Scout Wayfinder Activity Thread

[Broverlander]

I'm a member of Scout's Wayfinder forum. It's basically market research. We get an "activity" maybe every couple or few months. They've been less frequent as of late. Typically these activities give me some insight into what Scout is working on because they want to know our thoughts on what a product should contain, how we would use it, whether we'd pay for it, etc. We got one today and thought I would start a threat because you folks might be interested in it. It's the first since I've been active on this forum so I started this thread to start a discussion about it and any future activities we might get.

 

[Broverlander]

Today's activity focused on "Scout offroad navigation." Basically, they were asking us what we wanted/needed to see in such a product. They wanted to know what we use now, how it works for us (like connectivity issues), and how we use it. Then they wanted to know if Scout offered a product that would help with offroad navigation, if we'd be willing to pay for it and if so, how. Choices were included as part of purchase, part of a connected service package, offered as a subscription, or available as a one time purchase. Then, they wanted to know what sort of features/functionality we wanted and how we'd prioritize them. These were the options:

Recovery and resume (e.g., allowing easy return to my route or resuming navigation after stops)​

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Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

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Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

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Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

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Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

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Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

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Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

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Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

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Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

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Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

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Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

 

[maynard]

Today's activity focused on "Scout offroad navigation." Basically, they were asking us what we wanted/needed to see in such a product. They wanted to know what we use now, how it works for us (like connectivity issues), and how we use it. Then they wanted to know if Scout offered a product that would help with offroad navigation, if we'd be willing to pay for it and if so, how. Choices were included as part of purchase, part of a connected service package, offered as a subscription, or available as a one time purchase. Then, they wanted to know what sort of features/functionality we wanted and how we'd prioritize them. These were the options:

Recovery and resume (e.g., allowing easy return to my route or resuming navigation after stops)​

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Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

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Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

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Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

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Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

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Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

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Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

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Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

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Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

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Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

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Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

It’s really cool that they do this - smart.

 

[Scoutsie]

Today's activity focused on "Scout offroad navigation." Basically, they were asking us what we wanted/needed to see in such a product. They wanted to know what we use now, how it works for us (like connectivity issues), and how we use it. Then they wanted to know if Scout offered a product that would help with offroad navigation, if we'd be willing to pay for it and if so, how. Choices were included as part of purchase, part of a connected service package, offered as a subscription, or available as a one time purchase. Then, they wanted to know what sort of features/functionality we wanted and how we'd prioritize them. These were the options:

Recovery and resume (e.g., allowing easy return to my route or resuming navigation after stops)​

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Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

​

Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

​

Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

​

Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

​

Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

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Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

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Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

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Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

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Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

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Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

Isn’t revealing this information pretty much the same as disclosing what you heard while serving on a federal grand jury? Has the FBI shown up at your house at 5 in the morning yet?

 

[J Alynn]

Today's activity focused on "Scout offroad navigation." Basically, they were asking us what we wanted/needed to see in such a product. They wanted to know what we use now, how it works for us (like connectivity issues), and how we use it. Then they wanted to know if Scout offered a product that would help with offroad navigation, if we'd be willing to pay for it and if so, how. Choices were included as part of purchase, part of a connected service package, offered as a subscription, or available as a one time purchase. Then, they wanted to know what sort of features/functionality we wanted and how we'd prioritize them. These were the options:

Recovery and resume (e.g., allowing easy return to my route or resuming navigation after stops)​

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Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

​

Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

​

Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

​

Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

​

Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

​

Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

​

Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

​

Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

​

Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

​

Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

​

Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

What else has been covered and how do I get in this group? Do they add more people or is it regional and only so many? Wondering how I missed getting on this group-I like learning and answering questions too

 

[Scoutsie]

What else has been covered and how do I get in this group? Do they add more people or is it regional and only so many? Wondering how I missed getting on this group-I like learning and answering questions too

They probably feel that it’s a conflict of interest when the governing body of the Scout community participates in these things. Senators, governors, praetors, etc.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Today's activity focused on "Scout offroad navigation." Basically, they were asking us what we wanted/needed to see in such a product. They wanted to know what we use now, how it works for us (like connectivity issues), and how we use it. Then they wanted to know if Scout offered a product that would help with offroad navigation, if we'd be willing to pay for it and if so, how. Choices were included as part of purchase, part of a connected service package, offered as a subscription, or available as a one time purchase. Then, they wanted to know what sort of features/functionality we wanted and how we'd prioritize them. These were the options:

Recovery and resume (e.g., allowing easy return to my route or resuming navigation after stops)​

​

Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

​

Offline preparation (e.g., downloading maps, routes before entering areas without service)​

​

Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

​

Road-to-trail transition (e.g., assisting with transition between regular roads and off-road navigation)​

​

Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

​

Trail guidance (e.g., providing guidance and information while traveling off-road)​

​

Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

​

Vehicle-fit information (e.g., understanding whether my vehicle is suitable for a trail)​

​

Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

​

Return-energy information (e.g., providing information on fuel/battery needed to complete off-road trip)​

​

Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

​

Trail discovery (e.g., finding trails and routes that match my interest)​

​

Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

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Trail preview (e.g., reviewing trail details, difficulty, etc.)​

Give me Apple Car Play and I’ll get all this from OnX

 

[Broverlander]

What else has been covered and how do I get in this group? Do they add more people or is it regional and only so many? Wondering how I missed getting on this group-I like learning and answering questions too

There are exactly 1,000 of us and no, they have not added people as we went along. I don't know how and why Scout selected everyone. I reserved within 13 hours of them going live and got an e-mail with the invite directly from Scout. I can't recall when though. I think some others have said they got the e-mail too were got rejected. Some have said they thought it was because of demographics, but if that's the case, I'm a white male who is in his late 40's who lives in the Midwest. I don't know if you can get much more ordinary than that.

As for what else has been covered, there have been 16 activities so far. They have started to tail off here, probably because the Wayfinder site is really related to market testing to see what those 1,000 members want and with Scout probably closer to the end than the beginning on finalizing a lot of this stuff, they may not need much market research any longer.

The first market-research poll we got was November 30, 2025. Here's the topics to-date (in reverse chronological order, so oldest to newest)

• Accessories and modifications
• EREV knowledge (what you know and understand about them)
• Perceived strengths of Scout as a company (and comparing it to others)
• Demographics (what makes you you)
• How you use your vehicle (towing, off road, daily driver)
• Scout membership opinions (was discussing paying for some sort of club and how much you might pay for it)
• EREV route planning (what you wanted to see in it)
• Off-road terrain intelligence (what you know and understand about it)
• Drive modes (what you want and what you understand about them)
• Charging deep dive (what you understand about charging)
• Trip-related info (what you want the UI to show)
• Truck requirements (what you want to see in terms of towing and other truck stuff)
• Trip-related information (part 2)
• Rugged mid-size SUV (RUV) requirements (basically, what we wanted in the Traveler)
• Scout off-road navigation.