WestCoastScouter Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I've tried on every type of scouter pants at our local scout store, but either the cut is bad for me, or material is not great, ect. Has anyone found a pair of pants that is a match in color for "official" pants, and fits well ? I am looking for cargo/outdoor wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred8033 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Great question! I'm looking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basementdweller Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I like the duluth trading company fire hose pants. Wear like iron for banking around camp taking care of business, but are too heavy and hot for summer hiking, backpacking or camping. http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/duluth-ingenuity/fire-hose-workwear/92204.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenj Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 WalMart carries Dickies canvas work pants in an olive color. They cost $25.00 and will wear forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Scout Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I try to always wear the official pants, but for cold weather outings, I really like the army surplus M1951 wool trousers...they are durable, warm, and a very close match (color wise) to the wool Oscar De La Renta trousers formerly issued by the BSA. I bought a pair at a surplus store for $10 years ago; I see them on eBay for a wide range of prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle732 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 North Face Paramount Peak Convertible. Not cheap but they wear like iron. New Taupe color matches the BSA pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastScouter Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Went to Walmart to look at the Dickies... the are similar to carpenter work pants, and very heavy. Gandermountain.com has their North Face Paramount pants - the New Taupe Green color for $45.50 so I ordered a pair. I'll let everyone know how they fit. REI and other sites list them at $75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrat77 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I second Rover Scout's suggestion of the M1951 wool trousers...they are superb. I had a pair when I was a scout in AK...tough, warm pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Growing up I had a pair of OD BDU trousers for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrat77 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Eagle92, what did you think of the BDU pants? I like the BDU pants in warmer weather...good hiking thru thick brush and such. Tough too. In the cold prefer the old M1951's because they were made with really superb wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnponz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Really, there is no replacement for the official pants. It is a well kept secret, but the National Supply Division will alter the pants for you if you send them your measurements http://www.scoutstuff.org One should never wear military style BDU pants with the Scout uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 'Rat, In SE LA, it doesn't get that cold so they were just fine. I still use utility trousers when I'm going to be doing stuff and do not want to risk ruining the uniform ones. But Ido think the Switchbacks, esp the Gen I types with the zippers in the lower legs, are AWESOME! (and yep that's me screaming at ya ) Wore my pair all weekend at training. Now one time I had a BSA function immediately following a JROTC one. In fact as soon as the JROTC ended, I skipped out of the reception to go to the BSA one. I ended up wearing my green poly-wool trousers to the BSA ceremony. Looked pretty spiff with BSA shirt, belt with Skill Awards, and JROTC pants and patent leather shoes John, Yep you shouldn't, but some folks cannot afford the complete uniform right away. I think it took me 3-4 years before I had a complete uniform, and then it was hand-me-downs. I had to buy the uniform piecemeal, and when I finally had a complete uniform, I had a lot of pride in it. In fact I never had a brand new uniform until I worked for supply. Also the Made To Order Uniforms require you to buy 2 pairs of each item to be made, and the price is much higher than the off the shelf uniform. I don't remember the exact cost, but the uniforms I had to order for one customer cost him between $150-$200 for both uniforms,about $25-$50 more per uniform item than off the shelf ones. And it can take between 6-8 weeks to receive them. Me personally I would not buy an alternative pair of pants more than the cost of the official ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnponz Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I just wanted to point out that the insignia guide and the congressional charter of BSA prohibits wearing uniform parts that imitate the military uniform so clearly wearing BDUs is out. From the guide: "b.Imitation of United States Army, Navy, or Marine Corps uniforms is prohibited, in accordance with the provisions of the organization's Congressional Charter." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastScouter Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just received my Northface pants. The fit is great, the color is just pretty much right on, and they zip off just at or just below the knee. I wish the official pants would have fit, but after all different sizes and styles I had to get these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred8033 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 The problem is not price or fit for me. I've had three pair rip. Yeah, I exchanged them, but it gets old. Very old. The old official pants NEVER torn or worn out. They went for years and years. The material in the new pants is just not that durable. I've given up on the official pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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