Ep. 67 - How to Make Shoulder Straps

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 for when it comes to making your own shoulder straps. Whether you're making your first pack and you need simplicity or looking to fine tune your thru hiking rig, you will leave with a much better idea of what you want to make. 

Watch the Youtube episode here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIFBCiuABqM

Read the blog here:

https://ripstopbytheroll.com/blogs/the-grid-online-blog/how-to-make-shoulder-straps


Companies: 

• LiteAF
  • https://liteaf.com/ultralight-packs/ultra-40l-curve-frameless/
• Nashville Pack
  • https://nashvillepack.com/collections/packs-and-straps/products/draft-shoulder-straps
• Mountainsmith Zerk 40
  • https://mountainsmith.com/products/zerk-40-backpack
• Six Moon Designs
  • https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/collections/backpacks
• KS Ultralight 
  • https://www.ks-ultralightgear.com/p/je-vous-propose-un-modele-de-sac-dos.html
• Allmansright
  • https://allmansright.com/collections/backpacks/products/eco-x-liten-35
• Mystery Ranch 
  • https://www.mysteryranch.com/
• ULA 
  • https://www.ula-equipment.com/packs/
• Evolved Supply Co. 
  • https://evolvedsupplyco.com/supplies/p/the-ranger

Fabrics: 

• 210D Gridstop
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/210d-hdpe-gridstop?variant=43872860078250
• 210D Robic
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/210d-robic-ripstop-nylon?variant=43872816103594
• ¼” Spacer Mesh
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/3d-spacer-mesh-1-4?variant=2975577857
• ⅛” Spacer Mesh 
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/3d-spacer-mesh-1-8?variant=2976650625

Hardware: 

• UL Side Release Buckle
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/ul-side-release-buckle?variant=3368382038042
• Kross Buckle
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/kross-buckle
• Piping Clip
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/piping-clip?variant=26573446017
• Fidlock Snap Piping Buckle
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/fidlock-snap-buckle-piping
• String Z Buckle
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/string-z-buckle?variant=41595582152874
• Bunny Clip 
  • https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/bunny-sternum-strap?variant=41595583070378