Survival Monkey logo'd stuff

This has been brought up about 1001 times in the back rooms of sm but I thought I'd throw it out here to see if anyone had any interest in survivalmonkey.com logo shirts, etc. Was looking around at some different options like etching on metal items some online shops where you can put a logo on numerous products yourself, etc.

Maybe we should just get a few things made on some high quality, USA sweatshirts or t-shirts and make them available for members?

Open to thoughts

 

That has definitely come up in past discussions.
The one idea that had some traction was some sort of flag that didn't necessarily scream sm but had some clues to those who might be able to read into the symbolism. We've also discussed engraved/etched AR-15 uppers, zippos, stainless cups that nested with nalgene bottles and a bunch more things.

Just thought of it again because we get a few requests a month for logo'd items.

Maybe the t-shirt idea isn't good but maybe a bug out bag or range bag would be more appropriate.

 

This is going in the direction I hoped it would. Cool stuff that can be hidden in a pocket or pack.
As much as I love this site, I think that a t-shirt would see little public use from me.

 

I can see the logo on ball caps and tees. I can also see a challenge coin as proof if challenged. Now, how that holds up if someone joins and fades out, I don't know. Maybe no coin until active member for X years?

The ball caps, or jackets, or tees are revenue enhancements for the site, as well as potentially driving hits.

Dog tags also good idea.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin

 

So rather than a challenge coin, how about a collectible coin?
Maybe a 1oz silver round with SM logo on one side and some sort of survivalistic imagery/text on the other side?

GIM told me that we could use their dies for one side if we wanted - IIRC, they cost $1500 to cut.

 

I would be up for a T and Ball Cap... minimum....No one around here would think anything of them, since they all wear Logo'd T's and Ball Caps... In case of Fact, the GM of the Cannery, has a Ball Cap Collection that is quite sizable.... They would go very nicely with my FBI Ball Cap and Wind Breaker.... that I traded with the Alaska SAinC, for an FCC Ball Cap and Wind Breaker, back when I was a Fed....

 

See. I think wearing certain things also depends on where you live and what you like. i don't wear ball caps so I'm personally not interested in them. People who live in Eastern Oregon aren't offended by 'Kill'em all, let God sort'em out' shirts while that might not fly in Aurora CO at the moment.

 

lol, I was thinking a fundraising drive to pay for the striking dies and then a commitment from members to buy at XX price (locked at a given date) with no money made off the deal by me or sm. Artwork contests, polls on the final design, etc. Would be a hoot.

 

LOL! you been hangin' with Arnold like in my new avatar?

 

I used to hang out (heavily) on GIM, pre GIM2 - I think the dies were around that much but the GIM guys would let us use the Minuteman or the Bull for one side, we'd need to come up with a die (artwork) for the other side. If we had enough interest, I'd cough up for the die and then just tack a buck on each coin to cover the cost.

http://www.apmex.com/Product/66162/999_Fine_1oz_Silver_Rounds___2011___Bull_Variety_.aspx
http://www.goldismoney2.com/showthread.php?26171-Pre-Order-Your-GIM-rounds-NOW

 

I think I kinda forked. A challenge coin is one thing, SM silver rounds are another.
Not being military myself, I'm not so sure I like the idea of copying a military tradition and posing to know the respect it commands.

Silver coins - fully comfortable.

I just love "Abolish the Federal Reserve"