Tourism accounts for 10% of global GDP and employs 1 in 10 people across the world (1). That makes travelers serious drivers of economic and human development, something that’s been...

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the personal, legal, and perhaps moral considerations at play if you’re starting to think about traveling again. We feel ya. While we can offer...

Some of you asked us why we go to such great lengths to highlight individual changemakers. How exactly do they fit into our broader mission of increasing travel-based giving to...

If you occasionally venture outside your home, onto the internet, or check your mail chances are you’ll encounter an organization soliciting you for donations. This may vary from the more...

Vermont. Greatest state of all time? Arguably of all COVID-time at least. Thanks to it’s prudent quarantine measures, low density, and indomitable people, the state has seen some of the...

Tricky tricky moral, financial and practical question. To answer it we thought we’d start by laying out how much Americans currently give to charity. According to the Lily Family School...

Although I spent the majority of 2020 on road (yes, even during a global pandemic), the year before was defined by restlessness. I had a good job in a magical...

The Ultimate List of Travel Apps, Tools, and Tips COVID planning app - So far the best tool we’ve found to find updated COVID restrictions and plan accordingly. Hotels Tonight...

To bring something back from a trip taken is an older tradition than most would think and it’s one that’s still going strong today. As a traveler, you probably have...

By now the concept of “traveling like a local” and “authentic” travel experiences are quite trendy, borderline cliché. Today’s traveler is more likely to snub their nose at double decker...

Most tourists avoid Colorado in the spring. Shoulder season, also referred to as muddy season, is that sweet spot between the winter tourist rush and the summer influx of posh...

Brad Reubendale is the Executive Director of the SAME Café (So All May Eat) in Denver, CO - a donation-based, fair exchange restaurant that serves healthy food to everyone, regardless...

Let’s talk about giving. Cynics say we give to make ourselves feel good, optimists think it’s to make the world a better place, religion says God(s) told us to, and...

With the launch of our new Virginia patch this week, it seemed like the perfect time for us to share some advice about how to explore the captivating but underappreciated...

Set in Central Vermont the town of Tunbridge is framed by beautiful hills and sits on the First Branch of the White River. In our humble (and subjective) opinion it’s...

Patrick AKA Paddy Hams is an illustrator and graphic designer currently based in Richmond, Virginia. He loves smart design, sweating the details, using a little humor, and taking some risks....

Nori loves seeking out new adventures and spending time outside and is obsessed with biking, skiing, doing yoga, and surfing. These activities are important components in her creative practice. She...

Jessica hails from Cornish, NH and was the designer of our first New Hampshire travel patches. Below, she tells us a little more about herself and what inspired her designs....

Kaitlynn is a Vermont-based artist (more specifically, a Northeast Kingdom resident) whose work is largely inspired by nature and the beauty of our surroundings. She loves finding ways to share...

Since founding Outpatch I’ve had to “pitch” the concept to a wide range of willing and unwilling listeners. The first reaction generally goes something along the lines of “Neat idea….but...

My family, friends, and even brief acquaintances probably know that the idea of me writing some sort of origin story would be a painful affair. I generally don’t like talking...

In browsing our store, you might notice a stark contrast between our travel patches and what we call our humanitarian patches. Our travel patches are a classic souvenir that we...

With the launch of our Peace line of patches, we couldn’t be more excited to highlight our newest partnership with an organization that aligns deeply with our own mission and...

Bridget is a Portland-based queer artist who would describe her work as colorful and validating. She is often influenced by her own relationships, mental health, her identity as a queer...

When creating our pride line of patches, it was important for us to collaborate with an artist that was part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Enter Ally Morici. Once we started...

In case you haven’t already heard of this idea, “rainbow capitalism” is when companies take advantage of the LGBTQ movement for their own profit. Basically, it’s the epitome of an...

If you asked me two years ago to tell you a single thing about the state of New Hampshire, I probably would have responded with a blank stare. Besides every...

In our fast-paced world of fads and trends, it sometimes feels like “the next big thing” comes and goes in a matter of days. “Social entrepreneurship” might seem like just...

Future of Travel: How one new approach to travel plans to change the world. What is regenerative travel? Since the New York Times published their article, “Move Over, Sustainable Travel....

When we first reached out to Kika asking if she would design our Wyoming patches, we held our breath in anticipation. We’re massive fans of Kika’s work here at Outpatch...

So, you bought this awesome patch as a memorable keepsake and as a way to give back to the places you’ve been. Now what do you put it on? Here...

You can’t spell Outpatch without PA… at least that’s what Alex Yarrish thinks. Alex is a designer, photographer, & adventurer based in York, PA who we recently collaborated with on...

If you follow Outpatch, you know we’re big advocates of doing business “the right way.” We’re inspired by brands that prioritize their social impact—either within their community or through sustainable...

While Washington State may seem distant for many of us, the incredible range of hikes that this state offers means it’s well worth the hike to get there. Its location...

Here at Outpatch, we’ve been following Kate’s work and knew her illustrations would make the perfect little PNW-inspired patches (and in our humble opinion… they are). Based in Seattle, WA,...

Who doesn’t love swag?  While there are lots of things that might come to your mind with “swag”, I’m talking about the promotional products that companies and organizations give out....

After over a year of being confined to our homes, people around the world are thrilled to take advantage of new opportunities to travel safely. In some ways, this release...

We’ve all heard about the significance of supporting local businesses, especially over the past year. When so many shops and restaurants had to temporarily close their doors, people everywhere needed...

A New Era of Environmentalism While the summer is always filled with fun and relaxation, this summer will feel like even more of a celebration than usual. As vaccinations increase...