Scout (Team Fortress 2) Costume
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The Scout is the fast-talking, baseball-loving mercenary from Valve's classic shooter Team Fortress 2. Popular for his high energy and witty voice lines, his costume is a staple at gaming conventions. The look features a simple athletic aesthetic consisting of a solid color t-shirt, rolled-up pants, a single-strap duffel bag, and his signature headset.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Scout (Team Fortress 2) costume
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Red or Blue T-Shirt
A solid, crew-neck short-sleeve athletic t-shirt in either vibrant red or light blue to represent your chosen team.
DIY: Use any plain red or blue t-shirt you already own.
Dark Gray Pants
Straight-leg dark gray work pants or sweatpants, with the cuffs rolled up slightly above the ankles.
DIY: Roll up the cuffs of any dark gray chinos or sweatpants.
Black Baseball Cap
A plain black adjustable baseball cap worn forward.
Single-Ear Headset
A lightweight black headset with a single ear cup and a thin wire microphone wrapping around to the mouth.
DIY: Modify an old pair of headphones by removing one ear cup and attaching a wire microphone.
Dog Tags
Standard silver military-style double dog tags on a ball chain.
DIY: Cut tag shapes out of cardboard, wrap them in aluminum foil, and string them on a silver chain.
Hand Wraps
White athletic tape or hand wraps wrapped securely around both hands and wrists, leaving the fingers exposed.
DIY: Use strips of torn white cotton fabric wrapped tightly around your hands.
Black Running Shoes with White Socks
Black low-top athletic sneakers paired with tall white tube socks pulled up to mid-calf.
Wooden Baseball Bat
A lightweight wooden baseball bat prop, or a foam replica for convention safety.
DIY: Roll up a long piece of cardboard or use a plastic toy bat painted brown.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid red or blue t-shirt and tuck it into the dark gray pants.
- 2
Secure the pants with a black belt, then roll the pant cuffs up twice so they sit just above your ankles.
- 3
Pull on the white tube socks and pull them up to mid-calf, then put on the black running shoes.
- 4
Wrap your hands and wrists with the white athletic tape, leaving your fingers free to grip your props.
- 5
Put on the silver dog tags so they hang over the front of your t-shirt.
- 6
Place the black baseball cap on your head, and position the single-ear headset over the cap, aligning the microphone near your mouth.
- 7
Grab your baseball bat prop or a replica can of Bonk! Atomic Punch to complete the mercenary look.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair short and neat under the black baseball cap. No makeup is required, but a confident, cocky smirk is essential to capturing the Scout's energetic personality.
Scout (Team Fortress 2) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as the Spy (wearing a suit and a paper mask) for a hilarious lore-accurate duo.
- group
- Assemble a full Team Fortress 2 squad with friends dressing as the Soldier, Heavy, Medic, and Spy.
- kids
- A comfortable option for kids using a red t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and a plastic toy bat.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting athletic t-shirt and elastic-waist gray pants offer a highly comfortable, adjustable fit for all body types.
Tips
- Carry a clean, empty soda can painted with a custom 'Bonk! Atomic Punch' label as an easy, lightweight prop.
- If attending a convention, check their weapon policy before bringing a real wooden baseball bat; a foam or plastic bat is usually preferred.
- Wear comfortable running shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking (or mock-running) to stay in character.
Scout (Team Fortress 2) costume FAQ
- What color shirt does the Scout wear?
- The Scout wears either a solid red shirt (for the Reliable Excavation Demolition team) or a light blue shirt (for the Builders League United team).
- How do you wrap the Scout's hands?
- Use standard white athletic tape or boxing hand wraps. Start at the wrist, wrap several times, pass between the thumb and fingers, and secure it tightly without cutting off circulation.
- What kind of headset does the Scout wear?
- He wears a lightweight, retro-style single-ear headset with a thin metal band that goes over his head and a small boom microphone.
Did you know? The Scout is canonically the youngest of eight brothers from Boston, Massachusetts, which explains his fast-talking, aggressive attitude and love for baseball.