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13 Great Morale Patches for Everyday Carry (EDC)
…ur growing collection or you’re looking for a little inspiration, these 12 morale patches are a great choice for giving your everyday carry that added pop of personality. Bird Ov Prey Scorched Earth Patch (US$6) The Scorched Earth patch hails from Brooklyn-based brand Bird Ov Prey, headed up by designer Jorden Haley. The embroidered patch measures 2.75″ x 4.5″ with an iron-on backing and black thread for the center graphic. Seventh.Ink Green Candy…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P01: Firefly Black
…mpossible feat. Well, now they’re finally here. Introducing our Carryology Morale Patch Program. Why morale patches? Well, they’re undoubtably a part of carry culture – collected, traded and Velcro’d on backpacks worldwide. And since this is our first, we wanted to share a bit on morale patches and their origins. The History of the Morale Patch The first “version” can be traced back to something called a “blood chit”. This is a small note or docum…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P14-P19 Carryology Classic Collection
…trial and error processes… we’re very happy to be launching our brand new morale patches, six in total. Introducing… the Carryology Classic Collection. P14: CCC Orange P15: CCC Orange P16: CCC Black P17: CCC Black P18: CCC Glow P19: CCC Glow < Purchase P14-P19 Carryology Classic Collection Here > What makes this different than the last several releases of morale patches that sold out in just seconds? We made hundreds upon hundreds of these in the…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P02, P03, P04 Firefly MultiCam Collection
…ack P04: Firefly MultiCam Tropic The P02, P03, and P04 join the P01 in our morale patch Firefly collection. Made from the same durable laser-cut 500D Cordura nylon fabric and 3M Diamond Grade ‘honeycomb’ DG3 Reflective sheeting, both hand-stitched to the high-quality hook Velcro backing. Now these three new morale patches are available in three of our favorite camouflage patterns. The Wonder of MultiCam Of course, if we were going to go with camou…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P11, P12, P13 Signal Collection
…now… we’ve got 3 new patches to kick off a brand new family of Carryology Morale Patches. We’re calling this new collection; the Signal Collection. While we do have plenty of mockups created and a solid plan to expand upon this collection, there are no guarantees on how many will fill this specific family before it ends. Maybe only these 3 before we try out something else? Maybe it will go to a nice even 10 units again? Who knows. Regardless… you…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P05, P06, P07, P08 Firefly Rare Camo Collection
…all task. Firefly Rare Camo Collection (P05, P06, P07, and P08) Carryology Morale Patch P05: Firefly M81 US Woodland M81 US Woodland (AKA “God’s Plaid) was created for the United States Armed Forces all the way back in 1981. For many, this is the ultimate camouflage pattern, hence its mighty and bold nickname. This is the camo most of us know from cult classic 1990s movies and even on toy action figures. Simply put, this is one of the most iconic…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P20 – P22 Carryology Heritage Collection
…lection Here > What makes this different than the last several releases of morale patches that sold out in just seconds? We’ve made 500 of each colour, in the hope that everyone can score a set… or even two sets if they’d like. And if they do sell out? We’re going to restock them again and again for the foreseeable future. They might eventually be replaced and/or updated someday. But for the meantime, these will be readily available, restocking as…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | The Firefly Final Collection
…ness. P10: darkness emerging from the light. Balance achieved. Carryology Morale Patch P09: Firefly X-Pac Black “Yin” If you’re reading this, you’re likely no stranger to Dimension Polyant’s X-Pac family, available in a wide array of options to cover almost any use case imaginable. Originally designed for sails on high performance racing sailboats, X-Pac fabric is strong, lightweight, has extremely minimal stretch, and is laminated with a 0.25 mi…
Carryology x Bellroy | The Chimera Rises
…enius Hadrien Monloup, one of the co-founders of Carryology, to design the morale patch yet again. It’s a coming together of three creatures close to our hearts: the Owl, representing Bellroy and their brand logo/mascot. A Kangaroo to represent Carryology HQ (both Carryology and Bellroy were founded in Australia). And a Rattlesnake, to give a nod to the USA side of the Carryology team (specifically Texas, where I reside). How did we evolve it? We…
Exclusive Release | Carryology x Bellroy Chimera Sling
…enius Hadrien Monloup, one of the co-founders of Carryology, to design the morale patch yet again. It’s a coming together of three creatures close to our hearts: the Owl, representing Bellroy and their brand logo/mascot. A Kangaroo to represent Carryology HQ (both Carryology and Bellroy were founded in Australia). And a Rattlesnake, to give a nod to the USA side of the Carryology team (specifically Texas, where I reside). How did we evolve it? We…
