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Made in Alaska · Made in USA · Checked Oct 19, 2026
Small shops and established builders who make their gear here, starting with Alaska. Every origin claim below is in the maker's own words, with a link so you can check it yourself.
How to read this: "Made in Alaska" and "Made in USA" mean the maker says the product is made here, all or virtually all, which is the FTC standard. "Made in USA · imported materials" and "Assembled in USA" are the maker's own qualified claims. "Some products US-made" means only certain lines are, so check the product page before you buy. "US small maker" marks independent, owner-run shops. These are our own text labels, not the State of Alaska's "Made in Alaska" logo. Nobody paid to be listed, and these aren't affiliate links. See how we label origin.
Fairbanks, AK
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Arctic parkas, mitts, hats, packs, duffels and dog-mushing gear.
What the maker says: “Every piece of equipment and clothing is designed and sewn at Apocalypse Design, in Fairbanks, Alaska.” source
Alaska shipping: In-state (ships from Fairbanks; store at 201 Minnie St). Rate not quoted. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks · Packs & bags
Wasilla, AK
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Leather chest holsters (Guides Choice), belts, rifle slings.
What the maker says: “Hand-cut, stitched and molded in Wasilla, Alaska. Listed in the State of Alaska 'Made in Alaska' product directory.” source · more
Alaska shipping: In-state. Not quoted. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Fishing & hunting gear
Anchorage, AK (brand); built in the Lower 48
Made in USAUS small maker
Freighter pack frames and pack bags (Hunter, Pinnacle, Yukon).
What the maker says: “Hunter bag: 'Made in the USA.' Frame parts: 'nearly every piece of this custom pack is made for us right here in the heart of the United States.' NOT made in Alaska.” source
Alaska shipping: Barney's: $15 flat Alaska shipping, or Anchorage pickup (from kits.json cart test)
Packs & bags
Homer, AK
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Duffels and gear bags, waterproof rifle scabbards, fleece and outerwear, commercial-fishing bags (brailers, slush bags), custom canvas.
What the maker says: “We take pride in manufacturing our products right here in beautiful Homer Alaska.” source
Alaska shipping: In-state (Homer). Rate not quoted. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags · Fishing & hunting gear · Clothing & socks
Kake, AK (Southeast)
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Welded waterproof dry bags, hip packs, dry daypacks, waterproof rifle case, berry baskets.
What the maker says: “All of our bags are machine sewn, hot air welded, and radio frequency welded by hand in our 2500 square foot workshop in Kake, Alaska.” source
Alaska shipping: USPS Priority (3-day) only; no overnight. Rate at checkout. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags · Fishing & hunting gear
Wasilla, AK
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Custom fur hats, mitts, slippers, headbands (beaver, otter, mink, fox).
What the maker says: “Everything we produce is hand-made ... fur sourced from the Alaskan Trappers Association.” source
Alaska shipping: In-state; local shop. Not quoted. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
Alaska (town not stated on site)
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Pack bags for freighter frames (Revelation 7800), duffels, meat sling, accessory pockets.
What the maker says: “Made In Alaska, USA (product spec list).” source
Alaska shipping: In-state. Rate not quoted. The Revelation 7800 is backordered 8 to 12 weeks. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags · Fishing & hunting gear
Anchorage, AK (328 W 4th Ave)
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Hand-made beaver trapper hats and custom fur hats.
What the maker says: “Ziggy ... makes them. Right here. By hand.” source
Alaska shipping: $20 shipping to US addresses
Clothing & socks
Anchorage, AK (211 W Ship Creek Ave)
Made in AlaskaUS small maker
Ulu knives, cutting bowls, sharpeners.
What the maker says: “Specializing in the Manufacture of Ulu Knives, Handle Assembling & Packaging for Distribution. Factory tours show the blade and handle being assembled.” source
Alaska shipping: In-state; Anchorage store pickup. Not quoted. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Knives & tools
Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer, AK
Some products US-made
Arctic Oven hot tents, UHMW freight sleds and pulks, pulk bags, canvas tarps, wall tents, bags; VBX bunny boots; logo apparel.
