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
Making Happy Accidents with Dustin Klein
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 b…
Mad Scientist of the Cottage Industry with Terra Rosa Gear
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 sto…
How to Make Backpack Straps
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 giv…
The Sewing Machine Scoring Criteria
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…
Women's Roundtable
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 …
Gear for Everywhere but the Backcountry | Travel + EDC
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 …
Designing Modern Gear - Evolved Supply Co.
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…
Deep Dive on Zippers
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…
Our 2023 MYOG Goals
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 b…
Between Us Makers - Maker Spotlight: Amy Guan from MODOKOT
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, an…
The Rippies: Our Favorite Products of the Year
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…
How to sew with Polartec: Guests, Learn MYOG, Sam Bob, and High Tail Designs
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 fa…
The Ultimate Hang with Derek Hansen
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…
Company Spotlight: Alpine Luddites
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 f…
Built by DIYers: The Mountains-to-Sea Trail | Part 2
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, a…
Built by DIYers: The Mountains-to-Sea Trail | Part 1
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, a…
DIY on the Battlefield
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 fo…
Designing UL Hunting Equipment with Kevin Timm, Seek Outside
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 h…
5 Ways to Cut Weight on Your Current Pack
Going UL doesn't always mean buying a $500 pack. We've used 5 easy techniques on an old Gregory Baltoro 70 to show you how much weight you could cut without breaking the bank.
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History of MYOG with Henry Shires from Tarptent
Henry made his first tarp in 1999. Braving the early days of MYOG, Henry took his tarp on a PCT thru-hike. We talk to Henry about what it was like to grow a business before the market e…