Pathfinder Collection

PATHFINDER |

A person who discovers, explores and leads

I joined Scouts BSA at a time where I was exploring aspects of my identity, unaware of how my scouting experience would lead me throughout my adulthood

UNIFORM

ORIGINS |

The uniform displayed the Scouts not only as highly skilled outdoorsmen but also leaders that were dependable and trusted to do their best.

It represents the Scout’s individual achievements along with comradery within their troop. It embodies Scouting’s history

Last updated by fashion designer Oscar De La Renta in 1978

THE SCOUT |

“THE YOUNG OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST”

Ages: 11-18

2.2 Million Scouts, 140,000 Female

They have a passion for the outdoors. For many, Scouts is their first exposure to outdoor activities. These user are looking to push themselves physically and mentally and have a drive to become leaders in their community

SCOUT INPUT |

“DO NOT MEET PERFORMANCE NEEDS OF THE MODERN SCOUT”

MODERNIZED SIHOUETTE

EASY TO LIVE IN

ARMS & SHOULDER FLEXIBILITY

BREATHABLE PANELS

MULTI-PURPOSE

SOLUTION

STATEMENT |

How can we reimagine a Scout BSA uniform that focuses on the needs of the adolescent outdoor enthusiast through improved thermoregulation, fit and flexibility

MATURATION

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THE ADOLESCENT ATHLETE |

SCARCE RESEARCH

Stage of physical development influences studies. Changes are predictable but vary person to person affecting them positively and negatively

THERMOREGULATION

Adolescents depend on dry heat exchange through convection to cool the body due to lower sweat rate than adults

FIT AND FLEXIBILITY

Loss of Flexibility during mid-adolescence due to skeletal growth occurring before muscle growth. Growth spurts average velocity is 8 to 10 cm per year

RECREATION |