Ripstop on the Record
Welcome to Ripstop on the Record. The podcast for makers, by makers. Where we talk about all things Make Your Own Gear (MYOG). You'll hear from gear companies, textile engineers, cottage vendors, and other leaders in the Textiles + Outdoor Gear industry. Brought to you by Ripstop by the Roll.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 133
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
3 Ways to Mod Your DIY Kit
DIY kits are an easy way to have a little MYOG fun. The pre-cut pieces and detailed instructions mean you don't have to think much, you can get to the fun part - sewing. We're introduci…
6 Components that you MUST Have At All Times
There are thousands of components on the market. It's awesome, but it can be overwhelming and a bit dizzying. In this episode, we're going to cut through the pages of fluff to give you …
The CRAZIEST Materials You've Never Heard Of
Imagine a world where waterproof/breathable materials really work, where there is mosquito proof apparel, or where fabrics can harvest power like a battery. These (and others) are innov…
Building or Upgrading Your Sewing Space
Whether you're using a dining room table or moving into your own shop, the right space makes all the difference. In this episode, we're back with Daniel McKewen to talk about building y…
How to Make a Down Quilt
It's time to think about staying warm on those cold backcountry nights. In this episode, we are talking about how to make a down quilt. Our guest has a lot of experience with down proje…
The Truth About ULTRA: Asking Challenge Outdoor Your Questions
Challenge Sailcloth has been taking the industry by storm with polarizing materials like ULTRA Weave, ECOPAK, ULTRA TNT and others. We sit down with Wes Hatcher (Director of Challenge O…
Level Up Your MYOG Skills with Pattern Making - Re-release
Overview:
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 patterning skills you can start to…
10 Sewing Tips You NEED to Know
Sewing is a skill that can take thousands of hours to hone. We can't replace time on the machine but we can give you helpful tips that should cut out a few hours and a few costly errors…
Company Spotlight: KEL Tech Gear
We love shedding the light on cottage companies that you may have never heard of. This week we are talking with Kelsey, founder and owner of KEL Tech gear. A company that makes durable,…
Listener Stories of MYOG Fails
In this episode we are talking about MYOG monstrosities, DIY disappointments, hand-made horrors. We’re reflecting on listener submitted stories and sharing some of our own in this 100th…
How Zpacks teaches people to sew
Zpacks is well known for a lot of things. One of which is that they produce all of their gear here in the US. What this means is that they need to hire and train nearly 100 people to ma…
How to Make a Tarp
In this episode we talk about how to make your first tarp. We'll go over popular materials, necessary components, and construction techniques. You won't become a shelter master after th…
Behind the Scenes of Reddit MYOG
Summary
Thomas shares his journey in the MYOG (Make Your Own Gear) community and how he started the Reddit MYOG community. He describes the culture of the community as helpful and welcom…
The Story Behind THAT Nike x Ben & Jerry's "Chunky Dunky" Backpack
Every so often you meet a fellow maker who is different from the rest of us. They think on a different plane and find inspiration like it grows on trees. Our guest, Marc Shatalow, is th…
Mountains to Metropolitan: Gear that Performs with Arch Industries
Overview:
One of the hardest achievements in design is maintaining form and function. A maker who is capable of doing both is truly gifted. This is where our guest Andrea Perici comes i…
From Sewing to Spacewalks: Kjell Lindgren's Journey as a Space-Making Astronaut
Summary
Kjell Lindgren recounts his journey into DIY gear-making, sparked by frustrations from his Boy Scout days and basic sewing skills acquired in elementary school. His DIY mindset w…
Custom Polartec® Alpha Direct : Innovations Unveiled with Houda Trail
Join us as we chat with Jameson Collins, the brains behind Houda Trail, a custom outdoor gear brand. Get ready for an inside look into Jameson's journey from gear enthusiast to gear mak…
Small Business, Big Mindset: Women's Roundtable
Summary
Join us in this episode as women in the MYOG community share their journey, tackling stereotypes and biases head-on. From challenging assumptions to promoting inclusivity, they d…
The DIY Classroom: Inside Utah State's Product Design Program
Summary
In this conversation, Chase from Utah State University discusses the Outdoor Product Design and Development Program. The program offers a unique curriculum that focuses on design…
Is X-Pac® Underrated or Overrated?
Summary
Several years ago, you could point to any cottage company and they would likely have several products made out of X-Pac®. Nowadays, it seems like X-Pac® is less used than ever be…