In our experience (having tried everything under the sun!), it is far more effective if you have a “unique” and simple t-shirt (see top picture!) as opposed to one that screams “look what I got for doing a 10k walk for charity.”

I’ll stop before this post turns into how to advocate effectively with your clothing.

Out in the wilderness, everyone is pretty chilled out and you tend to get into a lot of conversations with people who are all Zenned out right along with you. Most people would inquire about us both wearing food t-shirts, and it goes from there. It’s fun to see that “I can do something” light bulb go off during the conversation.

I experienced something similar when I saw dozens of people at the Minnesota State Fair wearing “Vote No” shirts opposing the gay marriage ban. That actually made more of a statement than if a few vocal people had held up signs and chanted.