Scouts Spirit Animal

[OleScout]

It seems manufacturers often correlate their models with the animal kingdom to help reflect the identity of their ethos. E.g. Kawaski has mule, Dodge has Hellcat and Ford uses G.O.A.T to describe their offloading modes. This is a marketing strategy, but a wise one. What animal would you associate the Scout with and why?

I like the Mule but know it's already taken for the reasons that it's a worker, underestimated, and provider for families-something that resonates with the orgianl Scouts. I also liked Bison but too has been claimed. There are only so many animals and a lot have already been claimed so this was not an easy task.

Badger is one that comes to mind. I know the Badger made quite the impression years ago for not giving a sh*t and would often challenge animals beyond its size. To me, the Scout has a unique challenge, they are coming out after +40 years of solitude and looking to reclaim itself. The Badger is scrappy/gruff, stout but powerful, and often reside in riparian areas.

 

[J Alynn]

It seems manufacturers often correlate their models with the animal kingdom to help reflect the identity of their ethos. E.g. Kawaski has mule, Dodge has Hellcat and Ford uses G.O.A.T to describe their offloading modes. This is a marketing strategy, but a wise one. What animal would you associate the Scout with and why?

I like the Mule but know it's already taken for the reasons that it's a worker, underestimated, and provider for families-something that resonates with the orgianl Scouts. I also liked Bison but too has been claimed. There are only so many animals and a lot have already been claimed so this was not an easy task.

Badger is one that comes to mind. I know the Badger made quite the impression years ago for not giving a sh*t and would often challenge animals beyond its size. To me, the Scout has a unique challenge, they are coming out after +40 years of solitude and looking to reclaim itself. The Badger is scrappy/gruff, stout but powerful, and often reside in riparian areas.

Mongoose came to mind for similar reasons as the badger. Thinking about how they challenge cobras and continue moving to wear out the competitor

 

[Scoutonthe Fly]

It seems manufacturers often correlate their models with the animal kingdom to help reflect the identity of their ethos. E.g. Kawaski has mule, Dodge has Hellcat and Ford uses G.O.A.T to describe their offloading modes. This is a marketing strategy, but a wise one. What animal would you associate the Scout with and why?

I like the Mule but know it's already taken for the reasons that it's a worker, underestimated, and provider for families-something that resonates with the orgianl Scouts. I also liked Bison but too has been claimed. There are only so many animals and a lot have already been claimed so this was not an easy task.

Badger is one that comes to mind. I know the Badger made quite the impression years ago for not giving a sh*t and would often challenge animals beyond its size. To me, the Scout has a unique challenge, they are coming out after +40 years of solitude and looking to reclaim itself. The Badger is scrappy/gruff, stout but powerful, and often reside in riparian areas.

Tarpon, Muskie, Cutthroat, Steelhead…..?

 

[TaconicBear]

Tarpon, Muskie, Cutthroat, Steelhead…..?

Kinda slippery slope you're on there.....

 

[ahoward]

They all look like roadrunners to me.

But some of the early images also seem coyote-like.

Also thinking bird kingdom

 

[Wickywoo]

It seems manufacturers often correlate their models with the animal kingdom to help reflect the identity of their ethos. E.g. Kawaski has mule, Dodge has Hellcat and Ford uses G.O.A.T to describe their offloading modes. This is a marketing strategy, but a wise one. What animal would you associate the Scout with and why?

I like the Mule but know it's already taken for the reasons that it's a worker, underestimated, and provider for families-something that resonates with the orgianl Scouts. I also liked Bison but too has been claimed. There are only so many animals and a lot have already been claimed so this was not an easy task.

Badger is one that comes to mind. I know the Badger made quite the impression years ago for not giving a sh*t and would often challenge animals beyond its size. To me, the Scout has a unique challenge, they are coming out after +40 years of solitude and looking to reclaim itself. The Badger is scrappy/gruff, stout but powerful, and often reside in riparian areas.

Marmot, Rhino, Yak, Grizzly

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Some of these are cracking us all up!

 

[R1TVT]

This probably wouldn't work for people in Ohio, but I would throw a Wolverine in the ring with any of those beasts.

And if your curious how the Honey Badger would line up with the Wolverine, this is a truck-to-truck, or beast-to-beast like comparison of the two:

BEAST TYPE	Wolverine	Honey Badger
Size	Weight: 22lbs – 70lbs Length: 2.1ft – 3.5ft	Weight: 11lbs to 40lbs Length: 1.5ft – 2.5ft
Speed and Movement Type	– 30 mph – Uses a fast gallop to run	– 19 mph – Gallops to run
Bite Power and Teeth	– 50 PSI bite power – Special molars designed to break bones and tear meat	– Bite power not measured – Their teeth are sharp enough and their jaws powerful enough to bite through tortoise shells.
Senses	– Poor eyesight – Very powerful hearing – Great sense of smell capable of smelling prey in burrows from above ground.	– Great sense of smell – Good sense of hearing – Poor eyesight like most other Mustelids
Defenses	– Thick fur – Smelly musk that can drive off some predators	– Exceptionally thick skin that resists bites, stabs, stings, and blows – Overpowering musk that can make predators flee
Offensive Style	-Uses strong teeth and jaws to attack and kill -Claws for digging and climbing can be used to cut prey	– Sharp claws – Powerful, well-aimed bites – Can turn the tables on enemies in close quarters
Predatory Behavior	-Pounces from stealth -Runs down slower enemies -Solo hunter -Scavenger	– Directly chases and kills creatures – Digs prey out of burrows

 

[J Alynn]

This probably wouldn't work for people in Ohio, but I would throw a Wolverine in the ring with any of those beasts.

And if your curious how the Honey Badger would line up with the Wolverine, this is a truck-to-truck, or beast-to-beast like comparison of the two:

BEAST TYPE	Wolverine	Honey Badger
Size	Weight: 22lbs – 70lbs Length: 2.1ft – 3.5ft	Weight: 11lbs to 40lbs Length: 1.5ft – 2.5ft
Speed and Movement Type	– 30 mph – Uses a fast gallop to run	– 19 mph – Gallops to run
Bite Power and Teeth	– 50 PSI bite power – Special molars designed to break bones and tear meat	– Bite power not measured – Their teeth are sharp enough and their jaws powerful enough to bite through tortoise shells.
Senses	– Poor eyesight – Very powerful hearing – Great sense of smell capable of smelling prey in burrows from above ground.	– Great sense of smell – Good sense of hearing – Poor eyesight like most other Mustelids
Defenses	– Thick fur – Smelly musk that can drive off some predators	– Exceptionally thick skin that resists bites, stabs, stings, and blows – Overpowering musk that can make predators flee
Offensive Style	-Uses strong teeth and jaws to attack and kill -Claws for digging and climbing can be used to cut prey	– Sharp claws – Powerful, well-aimed bites – Can turn the tables on enemies in close quarters
Predatory Behavior	-Pounces from stealth -Runs down slower enemies -Solo hunter -Scavenger	– Directly chases and kills creatures – Digs prey out of burrows

As a Penn Stater I can’t get behind the Wolverine name either. But God forbid anyone suggest a Buckeye

 

[P.S.Mangelsdorf]

Given the issues with Nikola and their alleged Badger-that-never-was, I'm going to assume Badger is out.

I'd probably say Wolf comes to mind thinking of an animal and Scout.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

Coyote - lean, mean and a trickster to boot.

 

[JohnnyScout]

As a Penn Stater I can’t get behind the Wolverine name either. But God forbid anyone suggest a Buckeye

I am with ya. We bleed Blue & White '74.