Ripstop on the Record

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we do a deep dive with Samson Rope. They are the designers and manufacturers behind popular MYOG items AmSteel®, Zing-It, and Lash-It. We wanted to get an inside look at one of the most historic rope companies in the US and understand more about how they do things. Rope and cord is everywhere. From construction sites to campsites, MLB parks and play parks, your fa...

Send us Fan Mail OutdoorINK is a specially designed printing process that enables us to print on over 30 technical fabrics. This means your pack, quilt, tarp, or any other project can have limitless colors, patterns, and designs. In this episode, we talk with one of the brains behind the whole process, Justin Oliveri.  We'll pick his brain on how we did this and get some tips on how you can g...

Send us Fan Mail Pattern building can be tricky. Despite the perils, knowing how to make a pattern is a really good skill for makers to possess. Through good pattern skills you can start to make more featured projects,  get a lot more specific on your panels, and be more confident in your designs. Listen to this episode to hear about:  The three methods we recommend at-home makers try Pros and con...

Send us Fan Mail Several years ago, Josh Stein was making his own UL backpack at home. Now, Josh is the R&D Coordinator at Hyperlite Mountain Gear. This isn't a rags-to-riches story, but more insight on how one of the biggest names in the cottage industry still has roots in the maker community.  The pioneering post-cottage company has exploded in popularity over the last few years and con...

Send us Fan Mail We made the mistakes so you don't have to... make the same ones. This episode is packed with essential tips and tricks that will save you time, frustration, and potentially even money!  You shouldn't fear the trials because those will be your ticket to new opportunities. But there's no reason to make the same mistakes we have. That's where this episode comes in...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of amazing things happened at Trail Days this year but not everyone got to be in Damascus with us. Using the top of a cooler and a camp chair as our studio we take a live look into the booths, people, and characters that make the hiker community so infectious.  Listen if you want to hear about:  The coolest gear at AT days The biggest booths Product releases  Stories of the...

Send us Fan Mail If your problem is inspiration, then this podcast is the solution. Lance and Jameson sit down to chat with Creative Director from Carryology , Taylor Welden. Taylor joins the pod as one of the most decorated designers we've ever had on the show. Responsible for some of the biggest drops in the carry world and the mind behind some WILD fabric designs, this podcast will leave y...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a normal maker, then you likely feel a rollercoaster of emotions while making something. Have you ever thought about why that is? It has a lot to do with the mindset that we bring to the sewing table. I wanted to dig into the mentality of a maker. The good, the bad, the hilarious, tumultuous, infuriating, and the peaceful. Digging into the mindset is where our guest...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us love the cottage industry because of the stories and people that are behind the gear. They're not faceless companies that we're buying from, they're people, families, and stories that we're buying into. Terra Rosa Gear (Evan Howard) is a great story that we've been fortunate to know for a long time.  This story revolves around a mad scientist in...

Send us Fan Mail Shoulder straps are like ***holes, everyone's got one and a lot of them stink. But life is way too short to live with uncomfortable shoulder straps.  In this episode, we're going to give you all the pros and cons when it comes to making your own shoulder straps. Whether you're making your first pack and you need simplicity or looking to fine-tune your thru-hiking ri...

Send us Fan Mail Wouldn't it be nice if there was a scoring system that gave you quantitative info on what machine might be best for you? Heath Jackson has devoted the last 6 years to creating this tool. Like many makers, he had a dream of making a project to enable his outdoor pursuits. What started as just a tool became his infatuation. Since then he has bought and restored over 30 machines...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll dive into important factors to consider when designing for women, such as avoiding the "Shrink it and Pink it" mentality. Our guests will share their insights on this issue and how to approach designing for women in a thoughtful and inclusive way. We'll also discuss common fit issues in women's outdoor gear, such as hip belts, and ho...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about the gear that you make for everywhere but the backcountry. We're talking about every day carry and travel gear. Hear about the items that we recommend you make to make your life a little easier on the go.  It's not far fetched to say that we talk most about gear for outdoor pursuits. However, that's only part of our purpose. MYOG doesn't h...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to design modern gear? In this episode, we're talking with Darwin (yes, that Darwin) and Matt Evans about their collaboration on the brand new Evolved Supply Co. We'll talk about the steps that they went through to design, test, and prototype, re-design, and re-test the products that they are bringing to the market. Including a sneak peak at the product...

