Midwest Monty

Here is the link to my council's website showing the specs of the new official scout pants. http://www.bsa-ia.org/formsanddocuments/SwitchbackComing_MidIowa.pdf Enjoy! Monty

I was in my local scout shop yesterday and they had a demo version of these new "uniform" pants that convert to shorts via a zip off ring slightly above the knee. They were very nice, the price was #39.95 I believe and they were made of Suplex Nylon. They come with a belt and allow for zip at the ankles as well so you can zip them off and on without taking off your hiking boots. Super Cool! The clerk told me they were going to be OFFICIAL UNIFORM PANTS not activity. They will not replace the existing pant, just offer an alternative. I picked up a 8.5x11 page flyer on this new exciting product. Stop by yours and see if they have the same type of demo available. I would assume they would if mine did. Let's just hope they finally got one right! FINALLY!!!

I believe the BSA has no other choice than to move offshore with the fall of the American mill factory disappearing. I have seen the new overseas version and the stitching is crisper and the edges are sharper. I doubt they will fall apart as some think they might. Bravo to Supply for doing what is necessary to keep the retail price from moving any higher than they currently are.