Morale Patch Collecting

[CaptSourPatch]

I have patches that run the gammut of types. Websites, funny, dorky, work, just cause I liked it, etc. etc. Just recently found out that people like to put them on the headliners, so when I got the Rubicon I was pleased to see that the previous owner had invested in the liner kit!
Here is the majority of my collection, though now I’ll be investing a little more into it.

 

[grubworm]

saw this on etsy and had to get it...

 

[static]

I'm new to this thread (and the community) and I'm looking to start my collection. Among other things, I want to collect patches for the National Parks and Forests I visit. Does anyone know if there is an "official" vendor for these? I've found lots of random sites and Etsy vendors that sell them, but I'd prefer to get them from a source that has the blessing of the NPS/NFS, ideally where some of the proceeds go to those services.

Thanks!
Kris

 

[Tundracamper]

I'm new to this thread (and the community) and I'm looking to start my collection. Among other things, I want to collect patches for the National Parks and Forests I visit. Does anyone know if there is an "official" vendor for these? I've found lots of random sites and Etsy vendors that sell them, but I'd prefer to get them from a source that has the blessing of the NPS/NFS, ideally where some of the proceeds go to those services.

Thanks!
Kris

I have found no evidence that any official site sells these. I get mine off eBay. They come from overseas, probably from the same vendor that makes them for the USFS - they are uniform patches, not morale patches.

 

[static]

I'm new to this thread (and the community) and I'm looking to start my collection. Among other things, I want to collect patches for the National Parks and Forests I visit. Does anyone know if there is an "official" vendor for these? I've found lots of random sites and Etsy vendors that sell them, but I'd prefer to get them from a source that has the blessing of the NPS/NFS, ideally where some of the proceeds go to those services.

Thanks!
Kris

I have found no evidence that any official site sells these. I get mine off eBay. They come from overseas, probably from the same vendor that makes them for the USFS - they are uniform patches, not morale patches.

Ok, thanks. Now I get to reveal my ignorance: what’s the difference between a uniform patch and a morale patch?

 

[Tundracamper]

Ok, thanks. Now I get to reveal my ignorance: what’s the difference between a uniform patch and a morale patch?

Ya got me! Folks put “morale” patches on their headliner, bags, etc. The USFS makes patches for their employee uniforms, they don’t make morale patches. These are functional patches. But, is there really a difference? In my mind, a patch is a patch. The National Parks make morale patches, some very colorful, but not meant for uniforms.

 

[diabetiktaco]

I'm new to this thread (and the community) and I'm looking to start my collection. Among other things, I want to collect patches for the National Parks and Forests I visit. Does anyone know if there is an "official" vendor for these? I've found lots of random sites and Etsy vendors that sell them, but I'd prefer to get them from a source that has the blessing of the NPS/NFS, ideally where some of the proceeds go to those services.

Thanks!
Kris

I'll literally drive my wife nuts looking for a patch if we're in a new place. If I've exhausted all resources etsy it is. Sucks, but such is life.

 

[9Mike2]

Some of these collections are straight up comical.

I think the collections that are the best are either:

a. State/National Parks and other locations you've actually been to

b. Patches you've earned in some way that dont involve visiting a truck stop or Amazon

Were you a PJ? I have a lot of respect for them! Thank You for your Service!!!!

 

[North American Sojourner]

Just getting my collection started. Im really impressed with my OB West patch, as well as the others from Tactical Outfitters and Wicked Wheeler.
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Oh My, where did you get the Jacques Cousteau patch....that's amazing. I need it. LOL
Zim

 

[North American Sojourner]

X-mas 2016 from wife and kids. Took to local saddlery/tack shop to have patches sewn on. I'll remember this one.

That Sir, is amazing. Proud!
Zim

 

[North American Sojourner]

I have a few more I need to put velcro on but it's a start.
Zim

 

[CMac]

Here’s what the inside of my ride is like today. i collect morale patches and have them e v e r y w h e r e….

They say pretty much everything about me…I don’t even need to open my mouth.

 

[CR-Venturer]

Here’s what the inside of my ride is like today. i collect morale patches and have them e v e r y w h e r e….

They say pretty much everything about me…I don’t even need to open my mouth.

I love the "never half ass two things, whole ass one thing" patch lol

 

[Chris.Ingram]

I wish I could. They just don’t stick to Ford headliner

 

[Apoclapedia]

I wish I could. They just don’t stick to Ford headliner

Thats true. I drive a ford. But contact cement does stick and you can glue a patch of velcro up there for them.

 

[Chris.Ingram]

I wish I could. They just don’t stick to Ford headliner

Yeah but I’d want a less permanent solution. That’s the problem. I’ve looked into replacing the headliner for this exact purpose but I’m not sure I’ll go through with that either.
Thats true. I drive a ford. But contact cement does stick and you can glue a patch of velcro up there for them.

 

[Apoclapedia]

I wish I could. They just don’t stick to Ford headliner

Yeah but I’d want a less permanent solution. That’s the problem. I’ve looked into replacing the headliner for this exact purpose but I’m not sure I’ll go through with that either.
Thats true. I drive a ford. But contact cement does stick and you can glue a patch of velcro up there for them.

What about making a velcro sock, thats velcro on the front and elastic on the back. Cut out for vanity mirrors, and then slip them over the sun visors?

 

[MattLodi]

They're all souvenirs from trips or gadget. I have others at home but I don't remember where I put them.

 

[Christopher Hersey]

Here’s what the inside of my ride is like today. i collect morale patches and have them e v e r y w h e r e….

They say pretty much everything about me…I don’t even need to open my mouth.

Great collection! I’m gonna have to track down that Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying patch.

 

[El-Dracho]

They're all souvenirs from trips or gadget. I have others at home but I don't remember where I put them.

Cool. I like the Grenadier one.