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Ripstop on the RecordAuthor: Ripstop by the Roll
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. Language: en-us Genres: Crafts, Leisure, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why this guy cuts up $400 backpacks | Kenn Walker
Episode 151
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
Send us Fan MailMost people see a finished backpack as the end of a project. Today's guest sees it as the beginning. Kenn Walker is a modification expert, known for taking a scalpel to the seams of $400 backpacks and making them even better than before.From his background in parachute rigging to turning a World Cup soccer ball into a bag, Kenn brings the kind of creativity and problem-solving that every maker can learn from.In This Episode, We Cover:Which techniques Kenn uses to confidently seam rip and modify finished bagsThe one tool Kenn cannot live withoutHow he turned custom modifications into a thriving businessWhat parachute rigging taught him about sewing, load paths, and building gear that lastsKenn's favorite shop hacks, machines, and workflow for tackling one-of-a-kind projectsKenn Walker is a Custom/Modification Designer | Instagram | WebsiteFind Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com
