Joop’s store – Opens soon!
Joop doesn’t exist to be a store, but Joop does supply quality T-shirts celebrating our trail experiences. Joop wants to supply T-shirts with a real significance to hikers – it is about things they have experienced! The shop isn’t open yet, but Joop gladly shares some of his designs with you: The Fish River Canyon and the Camino de Santiago series. These are both significant to Joop. The whole idea behind the T-shirts really got going when Joop was thinking about T-shirts that will identify him as a South African in good taste on the Camino, and also present the opportunity to strike up a conversation. That’s why Joop’s rule states:
If you see Joop, you must say howzit!
Because you already have something in common with the person wearing the shirt!
The Canyon Collection:
“The Abyss”
If you have made the descent into the Canyon at Hobas, you know: For the next 85 km you belong to the Canyon.
“The Scooter”
A true legend and a landmark of the Canyon! These days the scooter sport a bright paintjob, but years ago when Joop hiked the Canyon, it was buried under sand and had to be dug out. (If you were there, please let Joop know!)
“Klipspringer”
There are three types of terrain in the Canyon: Loose sand, boulders and Knersvlakte.
“Knersvlakte”
There are three types of terrain in the Canyon: Loose sand, boulders and Knersvlakte. You are glad (read: grateful, elated, extatic) when you reach a stretch of Knersvlakte!
“Fish River Sommelier”
Hydration is essential. Taste is not. Everyone who hiked the Canyon has a story about how they got the water to be palatable.
“Canyon plumber”
Another of the travails of the Canyon…
“Five billion stars hotel”
One of the greatest rewards of hiking the Canyon. If you know, you know.
“Destination: Ai-Ais”
Shower. Bed. Cold beer. Plumbing. The stories are true! The other great reward of hiking the Canyon!
“The Camino Jab”
No disrespect, but…
The Camino Collection
T-shirts designed to start conversations, and for the South-African in you! These designs were inspired by the stamps you receive in your Credencial del Peregrino.
“Jislaaik!” v.1
Day 1: SJPdP to Roncesvalles. There is no other word.
“Jislaaik!” v.2
“Mamparra!” v.1
Admit it – that is what you call yourself somewhere along the Camino! A fantastic conversation starter, and a lovely one to explain to another peregrino!
“Mamparra!” v.2
“Voetsek!” v.1
More South-African than that simply doesn’t exist!
“Voetsek!” v.2
“Eish!” v.1
Because Galicia.
“Eish!” v.2
“Eina!” v.1
800km will do that to you sooner or later!
“Eina!” v.2
“Katel!”
Because it is a major win when you get the bottom bunk in an albergue!
“Celebrate”
Today: Santiago de Compostella.
“South African Camino Motivation Department”
Complain. Continue. Compostella.
Meer oor Joop…
Every trail starts somewhere and has its legends. So does Joop.
Joop stands for some principles. Read more about them.
Pull up a log and share in the stories being told!