Many companies in the outdoor industry and beyond produce items overseas because of cheap labor and material costs, but that doesn’t mean we can’t support the brands who manufacture domestically.
As long-distance hikers, we spend our time meeting America end-to-end. We encourage local business by supporting localoutfitters and food truck offering hiker discounts. We inspire menu items and trail angels. Trail towns thrive because of us. We see the trail as a life-changing experience but we also change the lives of those in trail towns.
Below you will find all the gear companies which produce and sell within the US. Products with a “made in China” stamp might be cheaper but do not help our economy or secure jobs for Americans. Shop local and shop smart. REI has caught on by offering a“made in the USA” filter optionwhile online shopping.
This list is composed of big gear companies and small “cottage industry” gear innovators. Some companies who had once manufactured in Americabut have switched to foreign manufacturing will not be on this list.
If you see an error in this article, or know of a made-in-America backpacking/outdoors company we’ve left out, please leave a comment and we will add it.
Alabama
Exxel Outdoors
Haleyville,AL: Sleeping Bags
Springville, AL: Camping cots
Alaska
Bushbuddy
Tok, AK: Stoves
Arizona
Pa’lante Packs
AZ: packs
California
Bedrock Sandals
Oakland, CA:Running & Hiking Sandals (2019 Badger Sponsorship supporter)
Dirty Girl Gaiters
Orange County, CA:Stylishgaiters
GizzMoVest
Goleta, CA: Custom molded cases for your device
MagLite
Ontario, CA: Flashlights
Western Mountaineering
San Jose, CA: Sleeping bags
Wild Ideas
Santa Ynez, CA: Bear canisters
Oru Kayaks
Los Angeles, CA: Kayaks and accessories
Voler
Grover Beach, CA: Cycling apparel
Colorado
Bear Paw Wilderness Designs
Fort Collins, CO: Tents, tarps, shelters
Katabatic Gear
Lakewood, CO: Down Sleeping Bags
Smartwool
Steamboat Springs, CO: Hiking socksand other merino wool apparel
Warbonnet Outdoors
Evergreen, CO: Tarps, hammocks, underquilts
Wiggy’s
Grand Junction, CO: Sleeping bags
Hummingbird Hammocks
Ultralight hammocks and systems
Grand Junction, CO: Tents, packs, etc.
Melanzana
Leadville, CO: Outdoor clothing
Connecticut
RBH Designs
West Hartford, CT: Outdoor clothing and accessories
Florida
BuzzOff Outdoor Wear
Palm City, FL: Bug Resistant Clothing
Lawson Outdoor Equipment
Port St. Lucie, FL: Outdoor clothing, gear, tent stakes, and other accessories
Loksak
Naples, FL: Waterproof and weatherproof sacks
ZPacks
Palm Bay, FL:Ultralight packs and accessories
Georgia
Goosefeet Gear
Milledgeville, GA: Down Booties
Idaho
Exo Mountain Gear
Boise, ID: Hunting packs
Buck Knives
Post Falls, ID: Knives
Iowa
Fox River Socks
Osage, IA: Outdoors and backpacking socks. Home of the original Sock Monkey!
Ironweed
Iowa City, IA: Panniers
Maine
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Biddeford, ME: Ultralight-focused stuffsacks, packs, and shelters
Minibulldesign
Corinna, ME: Alcohol Stoves
Rambler’s Way
Kennebunk, ME:Wool Clothing
Maryland
Groundbird Gear
Baltimore, MD: Custom made dog gear
Michigan
Underground Quilts
Jackson, MI: Down quilts
Stormy Kromer
Ironwood, MI: Outdoor Clothing
Superior Wilderness Designs
Backpacks and accessories
Minnesota
Duluth Pack
Duluth, MN:Assortment of Gear
Battle Lake Outdoors
Clarissa, MN: Assortment of gear
Enlightened Equipment
Winona,MN: Down quilts and sleeping bags
Four Dog Stove
St. Francis,MN: Camping and backpacking stoves
Frost River
Duluth, MN: Packs and accessories
Wintergreen Northern Wear
Ely, MN: Outdoor clothing
Missouri
Etowah Gear
Independence, MO: Assortment of Gear
Montana
Duckworth Co
Bozeman, MT: Ethically sourced merino wool clothing and outdoor apparel
Stone Glacier
Bozeman, MT: Hunting and expeditionpacks
White Box Alcohol Stoves
Great Falls, MT: Alcoholstoves
Outa Ware
Bozeman, MT: Custom made outdoor apparel
New Hampshire
Wild Things
North Conway, NH:Outdoor clothing
Minus33
Ashland, NH: Merino wool clothing
New Jersey
Tektite
Trenton, NJ: Flashlights
New Mexico
Little River Packs
Silver City, NM: Packs
New York
Outdoor Equipment Supplier
Rochester, NY: Tarps and camping accessories
Nalgene
Rochester, NY: Durable plasticwater bottles and accessories
Tough Traveler
Schenectady, NY: Assortment of different packs, bags, and totes.
