Sporting Goods
- BaileyWorks Bags (Newmarket, NH): duffle bags, courier bags, and laptop socks, with great functional designs made to last from Denier Cordura
- Battle Lake Outdoors (Clarissa, MN): packs, bags, and accessories for hiking, biking, hunting, and traveling
- CiloGear (Portland, OR): light-weight alpine climbing backpacks, plus heavier duty travel duffles and around-town styles
- de Martini Bags (New York, NY): messenger bags made from traditional canvas duck or 1000 Denier Nylon with nylon straps and steel buckles, in a range of sizes.
- Duluth Pack (Duluth, MN): canvas and leather packs, totes, duffels, purses and soft luggage [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Flowfold (Gorham, ME): backpacks, bags and totes, wallets, and dog gear, all made from light, strong sailcloth fabric (multiple layers of waterproof mylar with polyester fibers for added strength). Over a third of fabrics used are recycled. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Fuerte Cases (El Cajon, CA): purveyer of waterproof protective cases for laptops, PDAs, firearms, or anything else you need to keep dry. Molded plastic with foam protective inserts and no metal parts to rust. US-made brands include Pelican Storm, Seahorse, SKB, and Underwater Kinetics. Check product descriptions for country of origin.
- Green Guru Gear (Boulder, CO): turning "repurposed" vinyl billboards, rubber inner tubes, and Neoprene wetsuits into fun and fashionable totes, packs and bags, wallets and more.
- HATCH Coolers (Kingsport, TN): soft-sided coolers and saddle bags with extra insulation and leak proof liners for wherever your adventures take you.
- Kinesis Photo Gear & eoGear Bags (Mount Pleasant, UT): modular belt-pouch systems for photojournalists, nature/outdoor traveling photographers, sports shooters and others who carry cameras, lenses and other photography gear "in the field", plus eoGear biking bags and gear.
- Red Oxx (Billings, MT): travel bags, luggage and gear bags, made from urethane-coated Cordura nylon in 12 colors, with embroidered logo. Perfect for the "one bag" travel crowd, whether safari adventure or the jungles of business travel, these bags are rugged and well designed.
- Tom Bihn (Seattle, WA): backpacks, briefcases, laptop bags and such, from a company with a fun attitude...Tom Bihn says, "We are a museum-quality example of human-scale capitalism: we make stuff and sell it to people."
- TOPO Designs (Ft. Collins, CO): a wide selection of backpacks and daypacks made in USA in a LEED-certified building. Even the aluminum belt buckles are machined in USA, and the organic cotton/hemp tee-shirts are made in USA also! This is a great site.
- Tough Traveler (Schenectady, NY): makers of hiking and school/day packs, soft luggage, camera bags, dog carriers, and kids' sleeping bags
- Tucker & Bloom (Nashville, TN): backbacks, messenger bags, totes and duffels, made from leather, nylon and cotton canvas.
- WaterField Designs (San Francisco, CA): general purpose cargo and messenger bags, plus cases for your laptop, iPad, Nintendo Switch or whatever you carry!
- Wm. J. Mills & Co. (Greenport, NY): canvas bags and duffels for work, play, or travel, from a company that started as a sailmaker and today creates awnings, boat covers, and many other canvas products.
- AO Coolers (Corona, CA): American Outdoor (AO) soft-sided coolers coolers specially insulated so ice lasts longer; shop from their "Made in USA" page (other products imported).
- Awl for All (Arlington Hts., IL): indispensable wooden-handled awl for repairing leather, canvas, and vinyl outdoor gear. Made in USA since 1903. Don't throw it out, mend it!
- Bushbuddy (Tok, AK): handcrafted, light-weight portable camp stove with a double-walled design for efficient burn.
- Butler Bags (Cedar City, UT): sleeping bags, bedrolls, and gear bags for the serious outdoorsman (outdoorsperson?!) since 1985. They even sponsor rodeo teams.
- Camp Time (Spokane, WA): light-weight portable camp furniture, including cots, camp stools, chairs, tables and an expedition tent.
