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
Our Favorite Products of the Year
⚠️ This episode has some language that may not be suitable for all makers. ⚠️
This episode was sponsored by Thompson Island Brewing Company
In 2021, we released 56 new products! Not…
Tent Attempts and Pack Attacks: Adventure Spotlight with Lea Geibel
Lea is a German-born glaciologist who now lives in Sweden. We chose Lea as an adventure sponsor because of her plans to traverse the Swiss Alps.
If you have ever wanted to make your own …
Packs Should Do More with Superior Wilderness Designs
Brandon McIntyre is the founder of Superior Wilderness Designs. A Michigan-based pack company that believes some packs are too linear in their design. SWD has redefined what a pack can …
Backpacking The Great Divide Trail: Adventure Spotlight
Mikaela is a photojournalist from Manitoba, Canada. She personifies the best characteristics of a DIYer. Including sourcing and organizing her own down! Listen about Mikaela's adventure…
New Fiber from Dyneema®
In this episode, we talk with William Smith and Keith McDaniels from DSM. Recently, they informed us that they would be releasing a new fiber that would be used for fabrics woven with D…
One Year Anniversary! Sew-off with Red Paw Packs
*WARNING: This episode includes language that may not be suitable for some listeners.*
🎁 Enter to Win our One Year Anniversary Giveaway!
In case you haven’t heard, this is our One Year An…
Company Spotlight: Broadfork Bags with Jacquelyn Van Jura
Today we’re talking with Jacquelyn Van Jura of BroadFork Bags. A woman-owned company based out of Oregon that specializes in epic bike bags. Whether you’re a bike person or not, you wi…
Great Walks of New Zealand: Adventure Spotlight
Cameron and Kadi relocated to New Zealand from Colorado during the pandemic but made the most of it by purchasing a van to live in. Their adventures are now taking them on foot by tramp…
Colorado Trail: Adventure Spotlight
Kate and Aidan's Colorado Trail adventure is full of first attempts. From sewing to bikepacking trips and long trails, their adventure shows the true spirit of making your own gear: lot…
Butch Whiting, co-founder from Kryptek
Today we’re talking with Butch Whiting, co-founder of Kryptek Outdoor Group. This episode helped me understand a lot more about the science and technology behind camo. And for those of …
Make Your Own Gear Journeys
In this episode, we share our personal MYOG Journeys as well as other maker's stories. From Hobby Lobby, to in-laws, and holiday stockings, this episode has something for everyone.
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Company Spotlight: PAST Outdoors
Australia? Hot Tents? We put two and two together with Dave Parker the founder of PAST Outdoors. The story of PAST Outdoors includes military-grade parachute rigging, product testing in…
Company Spotlight: Rockgeist Backpack USA
In this episode, we’re talking with Greg Hardy, Owner and Founder of Rockgeist. Greg has an intuitive and refreshing take on MYOG. We talk about weldable fabrics, sustainability issues …
All About OutdoorINK
Kyle talks about the inception of our fabric printing capabilities and how it really all goes down.
Be sure to check out our new Custom Design Tool.
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Lifecycle of a New Product
We’re talking about how we take products from our spreadsheets to your sewing table. We discuss details on product selection, testing, and onboarding.
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Company Spotlight: Samson Rope
Are you a fan of Amsteel? Then you definitely don't want to miss this episode interview with Gavin McWilliams, the Global Product Manager for Samson Rope. We learn about the history of …
Wind River Range Ski Traverse: Adventure Spotlight
The Wind River Range in Wyoming is one of the most rugged and remote places to explore in the United States. Now throw in winter conditions, high snowpack, and a skillful adventurer. Li…
Bikepacking the Tour De Los Padres: Adventure Spotlight
Adventure Sponsor Myles Lucas is no stranger to making his own gear. As a bike component machinist by day, Myles picked up sewing a few years ago so he could create bike bags and and ot…
Maker's Questions: Round 3
We answer your questions...again! From sewing tools to making hacks and fabric applications, this episode is full of information for both beginners and experts!
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What We Are Making?
This week the Ripstop by the Roll team talks projects! What we've recently made, our future projects, dream projects, and the hardest part of a project.
As always, be sure to check us o…