Idaho Candle Company
In 2018 two friends in Idaho came together to launch the Idaho Candle Company. Eryn knew how to make candles. Deseree had relationship building and sales in her blood. Both were deeply enamored with their native home, Idaho, and needed to exercise their entrepreneurial and creative muscles. The candles produced by Idaho Candle Company are non-toxic, paraben free, not testing on animals and Made in America. Continue reading
Jack Daniel's
As we enter in to the weekend it makes sense to feature a true American Legend, Jack Daniel’s. The Jack Daniel’s Story tells how the company was founded in 1866 by Jasper Newton Daniel, more commonly known as Jack. The first registered distillery within the United States. We’ve been bottling Tennessee spring water since 1866. With some notable modifications, of course. Continue reading
Safety Seal
Safety items for your vehicle are pretty important these days. Being able to ‘self rescue’ is something everyone should learn more about. With that in mind, you may want to get yourself a tire repair kit from Safety Seal. We typically refer to these as ‘plug kits’ for repairing a tire puncture. They are easy to use and highly functional. Continue reading
WV Great Barrel Company
The WV Great Barrel Company has one of the best stories we have seen. Born out of a desire to employ a community, this company, and the community it is in, were saved by tragedy. In 2016 a massive storm caused flooding that devasted the small town of White Sulphur Springs, WV. A few civic leaders came together and engaged the community to help rebuild their town. However, rebuilding the town was not enough to save it and the people who lived there. The community needed employment. The town needed to produce. Continue reading
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. 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. Every day. No matter where we are. 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. 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