Your Guide to Working with Foam
From Ripstop on the Record by Ripstop by the Roll
March 11, 2026 · 1h 15m · Season 1 · Episode 143
About this episode
This episode discusses the use of foam in gear making, highlighting techniques and tips for improving projects.
Send us Fan Mail Foam might not be the flashiest material in gear making, but it’s responsible for some of the biggest performance upgrades in your packs and bags. In this episode, we break down how experienced makers actually use foam. Covering real techniques, hard-earned lessons, and the small tricks that make projects come out better. In This Episode, We Cover: When and why to add foam to a project—from shoulder straps and back panels to laptop sleeves and structured bags How...
Topics covered
- foam
- gear making
- performance upgrades
- techniques
- projects
Keywords
- foam
- gear making
- performance upgrades
- shoulder straps
- back panels
- laptop sleeves
- structured bags
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