Be American Made

Celebrating American-made products and those that produce them.

Ruger

In terms of firearms, there may be no more ‘American’ rifle than the Ruger American. It’s literally called: American. Can’t get any more straight forward than that! The rifle is produced by Ruger, an American firearms manufacturer that was founded in 1949 by Alexander Sturm and William Ruger. Alongside the Ruger American the company makes a full suite of firearms. Pistols, revolvers and rifles. In America. Whether you are a hard-core competition shooter, a hunter looking to feed your family or simply someone wanting to protect your family at home, Ruger will absolutely have a product for you. Continue reading

Bowtech

It’s no secret that we love archery. We’ve previously featured Ethics Archery, Last Chance Archery, BCY Fibers, Iron Will Outfitters and more. Today we look at Bowtech. Bowtech bows are made in America, by passionate employees who take pride in every step of the build process…all to build the most advanced archery products, with the quality and service you would expect. If you are in the market for a new bow, they have you covered with a full lineup of quality, American Made bows. Continue reading

BCY Fibers

It’s no secret we love archery. We’ve featured serveral archery companies before, including Ethics Archery, Last Chance Archery, H2 Saddles, Iron Will Outfitters and BK Outdoors. One thing that all archers need is an excellent set of strings. BCY Fibers creates just that. You’ll find bowstring material, crossbow material and serving material You’ll also find archery accessories as well. Basically covering all string-related archery needs. They even have bow fishing line! Continue reading

Last Chance Archery

We think archery is one of the greatest sports in the world. It requires practice, patience and dedication if you wish to become proficient. As you progress you will also find that it can require specialized equipment so you can dial things in exactly as you want. For that, there is Last Chance Archery. Last Chance Archery makes numerous bow presses that cover a wide range of prices. They are bench mountable and very simple to use. Continue reading

Vero Frescobol

According to wikipedia Frescobol “is a racket sport originating in Brazil in the 1950s. The game is played between 2 (or occasionally 3) players with solid rackets, most often made of wod or fibreglass, and the aim of the game is to hit a small rubber ball between players for as long as possible. It is often considered a beach activity.” To us, Vero Frescobol is an American company that produces the equipment for you to play the game of Frescobol. Continue reading

Watershed

A dry bag is a must if you are going to be in the extreme outdoors. You’ll want them for any activities on the water for sure. However, they are incredibly useful for backcountry trips as well. Keeping your gear dry under any condition. Watershed produces American Made dry bags for both military and civilian use. Whether you need duffels for packing in to a remote spot or you need kayak bags for an extreme trip through the rapids, Watershed has you covered. Continue reading

Lawn Chair Usa

You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about lawn chairs, do you? We didn’t either. However, as soon as we saw Lawn Chair USA we became quite excited. These are the same chairs we sat on as kids in the family yard! We honestly didn’t know these even existed still. We were pleasantly surprised to find they not only still exist but are also Made in America! Lawn Chair USA LLC was started in 2010 because we wanted to bring back an American classic, the folding aluminum webbed lawn chair. Continue reading

Montana Knife Company

We’ve said it before, we think Montana is an amazing state. Now we have something else amazing coming from the state of Montana: Montana Knife Company. The Montana Knife Company knives are beautiful hand-finished works of art that are meant to be used and abused. These knives are primarily for your hunting needs. One knife to rule them all. Grab yourself a Blackfoot Fixed Blade and head into the woods! Continue reading

North St Bags

North St Bags uses recycled bottles to create highly water resistant bicycle panniers and bags that come with a lifetime warranty. And they are Made in America. Portland, OR to be exact. All North St. packs are designed, cut, and sewn in Portland, OR by our rad crew of makers. You’ll find a full list of bicycle bags as well as everyday bags and accessories. We like the Pioneer 8 Hip Pack and the backpack panniers that allow you to use them both on the bike and off. Continue reading

Wintergreen Northern Wear

Sometimes we find out about American Made companies in strange places. Our feature today is on Wintergreen Northern Wear which is a company we learned of while reading Northland, a book about the writer traveling through the area between The United States and Canada. The book mentions the many adventures of founder Susan Hendrickson-Schurke which you can read more about here. It’s a great story for sure. In 2021 the company changed hands and is now run by two brothers. Continue reading
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