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Factories aren’t just about scale—they’re classrooms for better design, smarter workflows, and more durable products. In this episode, Douglas Davidson shares lessons from global manufacturing floors and explains how makers at any level can apply factory thinking to make better gear, whether sewing at home or building for production.

Announcements:

• Maker Meet-Up Spring 2026
• New Products

Guest Links:

• Douglas Davidson | Canvas Worker & The Brown Buffalo
• Holubar Mountaineering backpack
• Bruce Johnson - History of Gear
• Hiroshi fujiwara (Goodenough)
• Dan Green, Arcteryx VP of Design
• Wilson bag factory

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Let us know what you want out of the podcast for 2026. Email us: social@ripstopbytheroll.com

Sadly, the episode that was planned for this week had a technical problem and was lost entirely. We're bummed because this was going to be a fun episode. After only missing one week over the 5 years we've been running the show, we suppose it was bound to happen eventually.

Don't worry, we have exciting episodes planned for 2026 and you can expect to hear from us on a regular basis once again.

Thanks for our best year of podcasting!

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How our guest went from weekend prototypes to leading design work at The North Face, Nike, and Burton. This episode traces what it really takes to get great at designing gear. You’ll hear practical insights on materials, overseas factories, and the decisions that shape products you trust.

Guest: Douglas Davidson of Canvas Worker and The Brown Buffalo

Factories Mentioned:

• http://www.pungkook.com/
• AJ Factory, https://www.instagram.com/kcajvn/

Meru Documentary

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