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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 companies we learned about in 2022.


Show Mentions:

Fabrics

• 1.0 mm Poly/UHMWPE Reflective Cord
• Reflective Shock Cord
• Polartec® Fleece
• X-Pac® RX30
• Venom™ UL Stretch Mesh
• Micro Cordlock
• Sliplok Tri-Glide
• Austere MFG Cam Buckle
• Olfa Pro Quilting & Utility Scissor
• X-Pac® RX
• Tyvek® 1056D

Companies

• KS Ultralight
• REHOSE
• Arch Industries
• Wild Brush
• Durston Gear
• Sam Bob
• Allmansright
• MODOKOT
• KEL Tech Gear

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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 fabrics.

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*Releasing most variants on December 14th

Releasing: 

• Polartec® 100 Micro Fleece
• Polartec® 200 Fleece
• Polartec® Powergrid 9110 OR*
• Polartec® Alpha  Direct 4004*
• Polartec® Alpha Direct 4008*
• Polartec® Alpha Direct with Wool 4048*

Links:

• LearnMYOG
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  • https://learnmyog.com/
• SamBob
  • Follow on Instagram
  • https://sambob.biz/
• Senchi Designs
  • Follow on Instagram
  • https://senchidesigns.com/

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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 about how hammock camping is for everyone. We talk about tips, tricks, and some secret benefits to kickin' up in a hammock.


Show Notes:

The Ultimate Hang Book

• https://theultimatehang.com/2021/03/03/just-published-illustrated-hammock-basics/

Dri Ducks

• https://www.driduck.com/

Kammock Mantis Hammock

• https://kammok.com/products/mantis-hammock-tent

Eno Jungle Nest

• https://eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/products/junglenest-hammock-with-mosquito-net

Warbonnet XLC

• https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product/blackbird-xlc/

Trail Lair Simply Light Designs 

• https://simplylightdesigns.com/products/trail-lair

Bonefire Gear

• https://www.instagram.com/bonefire_gear

Just Bill from ???? (carter couldn’t remember)

• Bridge Hammock Fully spliced with adjustable ends

Dream Hammock

• https://dreamhammock.info/

Amok Hammock 

• https://amokequipment.com/

Hammock Tent 90º Gamma UL Hammock Review

• https://www.hammocktent.com/en/pages/products.html

Hammock Tent

• https://haventents.com/products/haven-tent

Gossamer Gear 

• https://www.gossamergear.com/products/gorilla-50

Hammock Gear Underquilts

• https://hammockgear.com/insulation/

Sea to Summit  Hammock Tarp

• https://seatosummit.com/products/hammock-tarp

Hammock Becket Hitch

• https://theultimatehang.com/2016/04/25/hammock-becket-hitch/

AntiGravityGear MULETAPE® Suspension Straps

• https://antigravitygear.com/shop/product-category/antigravitygear-muletape-suspension-straps/

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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 fiercely forged his own path. From his old corporate days to now teaching sewing at a local college and running a farm, John is defiantly himself in the most beautiful and infectious way. 

• Shop Alpine Luddites
• Check out John's MYOG Classes
• Follow Alpine Luddites on Instagram

⚠️ The passion of this recording translated into a few moments where expletives were used. Please note that this may not be suitable for everyone. ⚠️

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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, and support our local long trail, the MST.

If you're not from North Carolina, then you may not be familiar with the MST. The Mountains to Sea Trail is a 1,175 mile trail that runs East-to-West across the sate, from the Outer Banks to the Great Smoky Mountains. This is a prize of the state that boasts breathtaking scenery, historical landmarks, and brings economic focus to more remote parts of the state.

Show Notes:

• Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
  • https://mountainstoseatrail.org/the-friends/
• Get Involved with the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
  • https://mountainstoseatrail.org/get-involved/
• Sammertime Saunters Blog
  • https://sammertimesaunters.com/
• Follow Sammertime on Instagram
  • https://www.instagram.com/sammertimesaunters/
• Carolina Mountain Club 
  • https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/

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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, and support our local long trail, the MST.

If you're not from North Carolina, then you may not be familiar with the MST. The Mountains to Sea Trail is a 1,175 mile trail that runs East-to-West across the sate, from the Outer Banks to the Great Smoky Mountains. This is a prize of the state that boasts breathtaking scenery, historical landmarks, and brings economic focus to more remote parts of the state. 

Show Notes:

• Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
  • https://mountainstoseatrail.org/the-friends/
• Get Involved with the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
  • https://mountainstoseatrail.org/get-involved/
• Sammertime Saunters Blog
  • https://sammertimesaunters.com/
• Follow Sammertime on Instagram
  • https://www.instagram.com/sammertimesaunters/
• Carolina Mountain Club 
  • https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/

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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 for the battlefield. 

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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 hunting gear, how Seek Outside landed on Silnylon for their shelters, and what you can make for your upcoming hunting season.

Industry Updates:

• New Components Coming Soon
• 2nds Stock of X-Pac V21RS
• New OutdoorINK T-Shirts
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/outdoorink-logo-t-shirt?variant=43401034006698

Shop All Seek Outside Products

• https://seekoutside.com

Cimarron Tent

• https://seekoutside.com/cimarron-pyramid-tent/

Gila Ultralight Pack 

• https://seekoutside.com/gila-ultralight-backpack/

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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.

To read about these techniques, see pictures, and see how much weight we cut off on certain parts of the pack, read our blog post here.

Blog:
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/blogs/the-grid-online-blog/5-ways-to-cut-weight-on-your-current-pack

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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 existed. 

You'll enjoy this episode if you want to hear about: 

• Early days of MYOG
• Tarptent's design method 
• Henry's personal gear list

Links:

• https://www.tarptent.com/
• backpacking.net

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