Garrett Metal Detectors
The number of times we’ve been scanned with this Garrett Super Scanner V when going through an airport or to a concert venue is pretty high. However, we had never stopped to wonder who made the device or where it is made. Until now. Garrett Metal Detectors is an American company that produces a huge number of different types of metal detectors. They have: Prospecting Products Sport Products Security Products Thermal Products Countermine Products And more. Continue reading
AeroPress
Coffee. For many, the day cannot being without at least one cup of joe. The real question is: how do you choose to make your cup of coffee? For us, it is done with an AeroPress. Specifically the AeroPress Go ’travel’ coffee maker. This started as a quest to find a method for making a great cup of coffee during a camping trip. Little did we know we would end up using this for every cup of coffee we make. Continue reading
American Mule
Upon discovering the Moscow Mule drink many years ago, we’ve been fascintated by the copper mugs the drink is served in. We have never attempted one at home due to not having that awesome mug to serve it in. However, that is about to change now that we have come across a great American company that makes the perfect copper mug: American Mule. The story lays out how this mug came to be. Continue reading
Zpacks
If you are looking to get into the great outdoors you are going to want to outfit yourself with some quality gear. Perhaps something handcrafted and Made in America. Take a look at Zpacks. Handcrafted shelters, backpacks, quilts and clothing, and Dyneema based accessories all proudly manufactured in the United States. Like so many other American companies, Zpacks was created to solve a distinct problem encounted by a single person. In this case, founder Joe Valesko was setting out on a 2004 thru-hide of the Appalachian Trail but could not find any gear to meet his needs. Continue reading
Iron Will Outfitters
We are currently in September, a very active time of year for archery hunters across the United States. Whether you are chasing big game out west or perhaps staying a bit closer to home, you are going to want precision broadheads for your arrows. Iron Will Outfitters provides just that. We learned of Iron Will Outfitters while listening to a recent MeatEater Podcast featuring Iron Will co-founder Bill Vanderheyden. His knowledge and ability to explain the reasons behind the Iron Will broadheads led us to investigate a bit more. Continue reading
Henry
Henry has, without a doubt, the greatest company motto of any company in the world. Made In America, Or Not Made At All. If one chooses to read the history of firearms in the United State, perhaps with a book such as Gun Barons: The Weapons That Transormed America and the Men Who Invented Them you will no doubt learn about Benjamin Tyler Henry. Mr. Henry was an American gunsmith and the inventor of the Henry Rifle, the first reliable lever-action repeating rifle. Continue reading
Trakbelt 360
Nothing quite like a near death experience to get your brain working. That is how the idea for Trakbelt 360 came to be for firefighter Chris Landano. Give this video a watch to understand how a close call while dealing with a building collapse inspired the creation of the Trakbelt 360 system. The Trakbelt 360 is a belt system that allows the attachments on it to rotate 360 degrees around your body. Continue reading
Gokey
Looking for quality boots that are handmade in the USA? Check out Gokey. These are about as far away from our most recently featured footwear companies, Toehold Flip Flops and Okabashi. Those were clearly for the beach, Gokey Boots are built for a more rugged arena. Each pair of Gokey boots is 100% made in the USA. Hand stitched by craftsmen. Nothing is outsourced, nothing is imported, we do it all ourselves, right here in Tipton Missouri. Continue reading