Camino patches for backpack

[mark stevens]

Hi guys. I’m looking for anywhere to get a Camino patch for the Caminos I’ve completed for my backpack. Hopefully some with the year on them as well.

Any suggestions welcome

 

[wayfarer]

Have a look in Ivar's online shop on here, you might find what you are looking for.
Buen Camino.

 

[Grousedoctor]

Try The Camino Provides. Laurie has some very colorful patches with the year on it. A nice addition to your backpack.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Etsy also has tons of patches

 

[trecile]

These are the nicest I've seen.

BuenCaminoX - Etsy

Shop Supporting Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. by BuenCaminoX located in Vermont, United States. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

www.etsy.com

 

[MilenaS]

I will piggy back on this thread - how do you fasten them to your backpack. I am afraid of the material melting if I try to iron them on (but maybe I am too careful). And I do not wish to sew them on. Is glue the best solution? Or is ironing ok to some degree (pun intended)?

 

[Esperanza]

I will piggy back on this thread - how do you fasten them to your backpack. I am afraid of the material melting if I try to iron them on (but maybe I am too careful). And I do not wish to sew them on. Is glue the best solution? Or is ironing ok to some degree (pun intended)?

In my fairly extensive experience of attaching patches to packs, sewing is the only way that they stay on well.

 

[trecile]

I will piggy back on this thread - how do you fasten them to your backpack. I am afraid of the material melting if I try to iron them on (but maybe I am too careful). And I do not wish to sew them on. Is glue the best solution? Or is ironing ok to some degree (pun intended)?

I put a patch on my first Camino backpack, and I used a good strong fabric glue.

This is a fun and useful site to determine what the best adhesive is for all different kinds of applications.

This to That (Glue Advice)

How to glue this to that

www.thistothat.com

 

[danielgzepeda]

I will piggy back on this thread - how do you fasten them to your backpack. I am afraid of the material melting if I try to iron them on (but maybe I am too careful). And I do not wish to sew them on. Is glue the best solution? Or is ironing ok to some degree (pun intended)?

First thought is to have them sewn on. This prevents them from falling off if glued/ironed on due to weathering and drying of the application substance. Next thought would be to attach to pack using velcro. Patch backside with pack outside. I used this method with Scout shirts. This allowed me to remove the patches for washing shirt without damage to patches.

 

[mark stevens]

Cheers everyone for contribution. I'll go with the sewing and see how I go. ps. ordered one for Etsy !

 

[David Tallan]

I used a badge adhesive sheet I got for Scouts badges when my kids were still in that. One common brand is Badge Magic. Easily found with Google.

 

[MilenaS]

In my fairly extensive experience of attaching patches to packs, sewing is the only way that they stay on well.

I put a patch on my first Camino backpack, and I used a good strong fabric glue.

This is a fun and useful site to determine what the best adhesive is for all different kinds of applications.

First thought is to have them sewn on. This prevents them from falling off if glued/ironed on due to weathering and drying of the application substance. Next thought would be to attach to pack using velcro. Patch backside with pack outside. I used this method with Scout shirts. This allowed me to remove the patches for washing shirt without damage to patches.

Cheers everyone for contribution. I'll go with the sewing and see how I go. ps. ordered one for Etsy !

I used a badge adhesive sheet I got for Scouts badges when my kids were still in that. One common brand is Badge Magic. Easily found with Google.

Thank you all! I think I will try fabric glue or that Badge Magic magic you speak of David :-D If they fall of I will consider sawing!

 

[trecile]

I used a badge adhesive sheet I got for Scouts badges when my kids were still in that. One common brand is Badge Magic. Easily found with Google.

I'm not one for putting lots of patches on my backpack, but the Badge Magic sounds awesome!

 

[David Tallan]

I'm not one for putting lots of patches on my backpack, but the Badge Magic sounds awesome!

I was worried about the effects of my sewing attempts on the water resistance of my pack. On the other hand, Scouts use this kind of "cut to shape" sheet adhesive for attaching patches to their uniforms, and we know what they put those uniforms through.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

Wanderlusting Lawyer on YouTube did a short video on how she attached using Velcro dots. This way you can change your mind. I’ve normally sewn mine but I’m thinking of giving this a try, using two dots per patch.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

These are the nicest I've seen.

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BuenCaminoX - Etsy

Shop Supporting Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. by BuenCaminoX located in Vermont, United States. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

www.etsy.com

These are nice! Thanks for the link!

 

[WanderlustingLawyer]

I will piggy back on this thread - how do you fasten them to your backpack. I am afraid of the material melting if I try to iron them on (but maybe I am too careful). And I do not wish to sew them on. Is glue the best solution? Or is ironing ok to some degree (pun intended)?

I’ve used Velcro tabs and they’ve worked amazing. No sewing or glue needed! I’m pretty sure I invented the method
Simple Method for Attaching Patches to Your Camino de Santiago Hiking Backpack (NO sewing or glue!!)

 

[WanderlustingLawyer]

Wanderlusting Lawyer on YouTube did a short video on how she attached using Velcro dots. This way you can change your mind. I’ve normally sewn mine but I’m thinking of giving this a try, using two dots per patch.

Thanks!!
Simple Method for Attaching Patches to Your Camino de Santiago Hiking Backpack (NO sewing or glue!!)

 

[davebugg]

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[davebugg]

All sorts of badges to choose from in Ivar's store:

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[davebugg]

Thanks!!
Simple Method for Attaching Patches to Your Camino de Santiago Hiking Backpack (NO sewing or glue!!)

When changing backpacks, Velcro is a great way of simplifying moving patches or badges from the old backpack to the new one. If I attach a patch, that is the method that I prefer.