Latest Thru hiking Podcast Episodes
Mountains to Metropolitan: Gear that Performs with Arch Industries
Ripstop on the Record - May 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 in. His company Arch Industries makes custom packs that will leave you wanting for not...
From Sewing to Spacewalks: Kjell Lindgren's Journey as a Space-Making Astronaut
Ripstop on the Record - April 23, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 was solidified during space station training, empowering him to craft gear for his son...
Custom Polartec® Alpha Direct : Innovations Unveiled with Houda Trail
Ripstop on the Record - April 10, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 maker extraordinaire. They dive deep into the world of outdoor apparel, geeking out over ...
Small Business, Big Mindset: Women's Roundtable
Ripstop on the Record - March 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 delve into the unique hurdles faced by women in the outdoor industry. Discover the imp...
The DIY Classroom: Inside Utah State's Product Design Program
Ripstop on the Record - March 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 designing and developing outdoor products. Students have the opportunity to specialize in d...
Is X-Pac® Underrated or Overrated?
Ripstop on the Record - February 27, 2024 03:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 before. In this episode, we talk about why that is and why we feel like its decrease in...
How 3D Printing Transforms Your Outdoor Adventure with Loop Alien
Ripstop on the Record - February 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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, crafts tools and kits, transforming hammock setups and tarp rigging into a breeze. Chr...
Insulation Tips with UGQ
Ripstop on the Record - January 31, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 talk with down expert, Chad Houghton from UGQ about how to care for your down products an...
Tarp Tips and the Rolled Hem Foot with ANDA Ultralight
Ripstop on the Record - January 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 the challenges of working with different fabrics. Dan also discusses the importance of...
This is an MYOGers Dream Job
Ripstop on the Record - January 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 even better and take your at home creations to market. We're joined by a design expert, ...
Our Favorite Products of the Year | The Rippie Awards
Ripstop on the Record - December 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 seen from cottage companies. Stay tuned for the end to play along in our brand new list...
Navigating Cottage Company Realities with allmansright
Ripstop on the Record - December 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 allmansright about how they make their vision pay the bills and why they think it's bee...
How We Make Fabric
Ripstop on the Record - November 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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, and why a 7 step process helps us be better makers/designers. Links: 10 Fabric Te...
DIY Car Camping Projects
Ripstop on the Record - November 08, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 camping rigs. Including the best fabrics, materials, and components for this genre. P...
12 Tips From PRO DIY Experience
Ripstop on the Record - October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 us time. Guests: Francesca Hall - Maker Extraordinaire @madeby_francesca Matt Ev...
How to Make a Pack Frame
Ripstop on the Record - October 11, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Whether you're making or buying a framed pack, it's important to understand how that frame works and what type you might want. In this episode, we talk about the different frame types that are out there and how you can make them yourself. Or know what to look for from a ...
Top 10 Fabric Terms You Need to Know
Ripstop on the Record - September 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 list of the top ten fabric terms that you need to know. In this episode, Carter and Jame...
Where to start: Making Apparel
Ripstop on the Record - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 start. Francesca Hall and Delaney Dangerfield are experienced makers who also teach se...
What You Learn Sewing for Patagonia with Claire Beaumont
Ripstop on the Record - August 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 REPAIR gear. In this episode, we talk with Claire Beaumont. An accomplished seamstress wh...
How AmSteel® is Made with Samson Rope
Ripstop on the Record - August 16, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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...
Making Gear Fun Again with OutdoorINK
Ripstop on the Record - August 02, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 t...
How to Make a Pattern at Home
Ripstop on the Record - July 19, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 you...
R&D Coordinator at Hyperlite | Josh Stein
Ripstop on the Record - July 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 com...
10 Things NOT to Do When Making Your Own Gear
Ripstop on the Record - June 21, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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...
What Happened at Trail Days?
Ripstop on the Record - June 07, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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. Li...
New Things from Carryology with Taylor Welden
Ripstop on the Record - May 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 th...
Making Happy Accidents with Dustin Klein
Ripstop on the Record - May 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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...
Mad Scientist of the Cottage Indsutry
Ripstop on the Record - April 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMany 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...
Mad Scientist of the Cottage Industry with Terra Rosa Gear
Ripstop on the Record - April 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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'...
How to Make Backpack Straps
Ripstop on the Record - April 12, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
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