Scout Costume
Grass grows, birds fly, and brother, I hurt people.
The Scout from Team Fortress 2 is a fan-favorite mercenary known for his speed, double-jumps, and cocky Boston attitude. This costume is highly popular for gaming conventions and Halloween because it is comfortable, highly recognizable, and easy to put together. The look features a classic red athletic shirt, rolled-up pants, a courier bag, and his signature headset and baseball bat.
- 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 athletic t-shirt
A plain, short-sleeved red crewneck t-shirt made of cotton or polyester, tucked into the pants.
Gray slim-fit pants
Light gray or brownish-gray chinos or scrub pants, rolled up at the cuffs to mid-calf height.
DIY: Use an old pair of gray sweatpants or khakis and roll the cuffs up.
Black baseball cap
A plain, adjustable black baseball cap worn forward.
Single-ear headset
A lightweight, black behind-the-head headset with a single earpiece and a thin wire microphone.
DIY: Modify an old pair of headphones by removing one side and attaching a black wire or pipe cleaner as the mic.
White athletic tape
Standard white sports tape wrapped around both hands, leaving the fingers exposed.
Black single-strap messenger bag
A small, black courier or messenger bag worn across the chest and resting on the back.
Prop baseball bat
A lightweight silver aluminum baseball bat, or a safe foam/plastic replica.
DIY: Wrap a plastic toy bat in silver duct tape.
Dog tags
Simple silver metal military-style dog tags on a ball chain.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Scout costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red t-shirt and tuck it securely into your gray pants.
- 2
Roll the cuffs of the pants up to mid-calf height to match Scout's signature in-game style.
- 3
Wrap the white athletic tape around both hands, starting at the wrists and covering the palms while keeping your fingers free.
- 4
Put on the black baseball cap, then position the single-ear headset over it so the microphone extends to your mouth.
- 5
Sling the black single-strap messenger bag across your chest so the bag rests on your back.
- 6
Put on white crew socks and black athletic sneakers with white soles.
- 7
Hang the silver dog tags around your neck and carry your prop baseball bat to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
No complex makeup is required. Keep your hair short and neat under the baseball cap, or tuck longer hair completely inside the cap.
Scout for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a RED Spy or Miss Pauling for a classic Team Fortress 2 duo.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the rest of the TF2 lineup, including the Heavy, Medic, Soldier, and Demoman.
- kids
- Use a red youth t-shirt, rolled-up gray sweatpants, and a safe foam toy bat.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable, stretch-fit red cotton t-shirt and relaxed-fit gray chinos rolled at the cuffs.
- pet
- Dress a fast dog in a small red pet tee and a tiny black cap.
Tips
- Do not wrap the athletic tape too tightly around your hands to ensure you maintain comfortable blood flow and finger movement.
- Most conventions ban real wood or metal bats; always opt for a painted foam, hollow plastic, or inflatable prop bat for events.
- If you prefer the BLU team, simply swap the red t-shirt for a light blue one.
Scout costume FAQ
- He wears light gray or brownish-gray slim-fit pants rolled up to the mid-calf, showing off white athletic socks.
- How do I make the Scout's headset?
- You can use a cheap, lightweight behind-the-head style headset, or modify a basic black headband with a small foam microphone piece.
- Is a real baseball bat allowed at conventions?
- Most conventions ban real wood or metal bats. Opt for a painted foam, hollow plastic, or inflatable prop bat instead.
Did you know? The Scout is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and is the youngest of eight mercenary brothers.