- Cascade Designs (Seattle, WA): manufacturer of camping gear of all sorts, under the Therm-a-rest brand, including self-inflating camping mattresses, cots, sleeping pads, pillows and hammocks. (Sleeping bags made in China). Look in product descriptions for country of origin.
- Equinox, Ltd. (Williamsport, PA): makers of ultralight backpacking gear, including sleeping bags, tarps, ponchos packs, and totes. All Equinox Brand products made in USA.
- Feathered Friends (Seattle, WA): sleeping bags, outwear, and comforters made light and warm with (imported) goose down fill.
- Fuerte Cases (El Cajon, CA): purveyer of waterproof protective cases for laptops, PDAs, firearms, or anything else you need to keep dry. Molded plastic with foam protective inserts and no metal parts to rust. US-made brands include Pelican Storm, Seahorse, SKB, and Underwater Kinetics. Check product descriptions for country of origin.
- GizzMoVest (Goleta, CA): custom molded protective cases for handheld electronic devices, including Garmin, Delorme, or Flir GPS units
- HATCH Coolers (Kingsport, TN): soft-sided coolers and saddle bags with extra insulation and leak proof liners for wherever your adventures take you.
- Inforce-brand handheld LED lights (plus pistol and rifle lights used by military and law enforcement agencies) made by Emissive Energy Corp. (North Kingstown, RI)
- Kirkham's Outdoor Products (Salt Lake City, UT): manufacturer of Springbar USA canvas wall tents; look for the flag by product photos (other products imported).
- MagLite (Ontario, CA): flashlights and mini-flashlights. "A Work of Art that Works!" The best flashlights, in my opinion, and available in fun colors if basic black does not excite you.
- Nalgene (Rochester, NY): water bottles, bike bottles, travel mugs, and other "hydration necessities" (stainless steel bottles and soft bottle carriers imported)
- Northern Lites (Wausau, WI): high tech, lightweight snowshoes for all uses, from racing to hiking.
- Nunatak Gear (Moab, UT): ultralight down sleeping bags, apparel and backpacking gear
- Open Country Campware: aluminum campware kits, plates, pots, kettles, fry pans and coffee perks made by Metal Ware Corp. (Two Rivers, WI)
- Outdoor Research (Seattle, WA): shelter systems, headwear, gaiters/footwear, and storage systems/stuff sacks (sleeping bags and some other items imported, so inquire about particular products)
- Purcell Trench (Addy, WA): ultra-lightweight campfire grills for backcountry travelers
- Tarptent (Nevada City, CA): ultralight, mobile shelters made with US materials in Seattle, WA
- Tektite (Trenton, NJ): serious lights for serious outdoorsmen--LED flashlights and lanterns, divelights, and marker lights
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- Western Mountaineering (San Jose, CA): sleeping bags in over 30 configurations, including wide and narrow-cut mummy bags and EXTREMELITE bags, as well as vests, parkas, and comforters, all made in San Jose using ethically sourced, imported goose down. Available from Backcountry Gear
- Wiggy's (Grand Junction, CO): sleeping bags insulated with Lamilite fill
- Wild Things (Gorham, NH): light-weight climbing/outdoor gear and innovative tactical and military clothing, including for very cold environments
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- 1upUSA (Platteville, WI): bike racks, roof racks, and cargo carriers, plus trainers that provide indoor training for mountain and road bikers (Other products imported)
- Bike Friday (Eugene, OR): hand-built folding and travel bikes, made to your specifications by a small company with a great attitude.
- Cannondale Bike Co. (Bedford, PA): as of summer 2010, Cannondale bikes are no longer made in USA. (In April 2009, the company announced that it would cease all US manufacturing in 2010.)
- Catrike (Orlando, FL): high-performance recumbent trikes, with light and stylish aluminum frames. Find a local dealer.
- CETMA (Eugene, OR): cargo bikes and bike racks, making green commuting and delivery possible!
- Co-Motion Cycles (Eugene, OR): tandem bicycles, plus road, racing, and travel bikes
- CycleTote Bicycle Trailers (Ft. Collins, CO): hand-crafted bicycle trailers that allow you to haul cargo, pets, or passengers
- Detroit Bikes (Detroit, MI): commuter and urban/off-road bikes in single gear, 8-speed and up, strong and lightweight made from US steel. Often backordered but be patient.