What the maker says: “Freight sleds 'built ... in Fairbanks, Alaska'. Canvas tarp 'Handcrafted in Alaska'. Electronics Insulator Pouch 'Made in Alaska'. Company: 'Many of our product are made in Alaska.' VBX bunny boots are made in China (company told ADN/Alaska Public no US factory can make them).” source · more · more
Alaska shipping: In-state; stores in Anchorage (2424 E 5th Ave) and Fairbanks allow pickup. Freight items are rated at checkout. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Tents & shelters · Winter travel & boats
Anchorage, AK (founder from Wasilla)
Some products US-made
Roto-molded coolers, ROAM 18-V portable vacuum sealer, Byway insulated backpack, HandyBonk fish bonker.
What the maker says: “Company: 'PROUDLY DESIGNED & DEVELOPED IN ALASKA' (design claim, not manufacturing). HandyBonk: 'Crafted in the USA'. Coolers, sealer and backpack: no manufacturing origin stated.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Ships from Anchorage; 'no minimum' fast shipping claim. Rate not quoted. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Camp & safety
No Alaska makers in this category yet.
Mancos, CO
Made in USAUS small maker
Packrafts.
What the maker says: “Handcrafted in our workshop ... Mancos, Colorado ... made in the USA. CEO says over 90% of materials are American; zippers (Germany) and valves (Sri Lanka) are imported.” source · more · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Winter travel & boats
Lake Waccamaw, NC
Made in USAUS small maker
Axes (Velvicut line, Hudson Bay, Boy's Axe), hatchets, striking tools.
What the maker says: “100% Made in USA since 1886. Forged, finished and assembled at Lake Waccamaw using domestic steel, hickory and fiberglass.” source
Alaska shipping: Sold through dealers; not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Knives & tools
Northfield / Waterbury, VT
Made in USA
Merino socks.
What the maker says: “Designed, knit, finished and packaged in Vermont, USA.” source
Alaska shipping: Cart test showed free standard shipping to AK. The terms page limits free shipping to the contiguous US, so recheck at send time.
Clothing & socks
Mount Airy, NC (made by Nester Hosiery)
Made in USA
Merino socks.
What the maker says: “Made in Mount Airy, NC with 100% U.S.-sourced materials (merino, nylon, spandex, packaging).” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
Seattle, WA
Made in USA · imported materialsUS small maker
Down sleeping bags, down jackets.
What the maker says: “Designed, cut, sewn, filled, finished and inspected in Seattle. Down is sourced from Eastern Europe and fabrics from abroad.” source
Alaska shipping: Ships to AK by USPS only; free shipping does not apply to AK/HI. Rate at checkout. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Sleep · Clothing & socks
Grand Junction, CO
Made in USAUS small maker
Hunting/hot tents (Cimarron, Redcliff), wood stoves, packs and frames.
What the maker says: “All of this is made possible by our team in Grand Junction, Colorado, where we take pride in every stitch, seam, and detail. See also the 'Made Start to Finish in Grand Junction, CO' shop tour.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Ships to AK and HI by USPS Priority; cost at checkout; signature over $750 (Not cart-tested by us.)
Tents & shelters · Packs & bags
San Jose, CA
Made in USA · imported materialsUS small maker
Down sleeping bags and jackets.
What the maker says: “Bags are made by hand in WM's San Jose factory. Goose down and some shell fabrics are sourced internationally. Retailer GGG lists 'Made in the U.S.A.'” source · more
Alaska shipping: Via Garage Grown Gear: free AK shipping on $50+ (cart test)
Sleep
Louisville, CO
Made in USAUS small maker
Bear-resistant food canisters.
