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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 44 MIN

Can you save money making your own gear?

from Ripstop on the Record

Send us Fan MailIs making your own gear actually saving you money? According to our math, DIYers can sometimes save up to 200%—but we've also seen folks drop $300 on a project they could’ve bought for $250. In this episode, we break down the three tiers of MYOG, what drives costs in each, and what makers are really spending when they go the DIY route.Products Mentioned: Kits/Patterns: ZPPTarp WalletBear Bag Kit with Dyneema® Composite FabricAlpha Raglan HoodieDias ShortsFabrics: 210D Venom™ Gridstop ECO  3.4 oz Nylon Taslan/Supplex1.1 oz SilpolyEp. 69 - Making Happy Accidents with Dustin Klein Find Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us Fan Mail Is making your own gear actually saving you money? According to our math, DIYers can sometimes save up to 200%—but we've also seen folks drop $300 on a project they could’ve bought for $250. In this episode, we break down the three tiers of MYOG, what drives costs in each, and what makers are really spending when they go the DIY route. Products Mentioned: Kits/Patterns: ZPPTarp WalletBear Bag Kit with Dyneema® Composite FabricAlpha Raglan HoodieDias ShortsFa...

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