{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCollect embroidered hiking patches inspired by Southern Africa’s scenery. Celebrate your wild adventures with trekpatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fish-river-canyon-trail-badge","title":"Fish River Canyon Trail Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou’ve just hiked (or are about to hike) the world’s second-largest canyon! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCovering 86 km this remote desert hike includes soft sand, rocky boulders, otherworldly critters and (depending on which year you hike) - the actual Fish River to cool down in! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vastness of the night skies is a real highlight of the area and had to be featured in the patch design. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45720795316377,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/Fish_River_Canyon_patch.png?v=1786987491"},{"product_id":"baviaans-canyon-trail-patch","title":"Baviaans Canyon Trail Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Baviaans Canyon Trail is a 5-day 75km+ slack-packing trail in the Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site that leads you along mountain ridges, across vast plateaus and winding through breathtaking slot canyons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile newer than its famous sibling, the Leopard Trail, this trail is quickly becoming a bucket list multi-day hike and one that deserves a badge for you and your crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sign-up with your 11 best (future) hiking buddies and fall in love with the epic scenery, your hiking snacks and the delicious plunge pools at the end of each day\" - Alpha Dassies hiking group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExpect changing landscapes and a multitude of biomes, rewarding climbs and playful descents, and ultimate luxury in the fully-equipped overnight camps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**This patch is also available for sale at the Baviaans Canyon shop!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865684459673,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/Untitled_design_2.jpg?v=1780515252"},{"product_id":"outeniqua-patch","title":"Outeniqua Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis one is for all the forest lovers! Nestled between the coastal Garden Route and Little Karoo, Outeniqua is home to lush indigenous and fynbos forests alongside towering mountain peaks and passes. From day hikes to five-day hikes, there's a level of exploration for all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48282776076441,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/Outeniqua_Patch.png?v=1787039102"},{"product_id":"mopane-moth-patch","title":"Mopane Moth Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNative to the warmer parts of Southern Africa, the mopane moth (\u003cem\u003eGonimbrasia belina\u003c\/em\u003e) falls under the large emperor moth species. Its caterpillar feeds almost exclusively on the leaves of the mopane tree, the same tree that gives both moth and worm their name and has been an important wild food source in the region for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDesigned by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dem.buck\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDemi Bucklow\u003c\/a\u003e, this patch was first hand-sketched before being digitised, giving it the intricate and furry look - like it's just landed on your pack from a wild flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize: 7.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSew-on patch, attach with a needle and black thread OR you can try fabric glue, depending on the material you are attaching the patch to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891932246169,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/Mopane_Moth_patch.png?v=1787045082"},{"product_id":"african-penguin-patch","title":"African Penguin Patch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFound only along the coasts of South Africa and Namibia, the African penguin (\u003cem\u003eSpheniscus demersus\u003c\/em\u003e) is known for its distinctive black-and-white \"tuxedo\" markings and the pink patches of bare skin above its eyes. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce numbering in the millions, the species has suffered a devastating decline. Its global population has dropped nearly 80% over the last three decades, and in 2024 it was classified from Endangered to Critically Endangered, making it the first penguin species to reach that classification. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDesigned by \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dem.buck\/\"\u003eDemi Bucklow\u003c\/a\u003e, this patch design was first hand-sketched before being digitised. A small tribute to a bird that's become an urgent symbol of South Africa's marine conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize: 6.5cm tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStitch on patch requiring a needle and black thread\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48897668808857,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/African_Penguin_Patch.png?v=1787046847"},{"product_id":"magoebaskloof-patch","title":"Magoebaskloof Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eForest, mist, waterfalls, wooden bridges. The Magoebaskloof hiking trail winds through the lush mountain pass near Haenertsburg, on the way to Tzaneen in Limpopo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize: 6cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSew-on patch, attach with a needle and brown thread OR you can try fabric glue, depending on the material you are attaching the patch to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48944350068889,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/websiteproductphotos_23.png?v=1787915215"}],"url":"https:\/\/trekpatch.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"trekpatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}