My father's maternal grandfather Wilson always advised carrying a small knife, a length of cord and a small amount of money, then you could cut, tie or buy.

I have often been able to take advantage of something I have come across due to taking this advice, secured a stray dog on a busy road and been able to return her to her owner safely, brought home things secured on the back of my bike or slung over my shoulder, cut up slow match for (English) Civil War artillery reenactors, made purchases having come across a bargain.

Don't Boy Scouts do something similar to 'be prepared'?

Anne the Pleater :ootd: