Scout Costume
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The Scout from Team Fortress 2 is a fast-talking, baseball-loving mercenary from Boston. Cosplayers and gamers choose this look because it is highly recognizable, comfortable, and easy to put together using everyday athletic wear. The outfit consists of a solid color t-shirt, rolled-up sweatpants, a single-ear headset, and athletic wraps.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Scout costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Scout costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Red or Blue T-Shirt
A solid, tucked-in crewneck t-shirt in either RED or BLU team colors.
DIY: Use any plain red or blue t-shirt you already own.
Gray Sweatpants
Light gray athletic sweatpants, rolled up to just below the knees.
DIY: Cut the bottoms off an old pair of gray sweatpants to get the cropped look.
Black Single-Strap Duffel Bag
A black messenger-style bag worn across the chest, resting on the lower back.
White Athletic Tape
Standard white sports tape wrapped around both hands and wrists.
DIY: Use strips of white fabric or gauze bandages wrapped securely.
Black Single-Ear Headset
A lightweight, retro-style headset with a single ear cup and a thin microphone arm.
DIY: Modify an old pair of headphones by removing one ear cup and attaching a wire mic.
Dog Tags
A simple pair of silver metal military-style dog tags on a ball chain.
Black Athletic Shoes with White Socks
Black running shoes paired with high white crew socks that have two black stripes at the top.
DIY: Draw black stripes onto plain white tube socks with a fabric marker.
Toy Baseball Bat
A lightweight wooden or aluminum-look prop baseball bat.
DIY: Roll up a sheet of brown poster board into a bat shape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Scout costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid red or blue t-shirt and tuck it securely into the gray sweatpants.
- 2
Roll the cuffs of the sweatpants up to just below your knees so your calves are exposed.
- 3
Put on the white crew socks and black athletic shoes.
- 4
Wrap the white athletic tape around your hands and wrists, leaving your fingers free.
- 5
Hang the dog tags around your neck and put on the single-ear headset.
- 6
Sling the black duffel bag across your chest so the bag rests on your back.
- 7
Grab your prop baseball bat and strike a confident, fast-paced pose.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair short and neat, or wear a dark brown short wig. No makeup is required, but a smudge of dark gray face paint on the cheek can simulate battlefield dirt.
Scout for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a Miss Pauling, a TF2 Spy, or a TF2 Heavy.
- group
- Gather friends to form a full Team Fortress 2 mercenary squad with a Soldier, Medic, and Engineer.
- kids
- Use a youth-sized red t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and a foam toy bat for a safe, lightweight kids' costume.
- Plus size
- Choose loose-fitting, comfortable cotton t-shirts and relaxed-fit gray joggers for an easy, adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a small red dog t-shirt and a tiny set of lightweight plastic dog tags.
Tips
- Keep the hand wraps comfortable; do not wrap the athletic tape too tightly around your hands to maintain circulation.
- If carrying a prop bat all night is tiresome, secure it to your duffel bag strap using a velcro loop.
- For outdoor events in cooler weather, wear a long-sleeved black compression shirt underneath the red or blue t-shirt.
Scout costume FAQ
- What color is the Scout's shirt?
- The Scout wears either a solid red shirt (RED team) or a solid light blue shirt (BLU team) depending on which faction you choose to cosplay.
- How do you wrap your hands like the Scout?
- Use standard white athletic tape. Start at the wrist, wrap it a few times for support, then run it through your palm and around the base of your fingers, leaving your fingertips exposed.
- What kind of bat does the Scout use?
- The Scout uses a classic gray aluminum baseball bat, often referred to as his default melee weapon.
Did you know? The Scout is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, which explains his fast-talking attitude, love for baseball, and distinct regional accent.