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You may purchase Cub Scout field uniforms from any of the scout shops listed below, or on the internet. Special patches (such as the Council patch) can only be purchased at our local stores or through the local council (CIEC) website.
Note, Pack 421 does not require that you purchase the official navy Cub Scout pants or shorts. For Tigers, Wolves, and Bears, any navy pant or shorts (such as school uniform) with belt loops are acceptable. Webelos scouts should purchase their green pants/shorts at the Scout Shop. Jeans, khaki tan, or camouflage pants are not permitted for formal field uniform (also known as "Class A") wear at any rank in our pack.
Getting the most out of your uniform (and money):
Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts all wear the blue field uniform shirt and pants. Purchase them large enough to last through these three ranks (years). The "Switchback" convertible pants available at the Scout Shop (have zip-off bottoms that turn the pants into shorts), while more expensive than navy school uniform pants, are highly durable and prevent needing a pair of pants and another pair of shorts. Also, we recommend you purchase the Cub Scout belt buckle (rather than the Tiger belt buckle) as the Cub buckle can be worn all three years.
Webelos scouts in our pack wear the tan shirt and green pants that are used as the Boy Scout uniform. Purchase them large enough to last through the two years of Webelos and the first year of Boy Scouting. The "Switchback" convertible pants from the Scout Shop are highly recommended in Boy Scouting since the scouts have packing restrictions on trips.
New scout, any rank, advice: Purchase the short-sleeve blue or tan field uniform shirt as big as you can wear it comfortably; no need to purchase the short and long sleeve shirt in our climate - you can always wear a sweatshirt or long-sleeve t-shirt under your uniform shirt if necessary.
For consistency among all leaders, Pack 421's leaders (male and female) wear the official tan Boy Scout uniform shirt and green Boy Scout pants/shorts. Female leaders should not purchase the yellow Cub Scout leader blouse/blue pants.
The Pack 421 activity shirt (also known as a "Class B t-shirt"), which the boys and leaders wear for outdoor activities when the field uniform is impractical, is included in the New Scout fee when a scout first joins the pack. The "Class B" activity t-shirt may also be worn by a scout's family members and may be purchased at pack meetings; check for current pricing. "Class A" field uniform wear is restricted to scouts and BSA-registered adult leaders.
REQUIRED UNIFORM ELEMENTS FOR TIGERS, WOLVES, AND BEARS (print and take with you to store):
- Official blue Cub Scout shirt (recommend short sleeved one) with the following patches:
- American flag patch
- 421 Pack numeral patch (PROVIDED BY PACK - DO NOT PURCHASE)
- Den # patch
- California Inland Empire Council patch
- World Crest Emblem patch
- Official blue Cub Scout belt & Cub Scout buckle
- Official neckerchief slide for appropriate rank or a slide a Cub makes himself
- Official baseball cap for appropriate rank (Tiger, Wolf, Bear)
- Navy blue pants or shorts with belt loops (may purchase at regular store or Scout Store; Switchbacks recommended)
- Official Cub Scout socks for appropriate rank OR regular solid navy blue socks
- Official neckerchief WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE PACK; DO NOT PURCHASE
- Cub Scout Handbook for appropriate rank (Tiger, Wolf, Bear)
REQUIRED UNIFORM ELEMENTS FOR WEBELOS (print and take with you to store):
- Official tan Boy Scout shirt with the following patches:
- American flag patch
- 421 Pack numeral patch (PROVIDED BY PACK - DO NOT PURCHASE)
- Webelos patrol patch (chosen by patrol - check with your den leader before purchasing)
- California Inland Empire Council patch
- World Crest Emblem patch
- Official blue Cub Scout belt (not green Boy Scout belt; Cub Sport & Academic belt loops will not fit the green belt)
- Official Webelos or Cub Scout belt buckle (not Boy Scout buckle, yet!)
- Blue shoulder loops (worn on shirt epaulets)
- Webelos colors (worn on sleeve; Webelos activity pins attach to this)
- Official neckerchief slide for Webelos or a slide a Cub makes himself
- Official baseball cap for Webelos
- Olive/forest green pants or shorts with belt loops (purchase at Scout Store; Switchbacks strongly recommended)
- Official Boy Scout socks (green Thorlos)
- Official neckerchief WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE PACK; DO NOT PURCHASE
- Webelos Handbook
ONLINE STORES:
IN PERSON SHOPPING:
Ontario/Old Baldy Scout Shop, 1135 W. 4th St. Suite 3 & 4, Ontario, 91762, (909) 983-4534. Store hours subject to change without notice. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Redlands - California Inland Empire Scout Shop, 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands; (909) 793-2463. Store hours subject to change without notice. Monday, Wed, Thursday, Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm; Tuesday open late, 9:30am to 8pm; Saturday 10 am to 2:30 pm; Sunday Closed.
Anaheim Scout Shop: Directions: Conveniently located off 91 Fwy., exit Raymond Ave. turn north. The store is on the left before Orangethorpe Ave. in Anaheim. Street Address: 1501 N. Raymond, Ste. "O", Anaheim, Ca. 92801, (714) 774-3270. Store hours subject to change without notice. Monday, Wednesday through Friday, 9am to 5 pm; Tuesday open late, 9 am to 7pm; Saturday, 9:30 am to 3 pm; Sunday Closed.
Santa Ana Scout Shop at William Lyon Homes Center for Scouting, 1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA. 92705, (714) 979-4554. Store hours subject to change without notice. Monday, Wednesday through Friday, 9am to 5 pm; Tuesday open late, 9am to 8pm; Saturday, 9am to 3 pm; Sunday Closed.
I WENT, I SHOPPED, I BOUGHT - HOW DO I PUT IT ALL TOGETHER?
If you have any questions, ask before you sew or iron!!! All den leaders and committee members know how to help.
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