What the maker says: “Finished products are manufactured in-house in Louisville, Colorado, with US component, packaging and print suppliers (Manufacturing Code of Conduct). Retailers list US origin.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Free USPS to AK in cart test
Camp & safety
Oregon City, OR
Made in USA
Folding and fixed hunting knives.
What the maker says: “2025 catalog: the lineup represents work in its Oregon City factory. Confirm each model page before badging, since past lines included imports.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Knives & tools
Kalispell, MT
Made in USAUS small maker
Bear spray.
What the maker says: “Manufactures, packages and ships its bear spray from Kalispell, Montana.” source
Alaska shipping: Won't ship to Alaska (hazmat); buy locally
Camp & safety
Boise/Meridian, ID
Made in USAUS small maker
Hunting pack systems and frames.
What the maker says: “Backpacks Built in the USA. Built and shipped in Idaho.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags
Colorado (family business); production by US partners incl. FirstSpear, Fenton MO
Made in USAUS small maker
Kit bags (chest packs), packs, harnesses, holsters.
What the maker says: “Supplier page headed 'Made in America'. Manufacturing through US partners such as FirstSpear (Fenton, Missouri), plus in-house holsters.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags
Frenchtown, MT (moved production to Missoula in Jan 2026 per reports)
Made in USA
Hunting knives (Blackfoot 2.0, Stoneface), kitchen knives.
What the maker says: “Our knives are made 100% in Frenchtown, Montana in the USA.” source
Alaska shipping: Ships within the USA; AK rate not verified. Most knives sell out in weekly drops. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Knives & tools
Spokane, WA
Made in USAUS small maker
Handmade work, wildland fire and packer boots.
What the maker says: “Built entirely by hand in Spokane (USA-made boots page).” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Boots & footwear
Ely, MN
Made in USAUS small maker
Mukluks and winter moccasins.
What the maker says: “Mukluks are manufactured in Ely, Minnesota (cut and machine-sewn). Product tags read 'MADE IN THE USA'.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Boots & footwear
Seattle area, WA
Made in USA · imported materialsUS small maker
Ultralight tents.
What the maker says: “ProTrek: sewn in Seattle, Washington using U.S. and imported materials (product page).” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Tents & shelters
Spokane, WA
Made in USA
Handmade stitchdown work, packer and smokejumper boots.
What the maker says: “Handmade in Spokane with hand-sewn stitchdown construction.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Boots & footwear
Duluth, MN
Made in USAUS small maker
Waxed-canvas packs, bags, bushcraft packs, mittens.
What the maker says: “Every pack is cut, stitched, and built by hand in our Duluth, Minnesota workshop.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Actual carrier rates (no free/flat shipping). AK not excluded. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags
Denver, CO
Made in USAUS small maker
Handmade skis with Colorado wood cores.
What the maker says: “Handmade in Denver, CO with wood from Colorado trees.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Winter travel & boats
Viroqua, WI (frames); sewn by Jacquart Fabric Products, Ironwood, MI
Made in USAUS small maker
Canvas hot tents and frames.
What the maker says: “Tents are cut and sewn in the USA by partner Jacquart (Ironwood, MI); aluminum frames are made at Viroqua HQ.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Tents & shelters
Telluride (Mountain Village), CO
Made in USAUS small maker
Custom skis including touring.
What the maker says: “Built in Mountain Village, Telluride, Colorado.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Winter travel & boats
Ely, MN
Made in USAUS small maker
Anoraks, winter wear.
What the maker says: “Designed, cut, sewn and inspected in Minnesota.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
Salida, CO
Assembled in USAUS small maker
Down quilts.
What the maker says: “Shells are made overseas; quilts are filled, finished and inspected in Salida (partially outsourced since 2017). No 'Made in USA' badge.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Sleep
Wisconsin
US-made per retailer (unconfirmed)
Lightweight snowshoes.
