Scout Satchel Overview

History.

Scout, the trend setter.

The original light weight and reflecting satchels for 34 years.

  • Awarded several times with outstanding to good by Stiftung Warentest (product testing foundation): 6/85, 7/89, 7/96, 5/01, 4/06 and 4/09.
  • First satchel with fluorescent and reflective material.
  • All Scout satchels* have been manufactured under strict requirements of DIN 58124.
  • Knowhow of over 9 million sold Scouts.

*The satchel Style collection do not fulfill the safety requirements of DIN 58124 regarding fluorescence and retroreflection.

1951

1950

A typical leather satchel of the 50’s: fairly heavy and with not much space. Special wearing comfort (e. g. padded straps or an ergonomic back) as well as safe equipment (e. g. retro-reflective or fluorescent material) was not given in those days.
1975

1975

With the implementation of the Scout brand in 1975 the leather satchel is replaced overnight. Scout offers more volume but less net weight, higher wearing comfort and safety features like fluorescent fabric and locks with cat eyes.
1986

1986

In collaboration with the Alfred Sternjakob company the first DIN for satchels is disbanded. Shortly afterwards the first Scout according to DIN 58124 is introduced on the market with retro-reflective areas which reflect direct light into the dark.
1997

1997

The Scout Maxi is the first satchel in rucksack design and was the pioneer for a long-standing trend to this day. It is also awarded with the international Red Dot Award. Of course it also fulfills the high requirements according to DIN 58124 and is therefore one of the safest satchels up to date.
* „The Red Dot for the highest design quality for innovation, ergonomic excellence and high functionality awarded by the Design Centre in Essen.
2001

2001

2001 the Easy I is introduced on the market, a modern reinterpretation of the classical Scout design. With an organizer, a mobile phone case and a partitioned inside pocket, the Easy also sets new standards for satchel equipment.
2002

2002

Easy II follows one year later with a slimmer body and additional side pockets. Narrow children especially like them and is to this day one of the most successful Scout models and was recently awarded as the test winner for the second time by Stiftung Warentest.
2006

2006

The Scout Mega is a light satchel with a lot of volume. Thanks to an intelligent layout it represents the successful composition of uncompromising safety, ergonomics, function and style.
Red Dot
2009

2009

School beginners are getting even younger: and Scout also has the right satchels for the smallest school starters: Scout Nano. The new compact satchel in a modern soft form thrills through a high wearing comfort and clever details.
2009

2009

A world premiere: the new Scout Nano with active light! The new one among the Scouts is a strictly limited edition available with a shiftable LED light strap for more safety on the way to school.
Red Dot