{"id":18220,"date":"2019-03-01T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T14:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=18220"},"modified":"2019-06-27T11:17:45","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T11:17:45","slug":"be-prepared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/be-prepared\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Prepared!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Things to Take on Every Jump&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>Be Prepared\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Robert Baden-Powell <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon hearing the Scout motto (Be Prepared), someone&nbsp;asked\nScouting founder Robert Baden-Powell the inevitable follow-up question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201cPrepared for what?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201c<strong>Why, for any old thing,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3368-lo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3368-lo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3368-lo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3368-lo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3368-lo-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>TIP: Your helmet liner provides a great stash place for useful stuff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><!-- Sun Path Odyssey Large Leaderboard [async] --><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(\"script\"); s.async = true; s.type = \"text\/javascript\";s.src = 'https:\/\/servedbyadbutler.com\/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());}<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || [];\nvar abkw = window.abkw || '';\nvar plc356875 = window.plc356875 || 0;\ndocument.write('<'+'div id=\"placement_356875_'+plc356875+'\"><\/'+'div>');\nAdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(175942, 356875, [860,248], 'placement_356875_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc356875++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedbyadbutler.com', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }});\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What would a scout take on a skydive? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 Pull-up\ncord and bungees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you have an off landing and want to pack while waiting for a lift \u2013 and it\u2019s surprising how many other tasks they can be useful for. Keep in your jumpsuit pocket or under your helmet liner \u2013 which is a great place to store a myriad of other useful bits&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 Ear plugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ear plugs\nprotect your ears from long term damage by exposure to repeated aircraft noise.\nIt makes sense to wear them on the ride to altitude, and on the jump. Spares\nalways come in useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3375-lo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3375-lo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3375-lo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3375-lo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>All this stuff and more goes in the top of your helmet for emergencies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Spare\nhair elastics and paper hankies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Nuff said!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 O2 hose and connectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These also hide in the helmet top for when needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Duck Tape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stick some\nduck tape to your helmet, for in-aircraft dramas \u2013 mending zips, jumpsuits,\nbootees, attaching O2 hoses, repairs on visors, goggles and camera gear\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-low-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-low-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-low-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-low-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Stick duck tape to your helmet \u2013 I guarantee it will come in useful one day!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Buff <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or similar\nneckwear \u2013 such a versatile accessory with many functions. Warmth, protection\nfor your neck\/face if it\u2019s a bit rainy, cleaning your visor, routing your O2\nhose, covering long hair to prevent frizzing, etc \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Alti and\naudible <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are\nall sorts of advanced altitude devices on the market with an incredible array\nof functions, check them out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people\nlike to take their phone in a jumpsuit pocket \u2013 entertainment or information on\nthe way to altitude and useful in an off landing if the DZ has Burble, it\u2019s\neasy to locate and retrieve you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-lo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-lo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-lo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AAV_3383-lo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 Gloves <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gloves protect your hands from damage by line burns and give extra grip on the plane or in an emergency. 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