- D2 Shoe (Santa Paula, CA): precision fit or full custom cycling shoes
- Easy Racers (Watsonville, CA): recumbent bikes for everything from cross-country riding to commuting to work. Innovative seat designs and lots of frame options, all made in USA.
- Handle Stash (Denver, CO): bike cup holders and handlebar bags, plus an insulated stem bag to keep drinks cold. Made in USA from water-resistant 600D polyester and ripstop nylong with Velcro straps. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Independent Fabrication (Newmarket, NH): custom-made bike frames in titanium or steel, your choice of paint schemes and just about everything else
- Light & Motion (Marina, CA): rechargable LED lights for bikes, photography and video, and scuba diving. Hands-free lighting designed and manufactured in USA.
- Linear Recumbent (Alfred Station, NY): recumbent bikes for comfortable transportation or outdoor exercise, handmade in beautiful western New York State.
- Litespeed Racing Components (Chattanooga, TN): manufacturer of road and mountain bikes with handcrafted titanium alloy frames
- Lynskey Performance (Chattanooga, TN): a new company by the original founders of Litespeed, making titanium bicycles for road, gravel and mountain biking
- Midwest Contracting & Mfg (WaKeeney, KS): makers of the Dirt King trike, sizes for kids and adults. Pneumatic tires on steel rims, tilting handlebars and adjusting seats, handcrafted in USA.
- Nalgene (Rochester, NY): water bottles, bike bottles, travel mugs, and other "hydration necessities" (bottle carriers imported, so check Handle Stash for American-made ones)
- Nomad Cycle PDX (Portland, OR): manufacturer of EcoSpeed "electric assist" systems to turn your bike or recumbent into an electric bike. Helps with hills and extends your biking range.
- Old Man Mountain (Bend, OR): front and rear pannier racks compatible with mountain, road/gravel and fat bikes, handmade in USA from powder-coated aluminum
- Park Tool (St. Paul, MN): bicycle repair tools made in USA (multi-tools imported)
- Saris Cycling Group (Madison, WI): manufacturer of cycle racks and trainers
- Serotta (Ballston Spa, NY): high performance custom bicycles 100 percent handcrafted in USA using carbon fiber, titanium and steel.
- Shinola (Detroit, MI): bikes for city riding and commuting, with American steel frames and forks made in Wisconsin by Waterford Precision Cycles, and assembled in Detroit. Models include the Runwell and the 3-speed Bixby in men's and women's frame designs, classic black or your choice of great colors.
- SILCA (Indianapolis, IN): cycling equipment, including bicycle pumps, packs, bottle cages, and repair tools from a company that originated in Italy but is now re-established and headquartered in Indianapolis.
- Trailmate Specialty Cycles (Bradenton, FL): adult tricycles, industrial trikes, special needs, and recumbent fun trikes, made in USA for over 40 years
- Trek Bikes (Waterloo, WI): most Trek carbon-frame bikes (except the 5000) and full suspension bikes, like the EX's, Top Fuels and Sessions, are still made at their factory in Wisconsin. (Many of the aluminum road bikes and other products are made overseas.)
- Walz Cycling Caps (San Diego, CA): cycling caps with a four-panel design to fit snuggly under a cycling helmet
- Waterford Precision Cycles (Waterford, WI): handcrafted cycles for racing or recreation, made in USA by Richard Schwinn and a dedicated group of highly skilled American craftspeople
- Wolf Tooth Components (Burnsville, MN): bicycle components, accessories and tools. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Worksman Cycles (Ozone Park, NY): this manufacturer of industrial bicycles and tricycles also makes adult tricycles, folding tricycles, and cruiser bikes. All made in New York. (And priced so that you can purchase one without mortgaging the children!)
- Aqua Jogger (Springfield, OR): buoyancy belts and other water exercise equipment (ExerSandals are imported).
- Derri-Air (Rexford, MT): GelFoam cushioned seats and padded seat covers for outdoor bikes and indoor exercise bikes, for a more comfortable ride.