Unicorn Hunters Club | Community Patch Program
…e. First, we needed an artist. Someone talented and respected with serious morale patch credentials. So we hit up all around bad-ass, Patrick Ma, founder of Prometheus Design Werx, to pen the design for us. His designs are iconic in the patch and carry world, so it was a perfect fit. He went to work, riffing on the name of the program, with four different color variations for each merit award, inspired by valuable gemstones. The concept of the uni…
Unicorn/Dragon Patch Design Story and Symbolism
…gon Holy Grail & Sword. Unobtanium & Five-Colored Jewel. Note: We worked closely with our friend Alexander Ryu Long (born, raised, and living in Japan) to help select these symbols in order to tell this story through imagery on this No Escape morale patch. Fun fact, his name “Ryu” actually means “Dragon” in Japanese. Thank you, Alexander! Illustration work performed by the incredibly talented Hadrien Monloup (one of the founders of Carryology, amo…
Exclusive Release: Matsuda x Carryology Artist Series Morale Patch Set
…For Carry Collab XI, we’ve joined forces with the inimitable Dan Matsuda, San Francisco’s one-man-making-machine and artist, to launch not only our eleventh collab, but the first in our new Artist Series of special edition patches. …
Trakke X Carryology | The Muir Project
…ght, and then when you wear the sling, the patch would be upside down. The morale patch could not have a top or bottom side at all. So we took our custom Trakke x Carryology x Lochcarron of Scotland tartan, and turned it into a patch. Bold and classic. Two patches. One patch for the backpack, one patch for the sling, two patches for the complete two-bag system. Handmade in Glasgow, Scotland Trakke is extremely unique in that they manufacture their…
Exclusive Release | Trakke X Carryology, The Muir Project
…ght, and then when you wear the sling, the patch would be upside down. The morale patch could not have a top or bottom side at all. So we took our custom Trakke x Carryology x Lochcarron of Scotland tartan, and turned it into a patch. Bold and classic. Two patches. One patch for the backpack, one patch for the sling, two patches for the complete two-bag system. Handmade in Glasgow, Scotland Trakke is extremely unique in that they manufacture their…
Exclusive Release | Bellroy X Carryology Chimera
…enius Hadrien Monloup, one of the co-founders of Carryology, to design the morale patch and our very own mythological Chimera to represent this collaboration. Owl, representing Bellroy and their brand logo/mascot. Kangaroo, to represent Carryology HQ (as we were founded in Australia). And Rattlesnake, to give a nod to the USA side of the Carryology team (specifically Texas, where I reside). It would be a patch designed for storytelling and perfo…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC3 Berserker Viking | Exclusive Release
…d time-intensive processes, the only products that will include a mini axe patch are the GR1 (21L and 26L). The other bags in the collection will ship with a subtle debossed matching leather patch with Chip Baskin’s Viking illustration artwork for a stealth aesthetic. ZIPPERS (SWITZERLAND) I’ve wanted to use Riri zippers for nearly two decades. Some laud them as the very best in the world (and their X2 price of YKK might suggest that). But what ma…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC3 Berserker Viking Collection
…d time-intensive processes, the only products that will include a mini axe patch are the GR1 (21L and 26L). The other bags in the collection will ship with a subtle debossed matching leather patch with Chip Baskin’s Viking illustration artwork for a stealth aesthetic. ZIPPERS (SWITZERLAND) I’ve wanted to use Riri zippers for nearly two decades. Some laud them as the very best in the world (and their X2 price of YKK might suggest that). But what ma…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 | The Samurai Rises
…only took one round of samples. They were perfect. Handmade samurai armor morale patches, made by the world’s best samurai armor maker. Note: While this traditional handmade in Kyoto armor piece has extremely high strength properties, its high gloss surface will show scuffs and marks if rubbed up against hard/textured surfaces. Store it away safely to keep it perfect or let it develop a battle-worn patina from your adventures, the choice is your…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology | The Dragon 2.0 Rises
…e added three rows of MOLLE/PALS webbing and a Velcro loop panel for extra morale patches. Now, you can carry additional gear – from shell jackets to large oddly-shaped objects – on the fly. Top Quick-Access Lid Slightly repatterned but with all the utility as the last version, the top lid offers ample storage for EDC items, lined with soft stretch mesh to protect delicate gear like glasses. It also includes a key leash and a large Velcro loop pan…
