Best of American-made
Best American-Made Outdoor & Sports Gear
Bats, coolers, packs and pocket knives for the backyard, the field and the trail, made in the USA. 8 picks from 8 brands in 7 states.
Updated
Disclosure: “Buy on Amazon” links are affiliate links; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. “Visit brand website” links go to each maker’s own site and are not paid.
In this list (8)
1. Benchmade Mini Bugout EDC Knife (533BK-2)
Made in Oregon City, OR
Benchmade says its blades are laser cut, machined, finished and hand-sharpened at its factory in Oregon City, Oregon. Source: benchmade.com
2. Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter Knife
Made in Post Falls, ID
Family-run knife maker whose Buck 110 Folding Hunter, introduced in 1964, is made in Post Falls, Idaho.
Buck Knives makes the 110 Folding Hunter in Post Falls, Idaho. The Amazon listing states it is “made in the United States.” Source: amazon.com
3. Case Sparxx Trapper Pocket Knife
Made in Bradford, PA
W.R. Case & Sons makes its pocket knives in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The Amazon listing states “made in the USA.” Source: amazon.com
4. Duluth Pack 304 Backpack
Made in Duluth, MN
Duluth Pack says it has manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota since 1882 and that each Duluth Pack-manufactured item is crafted in Duluth, MN. Source: duluthpack.com
5. Gerber LST Pocket Knife
Made in Portland, OR
The Gerber LST is listed as made in the USA. Gerber is based in the Portland, Oregon area. Source: amazon.com
6. Igloo Playmate Cooler
Made in Katy, TX
Igloo makes its coolers in Katy, Texas, and the Amazon listing states “made in the USA.” Source: igloocoolers.com
7. WIFFLE Ball and Bat Set (6 Balls, 2 Bats)
Made in Shelton, CT
The WIFFLE Ball has been made by the family-owned Wiffle Ball, Inc. in Shelton, Connecticut. The Amazon listing says it is made in the USA. Source: amazon.com
8. Louisville Slugger Genuine Mix Unfinished Natural Clear Baseball Bat
Made in Louisville, KY
Louisville Slugger has been crafting baseball bats in Louisville, Kentucky since 1884.
Made in Louisville, Kentucky, USA since 1884.
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.
Keep exploring
More best-of lists
Answers
Questions about this list
What is the best American-made outdoor & sports gear?
Our top picks are Benchmade Mini Bugout EDC Knife (533BK-2) (Oregon City, OR), Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter Knife (Post Falls, ID) and Case Sparxx Trapper Pocket Knife (Bradford, PA). The full list ranks 8 products from 8 brands.
Where are these products made?
They are made in Connecticut, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas. 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. 8 of the 8 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 8 also link to the maker’s own website.