- Ener-Gel Insoles (Penn Run, PA): impact-absorbing gel inserts for athletes, or anyone that is active and on their feet all day. Unlike Dr. Scholls, these inserts are made in USA. Purchase from their online store
- FitBar Strong (Merritt Island, FL): grip, obstacle, and strength training equipment for use by ninja warriors, obstacle course racers, and home gym users. Products include frame-mounted and doorway pull up bars, cable pulley systems, and obstacle trainers. The few imported products are clearly noted.
- FitCord Fitness (Gulf Shores, AL): FitCord resistance bands and body sculpting bands with a protective sleeve, color-coded by resistance level (from 7 lb to 55 lb).
- Iron Company: a great selection of American-made exercise equipment, including bars and barbells, treadmills and exer-cycles
- Legend Fitness (Knoxville, TN): manufacturer of commercial-grade strength equipment, including free weight equipment, benches, cages, racks, platforms, selectorized machines, and plate-loaded strength equipment.
- Needak Mfg. (O'Neill, NE): manufacturer of Soft Bounce rebounders, available with optional stabilizing bar and in folding or non-folding models. Great aerobic exercise that burns calories, increases strength and agility, and is fun!
- New Options Sports (Dallas, TX): orthopedic and sports medicine braces and supports for kids and adults, for knees, ankles, wrists and more. All made in USA.
- Quantum Fitness (Stafford, TX): rehabilitation and fitness equipment, including commercial and residential products, made in USA. Use Dealer Locator.
- Rogue Fitness (Columbus, OH): manufacturing rig and rack accessories (pull-up rigs, power racks and squat stands), barbells, medicine balls, and kettlebells in the US. This company has a strong commitment to American sourcing and product origins are clearly marked.
- Skwoosh (North Andover, MA): fitness cushions with patented TekPad gel, perfect for boating, rowing machines, exercise bikes, outdoor/stadium seating and more.
- York Barbell (York, PA): weighlifting equipment, including dumbbells, weight plates and sets, kettlebells and medicine balls, and more. Weight bars are made from American steel.
- A.C. Shiners (Okeana, OH): lures for all freshwater sport fish, made and painted by hand from carefully selected balsa or cedar. Perhaps the last American-made artificial lures.
- AIRE (Meridian, ID): inflatable rafts, catarafts and kayaks for whitewater enthusiasts, made with an internal bladder system with PVC shell (the craft, that is, not the enthusiasts!).
- All Pro Rods (Sumner County, TN): American-made fishing rods of graphite, titanium, and cork to be light and strong
- Avet Reels (Chatsworth, CA): saltwater fishing reels, machined from 6061-T6 aluminum stock with durable anodized finish. Single drag and double drag lever models. Designed, machined, and assembled in USA.
- Hurricane Aquasports (Warsaw, NC): recreational kayaks, sit on top kayaks, and touring kayaks, made from lightweight rigid extruded plastic with a high gloss acrylic finish. Designed for flatwater use.
- J's Upper Decks (Clarkdale, AZ): upper platform decks for pontoon boats, manufactured in USA from aluminum components and stainless steel hardward.
- Jackson Kayak (Sparta, TN): this family-owned company makes fishing, recreation and whitewater kayaks and flat-water paddlers in their TN facility. Also making Orion coolers.
- PENN Reels: most of their solid gold anodized aluminum reels are made in the USA (Philadelphia). This is typically indicated on the left side plate (Internationals), the right side plate (117 Senator), or the reel foot (Z Series). PENN is a brand of Pure Fishing
- Skwoosh North Andover, MA): fitness cushions with patented TekPad gel, perfect for boating, rowing machines, exercise bikes, outdoor/stadium seating and more. I bought one for my mom and she loves it in the driver's seat of her car.
- Sport-a-Seat: portable seat for boating, pool-side, or the sidelines of the kids' soccer games! Built to last, with steel frame, foam cushioning, Sunbrella marine canvas, and six-position ratchet hinge. Made in Connecticut.
