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Check out this TikTok I found! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pxggvG/
Just saw this and didn’t know where to post it. Made me laugh a bit. Pretty cool to see a concept like this.
Just saw this and didn’t know where to post it. Made me laugh a bit. Pretty cool to see a concept like this.
This doesn't *appear* to be behind a paywall, but it's possible that my browser is lagging & the lockout hadn't loaded (lol):
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Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh writes in praise of retro car design, arguing too much technology in our vehicles is making us feel disconnected.
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not only can Uncle Scotty talk like a real CEO driven by community. But he also writes like he's a human and not like a Robot. cough cough... Mark ZuckThis doesn't *appear* to be behind a paywall, but it's possible that my browser is lagging & the lockout hadn't loaded (lol):
When Did Cars Become Spaceships?
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh writes in praise of retro car design, arguing too much technology in our vehicles is making us feel disconnected.
Filson edition Bronco
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I wouldn't mind seeing Scout doing a collaboration, which leads to the question of which brand?
Ford’s Bronco Filson Edition Brings Forest Service Vibes to the Bronco Family
Ford is partnering with Filson on a factory-backed Bronco inspired by the Wildland Fire Rig concept.
I wouldn't mind seeing Scout doing a collaboration, which leads to the question of which brand?
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I personally like Patagonia and their company philosophy. Seems somewhat aligned on many levels. But, there are many brands that would be a good fit.Filson edition Bronco
Ford’s Bronco Filson Edition Brings Forest Service Vibes to the Bronco Family
Ford is partnering with Filson on a factory-backed Bronco inspired by the Wildland Fire Rig concept.
I wouldn't mind seeing Scout doing a collaboration, which leads to the question of which brand?
I think REI would be a good balanceFilson edition Bronco
Ford’s Bronco Filson Edition Brings Forest Service Vibes to the Bronco Family
Ford is partnering with Filson on a factory-backed Bronco inspired by the Wildland Fire Rig concept.
I wouldn't mind seeing Scout doing a collaboration, which leads to the question of which brand?
That’s a good one as well. I think of it as a bit more elitist (in the best way possible) but also think of it as quality over REI but I mentally feel like REI covered more daily use activities-but that’s my exposure and I have no Patagonia stores to compare against
Its funny, b/c Rivian got associated with Patagonia - which makes sense. They are a company with a very direct ethos around the environment and conservation. They stand behind their products. They are 100% ethical when it comes to labor. They re-use their products and protect the landfills. They remove dams so salmon can spawn. They want to preserve America's parks and open lands. Their warehouses are LEED certified. Hell, they even grow their own food for employees and treat them like gold. Rivian has a similar set of values.
In terms of an ethos - that is all stuff that Scout could 100% be aligned with. But, Patagooch stuff is more expensive (for a reason). They are sort of "premium" when it comes to pure price, but in terms of VALUE, they are very hard to beat - and stand 100% behind their products.
REI carries Patagonia, as well as other brands and their own stuff, so slightly different model - but great ethos and model with their dividend model.
Personally, I think Scout is sort of a combo - (like YETI, Patagonia, Grundens, Birdwell Beach Britches & Carhartt all mixed together). They have a bit more ruggedness about the brand. Scout seems a little rowdier and maybe slightly more irreverent, but still cares for the great outdoors & the planet. Maybe Scout is a renaissance brand.
Patagonia does it right. I like to think that Scout does too. But, if that is your perception maybe it is not a good fit. Those sort of partnerships can be tricky. It could be a disaster if the partner company does something wrong or their leadership turns out to be a bad actor.
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They are not pro or anti 2nd Amendment. They just choose not to sell firearms. There are plenty of other places to buy them. This is a very misunderstood and slippery slope subject. Probably best not to tie Scout up with it either way.
This post makes me hope that Scout is universally liked and well received no matter what your interests and persuasions are.
That's not what it's about. They stopped selling non-firearm outdoor items from a vendor (Vista) who happened to also own a company that made bolt-action hunting rifles (Savage). REI did not resume selling Vista items until Vista divested their firearms division. That's not a position of neutrality.
Maybe we are splitting hairs, but what you are saying is a business decision not a stance on an amendment. Just so it is clear, I am not anti 2nd amendment. I am anti assault rifle and high capacity magazine. I am sure to catch some flak, but that is my stance. When I was taught to shoot and hunt I was told you only need one shot. Of course, there is a lot of deep meaning in that statement and situations may vary.
Since we are discussing this, there is an interesting point to put out to you and the entire group. Would you shun Scout if they partnered with REI or another company that has made stances you disagree with? I ask because Scout does read this forum. I think they would find it very insightful to know what companies would and would not be well received.
Would I not buy a Scout if they partnered with REI? I'm not sure. It would definitely factor in my decision. That was my original point. Why risk alienating any potential customers?
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