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The BSA Centennial Uniform Design for the latest boy scout uniform came out in August, 2008. The colors are pretty much the same so new uniform pieces can be transitioned as old ones are outgrown. A big difference is red shoulder loops and unit numbers are now forest green. The uniform is promoted as more versatile and wearable in the field instead of just for meetings. I do think the new boy scout baseball-style cap is a big improvement - I bought one myself and it looks great! The switchbacks pants are staying around but with a few changes. There are two styles, heavier and lighter. Update 08/2010: The zip-off pants I purchased in August, 2006 are still in great shape. I've worn them over 4 years on over 40 weekend campouts, backpacking over 300 miles on 6 treks, 4 weeks of summer camp, and umpteen troop and district meetings. Besides the little pitch spot on the butt and one pin-sized melted hole from my firestarting fun, they're just faded from use. My BSA baseball cap changed color from my sweating, and possibly the sun. Starting out green, it is now a mottled tan/green - I actually think it looks better now. But, it's getting a little ratty on the edges. |
Placement of insignia on the uniform is important. The Uniform Inspection Sheet has insignia placement guides. Here are helpful layout images for Left Pocket and Right Pocket. There is also a Male & Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet. The Scouting program in America has always included uniforms for its members and volunteers to identify members and show they are part of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts and leaders should wear their uniforms to all patrol meetings, troop meetings, and scout outings. The tan and green Boy Scout uniform is a well-known symbol of American scouting. All scouts in the program wear the same uniform with the major differences being the badges each scout has earned and the troop specific neckerchief. Most scout troops also have an activity uniform which is often a t-shirt customized just for the troop. Activity uniforms are worn for work projects, sporting activities, and other events in which the dress uniform might get damaged. The official dress uniform is commonly referred to as the 'Class A' uniform and the activity uniform as 'Class B' even though these are not correct BSA terms. The best place to buy customized scouting t-shirts is the ClassB.com web site. ClassB.com is an official licensee of the Boy Scouts of America and is actually run by a few Eagle Scouts. |
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Each scout belongs to a patrol within the troop. To foster patrol identity, each patrol chooses a Patrol Patch and creates a patrol flag, name, and yell.
| Boy Scout Uniform Costs | |||||||||
| shirt | neckerchief | slide | shoulder loops | cap | belt | zip-off pants | socks | handbook | total |
| $25-$45 | $5-$10 | $4 | $2.50 | $13 | $0 | $35-$50 | $6 | $10 | $100-$140 |
| (BSA zip-off pants give you long and short pant uniforms, plus a belt) Uniform Patches | |||||||||
| World Scout Crest Emblem | $1.50 | ||||||||
| Council Strip | $1.50 - $6.00 | ||||||||
| Troop Number | $3.60 | ||||||||
| Patrol Emblem | $2.00 | ||||||||
| Useful Items | |||||||||
 Scout Handbook Cover - $10 | |||||||||
 Scout Requirements Book - $5 | |||||||||
 Sewing Kit - $5 | |||||||||
Uniform details, price changes, and other scouting gear is found at ScoutStuff.Org - and you can now purchase online.
Retrieve a list of Scout shops and distributors in your area at this Scout Store Locator
Boy Scout Uniform Savings
These uniforms are a significant cost for many scouting families. Some possible ways to reduce costs are:
- Have your scout earn his uniform or part of it.(it might last longer, too)
- Purchase only minimum required items in your troop.
- Check with your troop or district about a Uniform Exchange where you can pick up or drop off uniforms.
- Buy used Boy Scout items at local clothes store.
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