Best of American-made
Best American-Made Gifts
Gift baskets, lighters, tumblers and other presents made in the USA. 9 picks from 9 brands in 6 states.
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In this list (9)
- Zippo Classic Brushed Chrome Lighter
- DecalGirl Kindle Skin - SciFi
- Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze, NANOWEB, 6-String, 12-53
- Missouri Meerschaum Country Gentleman Corn Cob Pipe, Bent Bit
- Tervis Made in USA Double-Walled Insulated Tumblers, 16 oz (4 Pack)
- Gourmet Kentucky Treats Gift Basket
- Governors Choice Basket
- Kentucky Sampler Basket from A Taste of Kentucky
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon Caramel Gift Box
1. Zippo Classic Brushed Chrome Lighter
Made in Bradford, PA
Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932 and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee.
Zippo makes its windproof lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The Amazon listing states “made in the USA.” Source: amazon.com
2. DecalGirl Kindle Skin - SciFi
Made in Rehoboth Beach, DE
DecalGirl says all of its skins are made in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and that they are printed, packed and shipped in the USA. Source: decalgirl.com
3. Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze, NANOWEB, 6-String, 12-53
Made in Elkton, MD
Elixir Strings are made by W. L. Gore & Associates, whose Elixir Strings operation is at 201 Airport Road, Elkton, Maryland; the Cecil Whig reports the strings are made near Elkton. Source: cecildaily.com
4. Missouri Meerschaum Country Gentleman Corn Cob Pipe, Bent Bit
Made in Washington, MO
Missouri Meerschaum has made corn cob pipes in Washington, Missouri, since 1869. Source: corncobpipe.com
5. Tervis Made in USA Double-Walled Insulated Tumblers, 16 oz (4 Pack)
Made in Osprey, FL
Tervis says its classic Tritan drinkware is made in the USA (its stainless steel and melamine lines are imported). The company has manufactured in Florida since 1967 and is based at its original Osprey, Florida plant. Source: tervis.com
8. Kentucky Sampler Basket from A Taste of Kentucky
Made in Kentucky
Curated gift basket featuring Kentucky-made products.
9. Woodford Reserve Bourbon Caramel Gift Box
Made in Kentucky
Made with Woodford Reserve bourbon in Kentucky.
How we rank: Lists are ranked by how well each product’s American origin is documented: editor’s picks first, then products whose maker names the city and links a source, then fully made-in-USA products ahead of assembled ones, then alphabetically. No brand pays to be listed. How we verify origin.
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What is the best American-made gifts?
Our top picks are Zippo Classic Brushed Chrome Lighter (Bradford, PA), DecalGirl Kindle Skin - SciFi (Rehoboth Beach, DE) and Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze, NANOWEB, 6-String, 12-53 (Elkton, MD). The full list ranks 9 products from 9 brands.
Where are these products made?
They are made in Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Each entry names the state, and the city when the maker gives it.
How did you rank this list?
Lists are ranked by how well each product’s American origin is documented: editor’s picks first, then products whose maker names the city and links a source, then fully made-in-USA products ahead of assembled ones, then alphabetically. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these all made in the USA?
Yes. 9 of the 9 are labeled made in the USA by their makers. Listings we can’t confirm are left off. How we verify.
Where can I buy them?
Every product has a “Buy on Amazon” link to its live Amazon listing, where you’ll see the current price and reviews. 7 of the 9 also link to the maker’s own website.