Double Eagle 128 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Its a wonder what shop decision makers do at the BSA. Seems the OA bolo tie is discontinued. This is not a positive, but rather a negative for any future arrowmen (loose term). On-line Scoutshop only shows 6 bolos available, 3 are commissioner ones. They do carry expensive Osprey backpacks and expensive knives no adult would risk taking on a campout. Seems the days of scouts getting national-branded gear and items is in the past. Shame as I remember when every scout had a BSA mess kit, canteen, Camillus or Ulster knife, and a vit'l kit. Old timers had the red wool coats (still available) and campaign hat. SMH at how Scouting has become a rich-kid game and scouts rely on cheap-quality, new stuff, or buy "vintage" items to get what they need. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
OaklandAndy 70 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 32 minutes ago, Double Eagle said: Scouting has become a rich-kid game and scouts rely on cheap-quality, new stuff, or buy "vintage" items to get what they need. 100% 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle94-A1 2687 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 As a former National Supply employee, I can tell you first hand that most folks working for them have little to no experience in the program. I was part of a pilot program because I had the experience they needed. EVERY. SINGLE. DECISION. WAS. QUESTIONED. BY . THE. BOSS! (Major emphasis). We had merchandise we did not need, and not enough merchandise that was needed. I routinely told them stuff that was coming down the line would be a waste of time and money, and was right. Sadly the same thing happens today. I have heard a lot of complaints about the women's uniforms not fitting. All yo need to do is look at the designer, and her bio with no outdoor experience. Marketing folks who have no idea about the product. And I can go on. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AwakeEnergyScouter 247 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Time for a REI x BSA collab? 😄 1 Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 19 minutes ago, AwakeEnergyScouter said: Time for a REI x BSA collab? 😄 No, time for a Carhartt x BSA collab 😜 \ https://www.carhartt.com/ REI is kind of bougie... (REI member since 1989.) Link to post Share on other sites
skeptic 997 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I have always wanted a good and dependable set of BSA labeled suspenders. Never seen any, but I would think they might be a good seller. When I was still backpacking before the seasoning had stopped me I always wore a set of wide red suspenders to keep the pack from pushing my waist clothing down. Also worked well with day hikes. Better yet, think about a well designed pair of BSA logo Lederhosen knock off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 3 minutes ago, skeptic said: I have always wanted a good and dependable set of BSA labeled suspenders. Never seen any, but I would think they might be a good seller. When I was still backpacking before the seasoning had stopped me I always wore a set of wide red suspenders to keep the pack from pushing my waist clothing down. Also worked well with day hikes. Better yet, think about a well designed pair of BSA logo Lederhosen knock off. I would ROCK these! LOL 2 Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Few Carhartt products are still made in the USA. Most is outsourced to Mexico and China. That's a NO from me. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AwakeEnergyScouter 247 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, InquisitiveScouter said: REI is kind of bougie... (REI member since 1989.) I thought we scouts were bougie. Are we not? Lederhosen is not saying otherwise. And 'King/Queen' is still in a lot of Scout Promises... Just sayin' 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 39 minutes ago, scoutldr said: Few Carhartt products are still made in the USA. Most is outsourced to Mexico and China. That's a NO from me. LOL, what clothing manufacturer is in USA that would fit the bill? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle94-A1 2687 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) 3 hours ago, AwakeEnergyScouter said: Time for a REI x BSA collab? 😄 REI will not partner with BSA because of our shooting sports program. There are also other differences, but the shooting sports is a big one. None of their partners have anything to do with shooting sports. Why you no longer see ALPS Mountaineering sold by REI. Edited February 29 by Eagle94-A1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 minutes ago, Eagle94-A1 said: REI will not partner with BSA because of our shooting sports program. There are also other differences, but the shooting sports is a big one. None of their partners have anything to do with shooting sports. Why you no longer see ALPS Mountaineering sold by REI. BTW, the Newspeak on this is "Range and Target Sports" (RATS?) watch for the change to creep in over time. https://www.ncacbsa.org/shooting-sports/ Link to post Share on other sites
AwakeEnergyScouter 247 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Somebody didn't think that name through 😂 Link to post Share on other sites
mrjohns2 582 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 On 2/29/2024 at 5:23 PM, Eagle94-A1 said: REI will not partner with BSA because of our shooting sports program Well, LL Bean supports shooting sports. 🙂 2 Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, mrjohns2 said: Well, LL Bean supports shooting sports. 🙂 And Cabela's / Bass Pro Shop 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now