Scout is your mapping companion for hiking, biking, and exploring. Scout is readable in full sun; Sips battery power; and never needs an app, Wi-Fi signal, or login to work.
So … what’s the current status on Scout?
I’ve finalized the feature list and am on track to send prototypes to a few trusted beta testers in late August, with a launch on Indiegogo in late October. I’m aiming for 400–500 pre-orders, with a target ship date of March 2026.
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✅ What’s Working
- SD-card map tiles
- Location Reticle & breadcrumb trail
- Live clock overlay
- Optimized partial-refresh logic
- Solid and fast GPS
- Saves zoom & last-known position on power loss
- GPX route loading
🔧 What’s Left to Build
- GPX track recording of breadcrumbs
- INI-file settings (refresh behavior, movement thresholds)
- Power-management refinements
- Mode-switch framework
- Final case design
- UI refinement
- Custom, Optimized Map Tiles
Feedback or Questions? Yes, please!