- Sportsman Innovations (Huntsville, AR): portable fishing line spooling stations that provide all-in-one spooling with either AC or DC power. (I enjoyed the product video and I don't even fish!).
- Texas Recreation (Wichita Falls, TX): makers of Super Soft pool lounges, chairs and floats, plus flotation swimwear and flotation vests in toddler to adult sizes, all made in USA.
- Turboset (Bloomington, MN): arm support cradle that attaches to the fishing rod to increase accuracy and hook set power
- Wolf Premium Oils (Kingsport, TN): mineral oil-based products to clean and lubricate archery bows, fishing reels, and guns.
- X-Changer-R (St. Augustine, FL): oil pump systems designed to drain and fill proper oil levels in marine engines, built in USA with US-made parts by Advanced Marine Technologies Inc.
- Z-Man (Ladson, SC): soft plastic fishing baits for fresh and saltwater species
- Zoom Bait Co. (Bogart, GA): soft plastic fishing lures, made in USA for 30 years
- All Weather Billiards (Naples, FL): outdoor pool and billiard tables, handcrafted in USA with Italian slate tops for accurate play.
- E. Parrella Co. (EPCO) (Medway, MA): manufacturer of billiard balls, bocce balls, and balls for small ball bowling, for over 60 years. Available from their sister company, Paramount Industries
- Gold West Pool Tables (Portland, OR): custom pool, billiard, and snookers tables built in USA using predominantly American hardwoods.
- Jack Game Room: indoor game room tables (including poker, pool, and shuffleboard tables) made from kiln-dried hardwoods, plus outdoor foosball and ping pong tables. Custom-crafted in Northern California.
- North Meadow Croquet (Norway, ME): wood croquet sets, made in USA in 4-player and 6-player sets
- A.E. Schmidt Co. (St. Louis, MO): billiard tables with solid wood legs and quality joinery for strength, mother-of-pearl inlay sights, and Brazilian slate for a flat playing surface. These billiard tables are fine furniture, and some models even come with a dining top. In business since 1850, the company is still headed by a Schmidt!
- St. Pierre Manufacturing Corp. (Worcester, MA): pitching horseshoe sets made from drop-forged, solid steel and tournament-grade resin bocce balls
- Viking Cue Mfg. (Middleton, WI): pool cues with wood-on-wood contact surfaces for a solid feel, and an amazing array of colors and graphics. These high-quality cues are functional works of art, exclusively made in the USA since 1965.
- Wiffle Ball, Inc. (Shelton, CT): the original Wiffle ball, for batting and putting!
- Boss Bags Inc. (Hortonville, WI): detachable leather motorcycle saddlebags and luggage for Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda VTX and Valkyrie bikes
- Condor Products (Cortland, IL): wheel chocks and other products for motorcycle support, transport, and security
- FoxCreek Leather (Independence, VA): American-made riding gear and accessories
- Leader Motorcycle Accessories (St. Francis, MN): mounts for electronics (GPS units, satellite radios, MP3, cell phones, cameras), plus Desert Dawgs motorcycle rain guards.
- Leather Pros (Neenah, WI): leather saddlebags for Harley Davidson Dyna, Softail and Sportster models, made from leather and molded plastic.
- Nice Raxx (Medina, OH): storage accessories for motorcycle stands and trailer restraints.
- Pit Bull Products (Huntsville, AL): motorcycle stands, trailer restraints, and steering stabilizers, made in USA.
Archery
- Easton Archery (Salt Lake City, UT): aluminum precision arrows, all-carbon bowhunting and target arrows, archery targets and expedition-quality tent poles, made at their facilities in Utah and Iowa.
- Neet Products (Sedalia, MO): archery accessories, including quivers, pouches and armguards, handmade in USA for over 50 years.
- Whalens Hooker Release (Cadillac, MI): patented archery release, machined in USA of aluminum or brass, featuring enclosed index finger hole release designed for precision tournament or hunting archery use.
- Wolf Premium Oils (Kingsport, TN): mineral oil-based products to clean and lubricate archery bows, fishing reels, and guns.
Baseball/Softball
- Akadema Professional (Bloomingdale, NJ): wooden baseball bats made in USA. Other products imported.
