Stuff for Swag Bags (Page 2)

A CO2 inflation device for putting air into your tires:

Again, like the water bottles, I have a shelf full of these at home. Someone new to triathlon, however, especially someone with hair, might need these.

Don't do OTP. It isn't just stuff cheap, it is cheap stuff. Honestly, I have very rarely EVER seen something in there that I would actually want to keep, and I have ordered far too much stuff from there (for games days, fairs, etc.). Ick.

I like the idea of trial-size stuff. Shampoo with the stuff that gets chlorine out, body glide, chamois cream, sunblock, you've already got lip balm, sample-sized Clif bars, etc. I like the race belt.

What about, in addition to a race-day checklist, you put where you find all this stuff. Seriously, I had no idea where one would buy a race belt, since we have no tri stores around here. So a listing of online retailers plus your LBS/LRS, maybe with a short review including the best buys there would be great. You could include where to get a bike fit, which stores will analyze your stride, which swim coaches will help out on your stroke, that sort of info that will help them get up and running/biking/swimming in no time.

Also, be sure to make the bag you give it to them in either small so it is stuffed or useful, like a workout bag or a mesh bag to put wet stuff in. People will totally dig it if you give them an overflowing bag, but will be kinda ho-hum if you give them a half-empty bag with the same amount of stuff. Print up your coupons/discounts/info cards on cardstock just a bit bigger than business cards (or the same size as business cards) rather than full 8.5x11. Then they can stick them into their purses and actually USE them when they go out, or put them on their fridge.

Oh, and a good healthy discount for first time logo wear - right on!

U-O-Me, a new key board, and I will send you a medical bill when I get back from the E/R, after having my Nares re-lined.