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

Frost River

Modern Methods. Old School Grit. Heritage goods American-made in Duluth, Minnesota. That is what you get from Frost River. Frost River hand crafts a full assortment of bags and accessories: Packs Luggage Shoulder Bags Lifestyle Accessories Activity Frost River also has a solid guarantee on the items they create: We guarantee the hardware and workmanship on Frost River’s waxed canvas and leather packs, bags, and accessories forever. If we built it, we know the seams will stay strong, the zippers will work and the rivets and hardware will hold securely, and we take pride in building reliable softgoods at our shop in Duluth, Minnesota Continue reading

Airstream

Airstream may make the most recognizable travel trailers in the world. The iconic riveted aluminum trailers are quite unique and known by almost everyone who sees one. And…they are Made in the USA. Made in Jackson Center, OH to be exact. Any time we are at a campsite and see someone pull in with a beautiful Airstream Trailer we’d by lying if we said we didn’t get just a little bit jealous. Continue reading

Mountain House

When you decide to go into the backcountry for a camping excursion you need to be prepared. Not only for the elements but also to ensure you are getting the food and calories you ened to keep you going. Mountain House is a great option to get the calories you need. They provide freeze dried meals that are simple to prepare and taste great too. The best part: their meals are prepared in here in the USA. Continue reading

Stone Glacier Backpacks

Stone Glacier makes some of the best backpacks and pack systems in the world. And they are made in the USA. Not everything that Stone Glacier sells is fully made here in the USA, we want to be sure to put that out there. However, their backpacks are and they highlight that fact here: Made In The USA Packs Stone Glacier Backpacks are used by a wide range of people. Continue reading