Your Guide to Working with Foam | Matt Evans and Ryan Campbell

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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 thickness, density, and foam type change comfort, structure, and sewability in real builds 
• Practical techniques for cutting, shaping, ventilating, and installing foam cleanly in your projects 
• Maker-tested tips for working with foam on home machines, avoiding common mistakes, and getting better results the first time 

If you’ve ever struggled with straps, structure, or padding in your projects, this episode will change the way you do your next build.

Guests: 

• Ryan Campbell from the Wandering Goat
• Matt Evans from Red Paw Packs 

Products: 

• New X-Pac® Fabrics 
• New Challenge ULTRA 200X Colors
• XLPE Foam

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