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
How 3D Printing Transforms Your Outdoor Adventure with Loop Alien
Summary
Embark on an outdoor odyssey with Chris, co-founder of Loop Alien, as he unravels the company's evolution. Loop Alien, a hardware marvel within the Ripstop by the Roll family, cr…
Insulation Tips with UGQ
In the backcountry, your insulation pieces are your lifeline. It's important to select them intentionally and care for them carefully so you can use them freely. In this episode, we tal…
Tarp Tips and the Rolled Hem Foot with ANDA Ultralight
Summary
Dan Gerken, the founder of ANDA, shares his journey of starting a cottage company and his participation in the Embark program. He explains the meaning behind the name ANDA and th…
This is an MYOGers Dream Job
Good design is what sets great products apart from competitors. The problem is that good design can be hard to come by. In this episode we talk about how you can design your products ev…
Our Favorite Products of the Year | The Rippie Awards
This is not your average award show. This is the Rippies. We debate and select the top products of the year. From fabrics that we released, components we used, and even products we've s…
Navigating Cottage Company Realities with allmansright
allmansright does things a little differently than most cottage companies. Where many companies lead with products and dreams, allmansright leads with vision and passion. We talk with a…
How Fabric is Made
In this episode, we're going inside the mills where our fabric is made. We sit down with Kyle Baker (CEO at RBTR) about his trip to see where our fabric is made, what machines they use,…
DIY Car Camping Projects
Car camping is awesome but the cost can be prohibitive for many people. Isaac and Jameson talk about projects that they have made, are planning out, or are inspired make for their car c…
12 Tips From PRO DIY Experience
DIY pros Matt and Francesca share their secrets to help make you a better DIYer. These tips could be tools that are a must have, philosophies you need to share, or tips that have saved …
How to Make a Pack Frame
Top 10 Fabric Terms You Need to Know
There are a lot of words in the fabric business. If you don't know the lingo, it can be really frustrating, especially when you're just starting out. That's why we've put together a lis…
Where to start: Making Apparel
Chances are that you want to make apparel. And we want to help you get there. In this episode, we sit down with two prolific makers who help simplify the fear and figure out where to st…
What You Learn Sewing for Patagonia with Claire Beaumont
The majority of MYOG is making new items. And don't get us wrong, they're awesome! But that means we possess a skill that we may not even realize. By knowing how to sew, we can also REP…
How AmSteel® is Made with Samson Rope
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 a…
Making Gear Fun Again with OutdoorINK
How to Make a Pattern at Home
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 fe…
R&D Coordinator at Hyperlite | Josh Stein
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…
10 Things NOT to Do When Making Your Own Gear
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!
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What Happened at Trail Days?
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 int…
New Things from Carryology with Taylor Welden
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 …