This item is sort of the 'Mini Me' for the Hydro Pac I blogged on last time around. I'm not going to write a ton about it, as it has the same kind of properties and appeal of the larger Pac. Great for keeping personal items dry in wet conditions - and easily accessible since it clips on to the larger Pac (or any other strap or loop that's handy).

Some of our clients ask me about what's called "Sticky Promotions", which is where you give one swag item... then require some sort of action from the recipient to "earn" the other item that goes with it. An example would be sending a single flip-flop sandal in the mail to prospects and promising the other one if they'll meet with you for 10 minutes. These dual Hydro-Pacs would be a pretty cool sticky promo for the right company... maybe leave this one after a sales call and promise the big boy as a reward for their first order?

This item also stands on its own and is significantly less expensive. Minimum order is 50 pieces and price is between $8-$11/each depending on quantity.

I've added this item to the 'Items Featured on our Blog' section at http://www.swagconnection.com/. Click "Collections" tab to find the blog collection with details, pricing (& online ordering if that's how you roll).

If you prefer personal attention, we have very friendly humans who are specially trained to be helpful in all things related to swag! Just give us a call (8-5 Pacific Time) or shoot us an email telling us what you need and when. We love to help with creative swag ideas, and we can also help you order any swag item you're looking for (including things featured on our blog, our swagconnection.com website or any other swag website or catalog you may have stumbled across).

Thank you SO much for reading, and if you haven't already done so, please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single post! We just had a presentation today from one of our favorite product lines. They just brought out a ton of cool new products, so I have lots of new swag ideas to share with you in the next week or two. Stay tuned!

I work in downtown Portland, and like lots of folks here I bicycle commute as often as possible. I've noticed lately that almost every hard-core bike commuter seems to be carrying a pack like this. Roomy, rugged & water resistant, they're perfect for any situation where you're out in the elements & don't want the stuff inside the pack to get wet.

Until recently these were only sold at retail, but now we can offer them as a swag item with your custom imprint on the front zipper pocket. For an extra-custom look, the zipper pull can be decorated as well.

Durably constructed of Tarpaulin PVC, this pack features a roll-down snap closure and waterproof seams. The padded shoulder strap is adjustable and can be attached to either the left or the right for versatility. There's an exterior hook for hanging accessories or water bottles, and a roomy front zip pocket with welded zipper tape for water resistance. A reflective strip above the zipper adds visability in low-light conditions. With a low minimum order quantity of 25 (priced at just under $40/ea) these are a great swag idea for companies of all sizes.

Although I associate them with bike commuting, they're really much more versatile than that. This would be great for taking boating or camping, or even to the community pool where kids are splashing & getting everything wet. They'd also make great day packs for picnics, hikes and travelers. I love this item for Summer, and it's a leading-edge swag idea that most people haven't seen yet.

A few uses I can think of for this item include:

• Employee Incentive to promote Bike Commuting
• Test-Drive Incentive for Boats/RVs/Jet Skis
• Gift with Purchase for bicycles or motorcycles
• Great swag item for Vespa or scooter dealers!
• School Swim Teams
• Great Swag idea for Extreme Sports events
• Cartoon Network - Adult Swim Swag!

Interested in the Hydro-Pac with your company's custom logo? You can see details, pricing and even order online at http://www.swagconnection.com/. Click "COLLECTIONS" tab to find the items featured on my blog.

If you would like more information about this item, the other Hydro-Pack items we offer, or need help with swag in general... please contact us. We're friendly and helpful Portland People who love to hear from our blog readers from all over the US.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned... my next post will feature a cool ACCESSORY that goes with the Hydro-Pac.

Cheers,
Diane Nudelman
"The Swag Queen"

I was recently working with someone in Georgia who found us through my blog & was looking for earth-friendly swag ideas for an employee incentive program.

I put together a presentation for her with my top 30 picks for nice business gifts that are also sustainable, recycled or otherwise eco-friendly. After I did that, it occurred to me that other swag-seeking blog readers might also be interested in this list of suggestions:

Click here to view Top 30 Earth-Friendly Business Gifts

This list of swag suggestions should be helpful to companies that are committed to sustainability and need gifts for:

• Employee Incentive Programs
• Safety Award Programs
• Company Stores
• Referral or Thank-You Gifts
• Gift With Purchase Programs
• Conferences & Staff Retreats
• Sales Contests
• Team-Building Events

If you're interested in purchasing any of these swag items for your business, you can buy them online at http://www.swagconnection.com/. Simply select 'SEARCH' and type in the item number (including the dash) to find product, specs and ordering info.

If you have questions, comments, or prefer to work directly with a human... PLEASE feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail. We have many more great swag suggestions if you don't see exactly what you're looking for here!

Thanks very much for reading & please tell others about my blog.

Diane Nudelman
"The Swag Queen"

The new Eco Rio sport bottle is one of my favorite swag ideas for summer 2008. It has a distinctive shape that sets it apart from other sport bottles and is made to easily fit in car and treadmill cupholders. The attached caribiner clip is great for snapping it on to a golf bag or backpack, and it's a perfectly-sized 20oz. capacity... not too big, not too small.

Best of all, it's made in the USA of Biodegradable plastic that is BPA-Free. With so much recent controversy about plastic bottles, this is a sport bottle that you can put your logo on with a clear conscience. It's earth-friendly, healthy and can help keep disposable water bottles out of our landfills.

I also love the wide array of colors the Eco Rio comes in - there's one to match pretty much any corporate color scheme. The minimum order is 72 pieces and it's priced between $6.00-$7.50 (depending on order quantity).

This is a promotional product that will work for many types of companies and events:

• Great giveaway for Golf Events
• A natural choice for Employee Health programs
• A nice New Patient Gift for healthcare providers
• Excellent giveaway item for fitness centers & personal trainers
• Include in VIP swag bags for special events

If you're looking for a classy, useful, colorful and sustainable gift item for your company, special event or non-profit the Eco Rio is a perfect choice for you!

Interested in the Biodegradable Eco Rio Sport Bottle with your custom logo?

We offer the items featured on my blog for sale online at http://www.swagconnection.com/. Just click "Collections" to find the items featured on this blog. It's a great place to get swag ideas, and you can also search for swag by price range or keywords.

If you're looking for a good company to work with for your imprinted swag needs, we'd love to hear from you. We work with businesses and non-profits all over the US who find us through my blog. If you're tired of searching catalogs and websites for your swag ideas, let us show you how easy we can make it to get great swag ideas that fit your budget and your brand image.

Thanks for reading & now you can SUBSCRIBE to my blog if you want new posts sent to your inbox. Keep coming back for more great swag ideas!!

Greetings!

As you may or may not know, I've been writing a blog since April 2006 that features new and eco-friendly swag ideas that I come across on a nearly daily basis. There are so many cool products in our industry that it's really about the only way I can effectively share them with people who are looking for what's new and hot.

My decision to move the blog to swagqueen.com was made for two reasons:

1. It should make my blog easier to find
2. You can now subscribe to my blog and have new posts delivered automatically to your inbox as soon as they're written

Effective tomorrow (June 12, 2008) all new posts will appear on this blog and the old one will eventually be deleted. There's a LOT of good stuff on that blog, so if you're looking for swag ideas you really ought to check it out...

http://www.swagqueen.blogspot.com/

I'm looking forward to continuing to bring you new and cool swag ideas & encourage you to subscribe or post comments. Thanks for reading and check back tomorrow for my first featured item on the new blog.