Am I interpreting the difference correctly? “being + Pas Participle” Vs “Pas Participle” in contetxt

Question

Consider these two self-made sentences below.

1. Being armed with previous experiences, I decided to check the map at every crossroad.

2. Armed with previous experiences, I decided to check the map at every crossroad.

My interpretation

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I think inserting "being" before the past participle just adds a sense of momentariness to the participle clause. I mean it gives a sense of being a continuous action at the moment. I am confused about the difference between the two :(

Would you tell me what is the difference?

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I've also checked this question, but I cannot come up with a solid answer about my question after reading the long answer there.

Answer 1

The issue is equipped with experience. The better word here is: armed with experience. Also: at every crossroad.

Armed with experience, I [whatever].

Being armed with experience, I [whatever].

Both are fine. Both imply: As I was armed with experience, I [whatever].

You don't really need the being.

Also, check the map "at the crossroads" does imply stopping at crossroads to check it.