Morale Patch Collecting
- Thread starter Joey D
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Traveler III
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
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
Enthusiast I
Not saying I dont partake in some of these things, but it always makes me giggle that many "bushcrafty" or "overlandy" hobbies are similar to one's that 10 yr old girls have. Paracord bracelets, patch collecting.... funny.
Dude totally.
It's mostly just emulation of military culture without actually having to partake. I mean, they're called 'morale' patches because they were initially made as joke patches for fun, to raise morale in the field or 'out in the shit' somewhere. Hell, I collect patches, but the overwhelming majority are ones from units I was in and/or worked alongside, traded with soldiers from foreign nations, or bought along the way.
Btw paracord 'survival' bracelets are the funniest things because they're 100% useless for survival.
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Member I
Been at it for about a year. Overland Expo West really kicked it in gear.
Enthusiast I
Alot of gear I've had to buy a hook and loop "field". Basically a square or triangular patch of the soft side of velcro in whatever size you need. Then you have to see them on. Fabric stores like Joanne's sell them or on Ebay.
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Just got my West patch today! Slowly adding to the collection. 
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Just getting my collection started. Im really impressed with my OB West patch, as well as the others from Tactical Outfitters and Wicked Wheeler.
Dave K
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Builder I
Alright, I guess it’s time for me to bump this thread since I’ve made some additions. 
Member III
My small collection. My jeep has a soft top so none are mounted in the truck.
Enthusiast III
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Starting my collection - more coming.
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No need @MiamiC70. The headliner is just like a lot of other newer vehicles out there and you can simply press the Velcro in and it’ll stick.
Enthusiast III
Small but slowly growing collection
Explorer I
Never enough. I do want that lightforce patch..
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