Assembling your Cub Scout uniform can be an exciting experience, and ensuring you have all the necessary pieces is important before the fun of Scouting begins. First and foremost, you'll need a uniform top and bottom. The uniform top is typically a blue shirt with the Cub Scout logo and patches, while the uniform bottom can vary from blue shorts to pants, depending on your preference. 

All of the Uniform Components

In a nutshell, the Cub Scouts uniform consists of a few different aspects, and again, your leaders will be able to guide you on how your specific unit “looks.”

Lion Rank

• Top: Official Lion rank t-shirt
• Bottoms: You have a few different optional options for these, and we break them down below
• Belt: Official optional navy-blue web belt with metal buckle
• Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap
• Socks: Cub Scout socks are optional for the Lion rank
• Neckerchief: Your den will decide if you will wear the optional neckerchief.
• Neckerchief slide: There is an optional neckerchief slide available

There is no uniform inspection sheet for Lions.

Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Ranks

• Top: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets
• Bottoms: You have a few different options for these, and we break them down below
• Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle
• Cap: Official navy blue, rank-specific hat
  • Tiger Rank
  • Wolf Rank
  • Bear Rank
• Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top
• Neckerchief: Official rank-specific neckerchief (official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform)
  • Tiger Rank
  • Wolf Rank
  • Bear Rank
• Neckerchief slide: Official rank-specific slide (Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides)
  • Tiger Rank
  • Wolf Rank
  • Bear Rank
• Insignia
  • The Council Shoulder Patch or CSP which denotes the council you are a part of
  • The World Crest Emblem and Ring
  • Unit numerals
  • Den numerals

Webelos

• Top: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
• Bottoms: You have a few different options for these, from shorts to the classic zip-offs.
• Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with a metal buckle or the green web belt with a BSA buckle is acceptable for the 2022-23 program year
• Cap: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.
• Shoulder Loops: Webelos wear navy blue.
• Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top.
• Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo (official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform)
• Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem (Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides)
• The Webelos Colors: Optional uniform piece that is worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned. If the Webelos Colors are not used, Webelos Adventure Pins may be worn on the Webelos hat.
• Insignia
• • The Council Shoulder Patch or CSP denotes the council you are a part of
  • The World Crest Emblem and Ring
  • Unit numerals
  • Den numerals

The patches/emblems listed above are required as a part of the official uniform and are sold separately from your shirt. Your leaders can guide you on placement or check out placement instructions here. This official uniform site shows you where to put each required patch and where to place additional patches once they are earned.

You can shop for Cub Scout uniforms in two ways: online or in-store!

• Online: Check out the Uniform Builder on our website! It gives you a complete visual of every item you need for the Scout uniform. You can also just shop by Scout rank.
• In-Store: To check out uniforms in person, find your nearest Scout Shop, and you can take advantage of this offer there!

Have your uniform ready to go? Be sure to tag us in your social posts with #ScoutShop to see your spiffy Scouting looks because we love seeing how you use our gear! For Cub Scout uniforms, apparel, outdoor gear, and more, visit ScoutShop.org—the official online retail store of the BSA!