The Interroblog: Rivian Gear Mods, Shop Experiments, and Half-Baked Ideas

This is where we document the experiments, updates, field
tests, and occasionally poor decisions that shape our gear. Expect a mix of
product development insights, customer builds, and weird science from the
Interrobang team. It’s part dev diary, part shop talk, and occasionally useful.

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Building a Program That Thanks the People Who Built Us
Mar 15, 2026
A community-first look at how referrals became part of our design philosophy.
A Small Material Shift with a Practical Purpose: HDPE in Our Covers
Mar 01, 2026
How HDPE fits our design goals and creates new possibilities for recycling scrap.

Laser-cut recycled cardboard sleeves designed to protect the Rivian Tunnel Tray during shipping
Feb 15, 2026
A practical look at the recycled, laser-cut cardboard packaging system we built to keep every Tunnel Tray protected and stable in transit.
What’s in Your Winter Go Bag?
Feb 01, 2026
Stuck in a snowbank? Don’t be stuck without a plan.After Winter Storm Fern rolled through 34 states, we took a hard look at what we actually keep in our trucks during cold-weather chaos. This post breaks down our no-BS winter emergency kit: what we pack, what we forgot, and what every Rivian R1T driver (and honestly, anyone with a vehicle) should have stashed before the next storm hits. Backed by real-world experience and a few gov’t recommendations that won’t put you to sleep.
Mod, Test, Repeat: A Tonneau Cover Strap’s Long Road to Version 3
Jan 15, 2026
From Velcro patches to magnetic buckles, here’s how we built a better tonneau cover strap and how to upgrade your Rivian R1T cover today.  
Interrobang’s Carbon-Neutral Initiative, Now and in 2026
Jan 01, 2026
Interrobang removed over 24 tonnes of carbon through Shopify Planet since 2024. Here’s how carbon-neutral shipping fits into our New Year goals… and what’s next.