- Coach Deck (San Diego, CA): decks of cards with over 50 suggested drills to help volunteer coaches working with youth sports teams. Decks available for baseball, softball, soccer, vollyball, football and basketball.
- Louisville Slugger (Louisville, KY): all bats are still made in USA. (Gloves and bags are made in the Philippines).
- Nokona Athletic Goods Co. (Nocona, TX): handcrafted leather ballgloves, still made in USA. (And yes, I just noticed that the town is spelled differently than the brand!)
- BWP Bats (Brookville, PA): youth, junior and pro baseball and softball bats, made in Pennsylvania from American hardwoods, some with the option for custom engraving.
- The Glove Doctor (Wynnewood, PA): a.k.a., John Golomb, specializing in repair and restoration of leather baseball and softball gloves, plus custom-made boxing gloves
- Golf
- Acushnet Holdings (Fairhaven, MA): manufacturer of Titleist golf balls at plants in North Dartmouth and New Bedford, MA and golf clubs assembly in Carlsbad, CA. (Note: some balls now manufactured in Thailand, and some club assembly is done in Japan, so check origin).
- Flex-Head Tees (Reeseville, WI): flexible golf tees in different colors that correspond with different ball heights. Made in USA from a high-performance polymer that is flexible, but does not break.
- Golfer's Footprint: this swing trainer is a hitting board with arrows to help standardize your setup and swing path
- Golf Me Around (St. Louis, MO): golf cart seat covers in bright, fun colors for golfers with style!
- PING Golf (Phoenix, AR): golf clubs designed, engineered and assembled in USA.
Skateboards
- Beer City Skateboards (Milwaukee, WI): a skateboard company and punk rock record label, out to prove that people can be cool even if they don't live in California! All boards made in Wisconsin.
- Hawaiian Gun Rack (Carson, CA): handmade wooden racks for surfboards, paddle boards, skateboards, snow boards, and skis.
- Lib Tech (Sequim, WA): skateboards, snowboards, ski and surfboards, made in USA by Mervin Mfg.
- Skate One Corp. (Santa Barbara, CA): Most Powell-Peralta decks are made in USA using U.S. hard rock maple. BONES WHEELS, Powell-Peralta Wheels, and MiniLogo Wheels are still made in USA. (MiniLogo, Golden Dragon and Positiv skateboards are made in China.)
Soccer
- Fold-A-Goal (Los Angeles, CA): American-made soccer goals in over 49 styles, from 2' x 4' for practice and short sided games to full-sized regulation soccer goals in tournament and standard styles.
Water Sports
- Darkfin Gloves (Dayton, TN): webbed gloves of latex rubber for surfers, divers, boater and, kayakers
- Hawaiian Gun Rack (Carson, CA): handmade wooden racks for surfboards, paddle boards, skateboards, snow boards, and skis.
- Meese Inc. (Madison, IN): manufacturers of Pool Shot portable and deck-mounted ball games (volleyball, basketball and football), floating plastic game boards, and keg coolers made in USA for park pools, swim clubs, or backyard swimming pools
Winter Sports
- Hawaiian Gun Rack (Carson, CA): handmade wooden racks for surfboards, paddle boards, skateboards, snow boards, and skis.
- Mervin Manufacturing (Sequim, WA): handcrafted snowboards and skis under the brand names Lib TECH and GNU
- Never Summer Industries (Denver, CO): snowboards crafted in their Denver factory.
- Northern Lites (Wausau, WI): high tech, lightweight snowshoes for all uses, from racing to hiking.
- Parlor Skis (East Boston, MA): skis and snowboards custom-built to suite your skiing style, physique, and terrain choice, and with your choice of graphics or custom graphics. "Made Back East".
- Shaggy's Copper Country Skis (Boyne City, MI): handcrafted snow skis since 2005.
- Unity Snowboards (Dillon, CO): snowboards crafted in Summit County, Colorado--where my pioneer ancestors settled in the mid-1800's.
- Venture Snowboards (Silverton, CO): snowboards made from scratch, completely in-house, at their Colorado facility
