Customer Reviews

Always a pleasure ordering from RipStop. They have what I need in stock and they ship very quickly. These cord locks worked perfect for the hoodies I’ve made.

Good job!

Great material

Made a 3+ season underquilt that could double as a 2+ season backpacking 'quilt' for use here in the Great PNW! Being tall, I extended the dimensions in length and width so quilt use was feasible (about 7ft long and over 4ft wide) and would work on my double hammock (if another dared to hang with me).

There was enough material in the "Full Length Kit" = 3yd of each item (1.1oz calendared nylons in 2 different colors of PRYM Camo and the insulation). (Mahi and Ambush) Mahi is a very cool brighter green & blue that will be a good high vis option (Dude! Where's my hammock?) while Ambush will help conceal when needing to be more covert/ hide dirt. Chose to use the 5oz climashield to allow for 'extended' season use. I'm going to use the remnants to make a stuff sack- which was doable with some 'pre-planning' and strategic cuts. Final product is compactable to a "loaf of bread" or so but lofts back well.

Material has good hand feel and is super cozy/ almost too warm sitting on the couch at 60F inside. Used it outside in near freezing, draped over shoulders to my waist as desired with full torso coverage. Just as planned- it was welcome warmth in just a sweatshirt and jeans. I was able to double layer the insulation down the center with the excess trimmed off the edge from assembly and did "spot quilting" using embroidery thread to hold it in place (instead of sewing thru the whole thing and making "cold lines" where the insulation wouldn't loft.

Instructions are spartan, but clear and effective given the simplicity of construction techniques. One is able to deduce "how to do it" using tutorials/helps on website if you've never sewed before. One obvious stick point is "how to finish the bottom hole" from the turn thru. More guidance for the uninitiated here would be helpful/ a good "how to" vid for doing the tucked in bottom seam so it doesn't fray.

Some logic skill is necessary to determine how to allocate the remaining grosgrain webbing for the hanging system and the elastic chord if you make dimensional changes. Needless to say, I had limited left overs on these items on purpose. I did some other specific stitching to hold things in place on the tension clips/suspension system webbing (which wasn't in the instructions, but made sense.) I also sewed the nylon "sack" together with a straight stitch then attached the insulation to that with a zigzag (further reinforcing the side seams) and giving more purchase on the climashield. That was an interesting way to do it... Still mulling it over.

I also deviated from instructions during assembly and did NOT attach the grosgrain (sleeve for cinch elastic chord) as a turn out on the 'Top' seam, instead electing to try and sew it in similar fashion to the 'Bottom' seam for continuity of look (so you can't tell which end is which). Either way, the width of the grosgrain in combination with the thickness of the material + insulation made this a fun challenge to accomplish.

Showed some friends, they raised an eyebrow and wondered when I was going to make them one.

Would I do this again? OH YEAH!
Would I get stuff from Ripstop By the Roll? I'm already scheming...

Overall, great kit. Great Company. No issues with materials or supplies. All were great quality and I'm already eyeing another couple project ideas.

When I do it again, I'm going to sew it differently to see if it will ease assembly and could make for not getting knocked in the face with toggles when I use it as a quilt!

PS- I've never sewed this type of material nor tried to do this kind of project before. I HAVE sewn before, which was helpful and gave me confidence to deviate from the instructions, but not slippery nylons or insulation fabrics. If nervous about it, just go slow and follow the pattern, use a sharp and appropriate size needle, and do some homework on thread tension settings for your machine. Hardest thing I encountered was sewing on the grosgrain as a "sandwich" over the end seams to be the tube for the cinch chord (knowing that I had to hit both edges), with the underside being a blind stitch. Yes, I occasionally missed and had to go back in and reinforce those missed spots, even though it was pinned! Oh, and check your bobbin... ran out of thread on a long run. That was lame.

As a 20 year retired rigger just getting back to sewing. It’s great to find a company that has everything I need to build a new business in the outdoor sewing world.

The products are good

Can’t believe I’m saying this but this goose down eats. U can’t convince me otherwise. Put this next to any other animal on the planet and goose down will eat. Fuckin night time, day time, idc. Kill me w this goose down.

I bought this to use on the back and bottom of a backpack. I haven't made a backpack yet, but I've used it on the outside of a fanny pack and it feels waterproof and tear-resistant.
The fabric is very durability and perfect for use in areas that are subject to the most rubbing or rubbing, but it is hard and a little difficult to sew. Instead of using a cutter or scissors to cut, use heat such as a hot knife to cut so the edges do not fray.

It takes me time to first make something using fabric, then to use it & after that see how it functions. Hence cannot comment. All I can say is that it looks OK.

Really love the 1.1 Oz rip stop. The Down was significantly warmer than I expected as well. I think I actually bought too much. That's not a bad thing.

I love working with rx-36, not only for its toughness and extremely water resistant characteristics, but because it’s great for providing structure to a project by itself. I also love that it’s made from recycled materials. This is my second time ordering it and I am sure it won’t be the last.

The OutdoorINK Sample Pack was one of the first steps in a new product design I'm working on - I knew I needed custom printing so I love that this sample pack is available. Very well organized and labeled and (most importantly) lets you feel the fabric and see the vibrancy and clarity of printing on all of the different options. Essential to start any project where you need custom printing! Thanks!

Grosgrain Ribbon

Great service and material. Made 2 pair winter bike pogies (hand covers). Mitten shells next.

Always use these for my tarp bags and stuff sacks. Never fails and great quality.
Mike @ Turner Lightweight Tarps - UK

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Listen here - I've now bought A LOT of 500D Cordura from various vendors specifically to test and use for the concealed carry product I invented - Stallster. This stuff is high quality - I purchased multiple camo patterns. The PU back-side with DWR-face matters A LOT to me because this is what prevents fraying when after it is cut. I have tried other 500D Cordura that claimed to have PU back-side coating but it frayed like crazy. Not this stuff. Please, RSBTR, please keep this in stock!! If you don't please email me what manufacturer you're buying this from (or is it made in house?) because I want to keep buying it! ha. Slightly joking there but not really...if you need 500D Cordura Multicam variants then BUY THIS!

This company, and their products are top notch.
Whether helping you with product solutions, or fulfilling and shipping out orders, they are precise, quick, efficient and personable to work with!

Very light and strong, perfect for a hammock sling

I make trail horse saddlebags. Your 1000 denier cordura comes in a nice variety of colors and is very durable . I will continue to purchase. Maybe in the future you will offer more colors, specifically a darker brown?

Worked perfectly to manage my prussic knots.

This kit was a replacement for an eariier order that had a missing zipper. The team was super responsive and helpful. Thanks so much!!!

I needed this buckle for a speciality dog gear that I am working on. The gear needs to be super light, comfortable and easy to use. I found the Cross Buckle to be lighter, shorter, opens and closes with less effort and the color choices are Supreme to the previous that I tried. They also match the lightweight fabrics that I have chosen from the Ripstop by the Roll! Thank you for making it available :)

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I made 7 of these for my bike packing crew for Christmas. They were super easy to make and make an impressive gift. I love all of the different color options for the fabric and I'm excited to design my own fabric to be printed in the future!