Exclusive Release | Mystery Ranch x Carryology The Dragon 2.0
…e added three rows of MOLLE/PALS webbing and a Velcro loop panel for extra morale patches. Now, you can carry additional gear – from shell jackets to large oddly-shaped objects – on the fly. Top Quick-Access Lid Slightly repatterned but with all the utility as the last version, the top lid offers ample storage for EDC items, lined with soft stretch mesh to protect delicate gear like glasses. It also includes a key leash and a large Velcro loop pan…
GORUCK X Carryology | From GR1 To Guerrilla X
…e Morale If a ‘future warrior’ was our inspiration, then the ‘Guerrilla X’ morale patch had to scream from the stars. So we called upon close friend of Carryology, and a force of nature when it comes to design, the legend, Dan Matsuda. Dan has a long history of designing products and patches for Triple Aught Design and now for himself. We worked with him on a collaboration pair of patches last year. Essentially, anything this gent works on is magi…
Trakke x Carryology | The Muir Project III
…re at the bottom of each strap to adjust the length to fit. Morale Patches Morale patches add a fun touch. Given the pack’s design, we agreed that a Velcro patch panel was a natural fit. We even expanded the size to the standard 3″x2″ patch. Instead of using the limited tartan pieces, we chose a meaningful design. Crafted in-house at Trakke, the rear topographical map depicts the exact location of Muir’s cabin in Yosemite National Park. Our patch…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology: The Dragon Awakens
…morale) And this wouldn’t be a Mystery Ranch x Carryology collab without a morale patch. A morale patch with a story, symbolism, a bit of magic. Again, to pair with The Unicorn – the knight holding the grail, riding a unicorn with a shield made from Unobtanium – this would be the equal opposite. The dark to the light. There is a deep dive into the relevance of each of the four symbols chosen for this patch design, which can be read about here in…
Exclusive Release | Trakke x Carryology Muir Project III
…re at the bottom of each strap to adjust the length to fit. Morale Patches Morale patches add a fun touch. Given the pack’s design, we agreed that a Velcro patch panel was a natural fit. We even expanded the size to the standard 3″x2″ patch. Instead of using the limited tartan pieces, we chose a meaningful design. Crafted in-house at Trakke, the rear topographical map depicts the exact location of Muir’s cabin in Yosemite National Park. Our patch…
Bellroy X Carryology | Forging the Chimera
…enius Hadrien Monloup, one of the co-founders of Carryology, to design the morale patch and our very own mythological Chimera to represent this collaboration. Owl, representing Bellroy and their brand logo/mascot. Kangaroo, to represent Carryology HQ (as we were founded in Australia). And Rattlesnake, to give a nod to the USA side of the Carryology team (specifically Texas, where I reside). It would be a patch designed for storytelling and perfo…
Fraktaologi | The Most Punk Rock Bag in Existence
…her. But we couldn’t just make a Velcro loop panel and not include our own morale patch. Since the entire project is a bit tongue in cheek, the patch had to meet the same style. Personally, this is one of my top three favorite patches we’ve ever made. Inspired by the movie Inception… the bag’s patch would be… a patch of itself. A bag on a bag. Molded rubber for detail and bold colors. Everyone who has seen it so far declares their love for it or l…
Exclusive Release | Fraktaologi
…her. But we couldn’t just make a Velcro loop panel and not include our own morale patch. Since the entire project is a bit tongue in cheek, the patch had to meet the same style. Personally, this is one of my top three favorite patches we’ve ever made. Inspired by the movie Inception… the bag’s patch would be… a patch of itself. A bag on a bag. Molded rubber for detail and bold colors. Everyone who has seen it so far declares their love for it or l…
Exclusive Release | Fraktaologi Small
…her. But we couldn’t just make a Velcro loop panel and not include our own morale patch. Since the entire project is a bit tongue in cheek, the patch had to meet the same style. Personally, this is one of my top three favorite patches we’ve ever made. Inspired by the movie Inception… the bag’s patch would be… a patch of itself. A bag on a bag. Molded rubber for detail and bold colors. Everyone who has seen it so far declares their love for it or l…
Carryology Global Expedition Project
…ure. If selected, we will contact you via email. We will then send you TWO patches. One patch will be labeled “VANGUARD”, which is for you to keep. One patch will be numbered “XXX”, which is for you to place. Record the date placed, GPS coordinates, location details, and additional information. Send us the information and photo promptly so we can get the patch added to the database. NOTE: We will not be sending out all these patches at once. Wait…
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