North Carolina
Elemental Horizons
Southport, NC: UL backpacks, sleep systems, accessories
LightHeart Gear
Asheville, NC: Ultralighttents; trekking poles, assorted other backpacking gear
Ripstop By The Roll
Durham, NC: Fabrics, DIY kits for tents, tarps, quilts, etc.
Ohio
Hammock Gear
Lancaster, OH:Hammock systems and accessories
Dream Hammock
Fredericksburg, OH: Custom made hammocks and accessories
Oregon
CiloGear
Portland, OR: Lightweight, minimalist alpine and bacpacking packs
NWAlpine
Portland, OR:Alpine and ultralight-focused clothing
Danner
Portland, OR: Boots
Pennsylvania
The Boiler Werks
Pittburgh, PA: Backcountry Boiler
Equinox
Williamsport, PA:Packs, clothing, rain gear, and other accessories
OutGear Recreation
Boiling Springs, PA: High-end hammocks and accessories
DutchWare
Lancaster, PA: DIY hammock and backpacking gear
South Carolina
Tato Gear
York, SC: Stoves, hammock stands, other outdoor hardware
FITS Socks
Charleston, SC: Variety of socks
Terrapin Outfitters
South Carolina (Online Only): Outdoor clothing and gear
Tennessee
Allegiance Footwear
Mountain City, TN: Durable boots and other footwear
Butt In a Sling
Covington, TN:Hammocks and accessories
Yukon Outfitters
Alamo, TN: Hammocks and accessories
Pack Rabbit Products
Garland, TN: Assortedbackpacking and day packs
Charlotte, TN: Custom made hammocks, tarps and quilts
Kermit Chair Company
Red Boiling Springs, TN: Camp chairs
Utah
Chums
Hurricane, UT:Eyewear Retainers & Eyewear Accessories for the Outdoors
Clark Jungle Hammock
Salt Lake City, UT: Hammocks and accessories
PackaFeather
Aquarius Plateau, UT: Alcohol and UL stoves
Springbar Tents
Salt Lake City, UT: Camping tents (not backpacking)
ULA Equipment
Logan, UT:Lightweightbackpacks and gear
Titanium Goat
Ogden, UT: Tents, bivies and stoves
Vermont
Darn Tough
Northfield, VT: Ultra-durable socks(2019 Badger Sponsorship supporter)
Virginia
Jacks ‘R’ Better
Yorktown, VA: Hammocks, quilts, shelters with an ultra-light focus
Mountain Laurel Designs
Roanoke, VA: Lightweight backpackinggear
YAMAMountain Gear
Charlottesville, VA: Tarps, shelters, DIY kits for accessories
Washington
Cascade Designs:Seattle, WA
MSR –Stoves and backcountry cooking gear
Platypus – Water bladders/reservoirs
Therma-a-Rest – Sleeping pads/air mattresses (2019 Badger Sponsorship Supporter)
*Cascade Designs also has a manufacturing plant in Midleton, Ireland for the European market
Feathered Friends
Seattle, WA: Sleeping bags, down apparel, and other accessories
Liberty Bottleworks
Yakima, WA: Metal water bottles
McHale Alpine Packs
Seattle, WA: Ultralight alpine and expedition packs
Nanatak Gear
Twisp, WA: Sleep systems
Cloudline Socks
Seattle, WA: Merino wool socks
Wisconsin
Open Country Campware,
Two Rivers, WI: Camp pots, cookware, and more
Wigwam
Sheboygan, WI: Hiking and backpacking socks
Brfur
Mosinee, WI: Outdoor accessories
