Recognising other forum members

[Son of a Beach]

These will probably rust, and I can't imagine that a simple pin will keep it well attached to a pack during a scrub bash (or even leaning the pack against a tree), but I've added them to the online Bushwalk Australia shop:



So if anybody really wants such an identifier sooner rather than later and can't think of (or doesn't want to) any other way to do it, these are available for purchase NOW as both individual purchase or as a 10 pack.

($3.49 for the individual button, including shipping, at time of writing.)

A whistle is an excellent idea - certainly more useful. Even a flag, tie, or tag would probably be better than this button, but the button is available right now, if anybody is really that keen.

[neilmny]

I see only one issue with the button and that is that it is small (1"dia).
Should it be worn in a cetain location to avoid appearing to be gorking at folks?
I still like the yellow cord, strip because it can be seen without appearing to be gorking/scrutinising people as we pass.
I guess I am saying it needs to be obvious but not a beacon!

[Son of a Beach]

I see only one issue with the button and that is that it is small (1"dia).

They also do a 3.5" and a 2.5" button which I could add. I just thought people would prefer the smaller one.

[Onestepmore]

Thanks for making up a button, but I personally think a coloured tag or rubber armband is better, as you can attach it anywhere (via a cord or a biner). I don't like making holes in things with badges, I find they rip off especially if it's on clothing and I am removing a pack etc, and they rust. I think it needs to be a distinctive colour too.
I think the abbreviated logo is great!

[north-north-west]

Yellow ribbons get tied to an aggressive dogs lead to prevent people coming near that dog, so that can't work. Obviously..!!

It'd work on me. As long as I'm not in so bad a mood that I deliberately leave it off in order to have a chance to snarl at people.

[flatfoot]

I had to go to Nepal to meet a forum member, but didn't realise it until after the encounter.

[Onestepmore]

Yellow ribbons get tied to an aggressive dogs lead to prevent people coming near that dog, so that can't work. Obviously..!!

It'd work on me. As long as I'm not in so bad a mood that I deliberately leave it off in order to have a chance to snarl at people.

When I rode a lot, if there was a horse that was prone to kicking you had to tie a red ribbon in it's tail.

Muzzle?
I bet you're a real softy under the tough exterior. Bark is much wose than the bite etc etc

[ILUVSWTAS]

I had to go to Nepal to meet a forum member, but didn't realise it until after the encounter.

Awsm.

u r d man!!

[Swifty]

Awsm.

u r d man!!

oh, for a moment i thought that said " urdu man", seeing as ff was on the sub-continent...
either that or you were being very subtle

[walkinTas]

When I rode a lot, if there was a horse that was prone to kicking you had to tie a red ribbon in it's tail.

Muzzle?
I bet you're a real softy under the tough exterior. Bark is much wose than the bite etc etc

haha! Are you suggesting nnw should wear a muzzle?

[Nuts]

Meh, anyOw, we'll be the ones wearing buttons, ribbons, whistles or scowls then? Easy !!

[Davidf61]

I'm suprised no one's mentioned alfoil beanies.

Stops guvmint brainwashing and you'll always attract attention. Works for me.....

[Nuts]

Haha, 'Signs' was even madder than mad max

[biggbird]

I had to go to Nepal to meet a forum member, but didn't realise it until after the encounter.

And nor did I Oh what discussions we could have had with just that simple yellow cord... or badge... or dog tag... or pack patch... or tattoo

Still lovely to say hi!

[norts]

I recognised one member because of a piece of kit he was using. I think I must be a sad case!

Roger

[Nick S]

I met a forum member while camped beside a river on a kayaking trip in Nepal. We got talking, found out he was an Aussie, and that he had been to Tassie, had even been up feder.. a few things clicked into place and I recognized who he was, on the forums that is..

[north-north-west]

Muzzle?
I bet you're a real softy under the tough exterior. Bark is much wose than the bite etc etc

I don't physically attack people if that's what you mean.
Otherwise, what you see here, is what you get: a sarcastic, smart-arsed, antisocial *&%$#!. And proud of it.

[wildwalks]

I am a fan of the secret handshake and the silly walk ideas

Another idea i have prototyped in the photo here. It is a small tag (the size of half a credit card snapped long ways - don't try it with your own CC)
This one is just a laminated piece of paper and cut by hand -- it would last about 10 seconds on an actual bushwalk.

bushwalk.com strap tag idea

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it has two slots so it threads onto a 1 inch tap (the size of most straps on your pack).
you could have one at the front and one back of your pack to ID yourself from the forum. But it is still pretty subtle so as not to draw to much attention.

I have priced up getting a few hundred printed and cut out of the same plastic CC are made from.

I am happy to organise this if there is enough people wanting them. I am chatting with a few sponsors who may want to stick an ad in the postage envelop to keep the price down. Do you think there would be about 200 people who would be willing to pay about $2 to have two tags posted to them?? (seems like a lot of people to me??)

Thoughts on the idea??

Matt

[Strider]

Awesome idea Matt!

Can I suggest a possible improvement to have a slot cut into each end, so can be attached to any strap (and not just removable ones)? Although this might require construction from a more rigid material. Like this:

[wayno]

what about one for those that don't want to be recognised, a label that says I AM NOT IN BUSHWALK.COM so don't ask....

[Lindsay]

I think that's a great idea Matt. I'd certainly pay a copuple of bucks for it. To be even more subtle the site name could be left off and just the footprints used.

[Bluegum Mic]

Id be definitely happy to have one. Great idea Matt.

[andrewbish]

Why not

[Chief]

what about one for those that don't want to be recognised, a label that says I AM NOT IN BUSHWALK.COM so don't ask....

like.

[wildwalks]

Strider -- I like the idea of the slots -- I can try mocking that up with the same type of plastic and see if it is strong enough.
Lindsay -- I would think that might be too subtle (just having the book prints and not the bushwalk.com bit)?? not sure - can have a play with it.
Wayno -- love it -- Maybe I can make it double sided - so you can flip it depending on the mood

[biggbird]

I would also quite happily have one of these on my pack, great idea Wildwalks!

[Lizzy]

sounds good- nice and easy

[forest]

Great idea. I'd grab some for my packs.

[norts]

I would purchase one, like the idea of the slot but i would think you would need a more robust plastic.

Roger

[sim1oz]

I like the idea of a slot as well. Double sided sounds fun. Perhaps the 'keep away' side could be bright red? I'd get 2-4.