gorgonio 11,500 ft.
Backpack Mt. San Jacinto 10,800 ft.
Backpacking Joshua Tree National Park
Whitewater Rafting on the Kern River
100 Mile Bike Rides
Rock Climbing
Cave spelunking
Soaring
Moonlight Backpacking
Mountain Biking
Rocketry

Some 15 years later I finally retired from Scouting in 2004.

[pbkid]

Brotherhood Member in the Order of the Arrow

X2

Have been to Philmont in New Mexico 3 times

X2



i also spend 3 weeks in emerald bay- catalina island, CA. doing extreme camping and sports including- ocean kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, sailing, and even rowing a 24 person war canoe around the island ;)

[newthings]

Roy's Go Bag

Tsunami Advisory Group, Seaside Oregon
We are getting the community ready for the 10.0 earthquake from the Cascadia Subduction Zone followed by a string of 50 foot waves. It's due any time now.

Emergency GO Pack
FOOD / PREP
Water bag 2 gal.
SteriPEN
Aquatab water pills NaDCC
Large coffee filters 10
4 protein bars
S p a m , Deviled Ham
Crackers, Peanut butter
Coffee
Jell-O w/sugar (Not red)
Turkey jerky 1 lb.
Cook Pot Camp
Knife, Fork
Can opener
Zip lock bags 4
Trash bags 2

SHELTER/CLOTHING
Tarp 10x20,
Stakes 8
Book
2 space blankets(tubes)
Blanket
Poncho
Windbreaker
Hat
Gloves
Sox 2
Underwear 2
T-shirt
Pants
Add clothing and this works for two people

HYGENE
TP Tissue indivdual
Hand cleanser
Bar soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Razor
Nail clipper

COMMUNICATIONS
Family radio 2
HAM radio/Batteries
Batteries 8 AA
List of phone numbers
Cell phone
Car charger
Phone card
Business cards
Pencil and paper
100 paper dollars
10 quarters

PET SUPPLIES
Dry food
Soft packs
Leash and collar
Dog Muzzle

TOOLS
Pack
USB drive
Duct tape
Whistle
Zip ties
Signal mirror
Nylon rope
Flint and Magnesium
Matches
Butane lighter 2
Candle 2
Shut off wrench
Big knife
MultiTool
Flashlight/Batteries
Compass
Multi screwdriver
Pliers cutter
Crescent wrench 8”
10 drywall screws 1 1/

FIRST AID
Glasses
Glasses retainer
Safety pins
Hand cleanser
Condoms dry/ For WATER
Aspirin /Tylenol
Anti acid
10 Band-Aids
4” pads 4
Elastic bandage
Neosporin
Betadine
Elastakon tape
Moleskin
Meds
Vicoden
Quick clot
Syringe 60 cc
Triangle bandage
Tweezers
Scissors
Razor blades
CPR mask
Nitrile gloves 4 pr
Dust masks
Drip bottles 4
Needles
EMT shears

[Travelin2]

You must have a little more room behind your seat than I do.:)

[tomdietrying]

Marlin needs to chime in. He's the most prepared person I met in Moab this past year.
Peace.
Tom

[don moore]

You must have a little more room behind your seat than I do.:)


lol.. X2 but still a great list

[Gussie2000]

Roy's Go Bag

Tsunami Advisory Group, Seaside Oregon
We are getting the community ready for the 10.0 earthquake from the Cascadia Subduction Zone followed by a string of 50 foot waves. It's due any time now.

Emergency GO Pack
FOOD / PREP
Water bag 2 gal.
SteriPEN
Aquatab water pills NaDCC
Large coffee filters 10
4 protein bars
S p a m , Deviled Ham
Crackers, Peanut butter
Coffee
Jell-O w/sugar (Not red)
Turkey jerky 1 lb.
Cook Pot Camp
Knife, Fork
Can opener
Zip lock bags 4
Trash bags 2

SHELTER/CLOTHING
Tarp 10x20,
Stakes 8
Book
2 space blankets(tubes)
Blanket
Poncho
Windbreaker
Hat
Gloves
Sox 2
Underwear 2
T-shirt
Pants
Add clothing and this works for two people

HYGENE
TP Tissue indivdual
Hand cleanser
Bar soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Razor
Nail clipper

COMMUNICATIONS
Family radio 2
HAM radio/Batteries
Batteries 8 AA
List of phone numbers
Cell phone
Car charger
Phone card
Business cards
Pencil and paper
100 paper dollars
10 quarters

PET SUPPLIES
Dry food
Soft packs
Leash and collar
Dog Muzzle

TOOLS
Pack
USB drive
Duct tape
Whistle
Zip ties
Signal mirror
Nylon rope
Flint and Magnesium
Matches
Butane lighter 2
Candle 2
Shut off wrench
Big knife
MultiTool
Flashlight/Batteries
Compass
Multi screwdriver
Pliers cutter
Crescent wrench 8”
10 drywall screws 1 1/

FIRST AID
Glasses
Glasses retainer
Safety pins
Hand cleanser
Condoms dry/ For WATER
Aspirin /Tylenol
Anti acid
10 Band-Aids
4” pads 4
Elastic bandage
Neosporin
Betadine
Elastakon tape
Moleskin
Meds
Vicoden
Quick clot
Syringe 60 cc
Triangle bandage
Tweezers
Scissors
Razor blades
CPR mask
Nitrile gloves 4 pr
Dust masks
Drip bottles 4
Needles
EMT shears

Man,you are ready for a nuclear blast :eek:

I'll say you turn the VX into a mobile bunker. :rolleyes:

In my horse i carry :
An set of screw drivers,jumper cables,touch light,first aid kit,wrench & sockets kit,adjutable plier.multipurpose tool,GPS sys & few other amenities.

[Hotsauce]

Newthings hit it on the head.

In his case he is preparing for a megathrust that IS coming, but no one knows when.

A 'Go Bag' is a prepacked bag you can grab if you ever have to 'Go' or flee, be the disaster natural or manmade.

Small tools, currency or bullion coins, first aid items, copies of ID, a compact firearm, In general, anything you'd want to bring if your whole world became an episode of Survivor Island.

In any emergency there are those that survive, and those who perish. Some of it just luck, but some of it is under your control, and you can tip the odds in your favor with a proper Go Bag.

John C.

[JAMAS]

:confused: Apparently, Scouts are Mormons: http://mormonpreparedness.com/

Maybe its the other way 'round.

[nfpgasmask]

What is the difference between Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts? Or is it just a different organization of the same thing?

I was a "boy scout" for 1 summer. Then my usual lack of desire to engage in any "group" activities got me out of it right away. Honestly, this VX clan I take part in is really the only "group thing" I have ever done in my entire life that I enjoyed...

Bart

[JAMAS]

What is the difference between Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts?


I thought you were about to tell a joke.....


Enjoy....

Eagle Scouts (http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/Media/FactSheets/02-516.aspx)

[nfpgasmask]

I thought you were about to tell a joke....

The funny thing is, I was going to make a rather crude and inappropriate joke about the possible difference, however restrained myself since this is a public and more-or-less "family friendly" forum. :D

Bart

[WormGod]

:confused: Apparently, Scouts are Mormons: http://mormonpreparedness.com/

Penn and Teller's Bull!@#$ did a great episode on Boyscouts and Mormons. True or not, it was a !@#$ing hilarious episode. ;)

[Ldub]

What is the difference between Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts?
Bart

When properly seasoned & grilled, Eagle Scouts taste more like chicken...:laughing:

[don moore]

I was a Cavalry Scout......does that make me a moron..lol