Send us Fan Mail Every so often we like to do a deep dive on a particular topic. In the past, we've meandered down the rabbit holes of tapes that you may see in the MYOG world as well as discussed seams that are crucial for any DIYer. Working with zippers is a must for any MYOGer. However, different projects will require different zippers. And different zippers will require different techniqu...

Send us Fan Mail There's a lot to look forward to in a new year. For our podcast crew, that means plotting the projects we're most excited to work on over the next 12 months. For the first time, we'll be talking about the apparel items we're designing and the gear that's accompanying us on our 2023 adventures. There are three sections that will instruct our 2023 MYOG picks...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we spotlight San Francisco-Based maker, Amy Guan. Her company, MODOKOT is epitomizing what it means to build a small brand through great design, personal reflection, and familial inspiration. The quality of Amy's products are second to none, but what is even more compelling is being apart of Amy's story. She's the type of person that brings energy a...

Send us Fan Mail If RBTR had an awards show, this episode would be it. We'll talk about the gear we made, our favorite new materials and components, an unpopular opinion on sewing, and our watch list of companies we learned about in 2022. Show Mentions: Fabrics 1.0 mm Poly/UHMWPE Reflective Cord Reflective Shock Cord Polartec® Fleece X-Pac® RX30 Venom™ UL Stretch Mesh Micro Cordlock Sliplok T...

Send us Fan Mail Making apparel requires different skills than other types of projects. In this episode, we talk with three experienced makers that will give you their cheat sheets for using Polartec fabrics. Watch this episode on YouTube *Releasing most variants on December 14th Releasing:  Polartec® 100 Micro Fleece Polartec® 200 Fleece Polartec® Powergrid 9110 OR* Polartec® Alpha  Direct 4004*...

Send us Fan Mail There are two types of campers. People that love sleeping in hammocks and people that hate sleeping in hammocks. In this episode we talk with Author of 'The Ultimate Hang," Derek Hansen about how hammock camping is for everyone. We talk about tips, tricks, and some secret benefits to kickin' up in a hammock. Show Notes: The Ultimate Hang Book https://theultimatehang...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we transport to Vermont, home of John Campbell and his one-man company,  Alpine Luddites. We wanted to get John on the show because he is an avant-garde maker who has fiercely forged his own path. From his old corporate days to now teaching sewing at a local college and running a farm, John is defiantly himself in the most beautiful and infectious way.  Shop Alpin...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast was started so that we could share the stories of DIYers. In this episode, we break away from the gear making DIYers and focus on DIYers that have helped build, maintain, and support our local long trail, the MST. If you're not from North Carolina, then you may not be familiar with the MST. The Mountains to Sea Trail is a 1,175 mile trail that runs East-to-West a...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast was started so that we could share the stories of DIYers. In this episode, we break away from the gear making DIYers and focus on DIYers that have helped build, maintain, and support our local long trail, the MST. If you're not from North Carolina, then you may not be familiar with the MST. The Mountains to Sea Trail is a 1,175 mile trail that runs East-to-West a...

Send us Fan Mail For many of us, MYOGing is done for leisure and for relaxation. For today's guest, making his own gear was a part of life-saving equipment. We talk to James about making his own gear for the battlefield.  Find Us on Social Media 🚀 @RipstopbytheRoll www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us Fan Mail Hunting and MYOG go hand-in-hand. In this episode, we talk with lifelong DIYer,  avid hunter, and founder of Seek Outside, Kevin Timm. We chat about why Ultra® fabrics are perfect for hunting gear, how Seek Outside landed on Silnylon for their shelters, and what you can make for your upcoming hunting season. Industry Updates: New Components Coming Soon 2nds Stock of X-Pac V21RS Ne...