About

A Cabela's sling pack fell apart on me on the river. I couldn't find anything I actually wanted to replace it with, so I taught myself to sew and built my own.

Black and white photo of maker working at sewing machine — One maker, one machine, one basement workshop.

I'd spent years in the outdoor industry by then — product design and development for outdoor gear companies. I know what good gear looks like from the inside: thoughtful materials, clean construction, designs that solve real problems instead of chasing trends. I also saw how often the industry cuts corners to hit a price point, or overcomplicates things to justify one.

Black and white photo of the basement workshop: sewing machine on a pine workbench, tools on a pegboard, zipper and webbing spools on the wall — The workshop. Yarmouth, Maine.

I'm not just designing this gear, I use it. I hunt and fly fish here in Maine, so I know what it's like to need a chest pack that doesn't rattle, organizers that keep small gear accessible in cold weather, and canvas that can take a beating season after season. Every piece gets tested in the field before it's ever listed for sale.

Black and white picture of fly fisherman wet wading in a pond mid-cast — Tested in the field before it's ever listed.

Royal River Threadworks lives in what I call the authentic middle — between mass-market gear that falls apart and tactical gear built for a fight you’re not in. Just canvas, solid construction, and designs that make sense for people who spend real time outdoors. Gear that’s meant to get used, not sit on a shelf looking rugged.