What the retailer says: “Retailer Garage Grown Gear lists 'Made in the U.S.A.'” source
Alaska shipping: Via GGG: free AK shipping on $50+
Winter travel & boats
Grand Junction, CO
Made in USAUS small maker
Lamilite synthetic sleeping bags, FTRSS bag systems, waders, insulated clothing.
What the maker says: “Made in the USA at the Grand Junction factory. The site says the factory is 'preparing to reopen' for select preorders, and a 2026 listing offers the business for sale.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Sleep
Dillon / Bozeman, MT
Some products US-made
Montana merino base layers, mid-layers, socks.
What the maker says: “'Sheep to Shelf' Montana-grown merino processed and sewn by US partners. Some products are marked 'Imported' or 'Made in Bangladesh', so check each product.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
Colorado and Wyoming (sewing)
Some products US-made
Packs, frames, tipis/shelters, stoves, belts; apparel (imported).
What the maker says: “'Kifaru products are proudly sewn in Colorado and Wyoming.' Bags: 'manufactured in the United States of America'. Shirts, hoodies, socks, gaiters, fleece are marked '*Product Imported'.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Ships to AK by UPS/USPS at checkout rates; free-shipping promos exclude AK/HI. AK users report about $18 to $19 USPS for a frame (forum, unverified). (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags · Tents & shelters
Bozeman, MT
Some products US-made
Hunting packs, frames and pack accessories; also apparel, tents and accessories (imported).
What the maker says: “Stone Glacier backpacks, and backpack accessories are proudly Made in the USA ... Other Stone Glacier products such as lifestyle gear, tents, and accessories are manufactured in various international locations.” source
Alaska shipping: $35.72 FedEx 2-Day to Palmer in cart test (ground was $91.84)
Packs & bags
Seattle, WA (also Reno, NV and Cork, Ireland)
Some products US-made
Sleeping pads, stoves, water filters, snow safety.
What the maker says: “Each product page has a 'Country of Origin' field. NeoAir XTherm NXT, XLite NXT, MondoKing 3D, Compressible Pillow, MSR WindBurner and Platypus QuickDraw all say 'Made in USA of US and Imported Materials'. MSR PocketRocket 2 is made in South Korea.” source · more · more
Alaska shipping: Free FedEx Ground to AK in cart test
Sleep · Camp & safety
Portland, OR
Some products US-made
Boots; the Portland factory makes Mountain Light and other stitchdown/recraftable models.
What the maker says: “Mountain Light is built top to bottom in Danner's Portland factory. Many other Danner boots are imported, so check the 'Made in USA' tag on each model.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Boots & footwear
Winona, MN
Some products US-made
Quilts and sleeping bags (custom and stock).
What the maker says: “Custom quilts are handmade in Winona. Standard Revelation quilts are stuffed, finished and inspected in Winona with imported shells.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Sleep
Seattle, WA
Some products US-made
Rugged twill bags, Mackinaw wool, tin cloth, leather goods; many imported lines.
What the maker says: “Product pages carry a 'Manufacturing' field. For example, Medium Rugged Twill Duffle: 'Made in USA with imported material.' About 117 products carry a 'Made in the USA' badge (Mackinaw wool, rugged twill bags, bridle leather, some knits). Many others are imported.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Free shipping to AK in cart test ($99+ economy policy)
Clothing & socks · Packs & bags
Los Angeles, CA (production); Huckberry house brand, San Francisco
Some products US-made
10-Year Hoodie, tees, flannels.
What the maker says: “10-Year Hoodie: made in USA, cut, sewn and washed in Los Angeles from US materials (listing). Other Flint and Tinder items vary.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
Pagosa Springs, CO (also Bozeman, MT)
Some products US-made
Wool-hybrid technical apparel.
What the maker says: “Many products say 'Made in USA | Garments sewn in USA'. Others say 'sewn in Vietnam' or 'made in Japan'. Check each product.” source · more
Alaska shipping: See deals file (cart test) (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
West Melbourne, FL
Some products US-made
Ultralight DCF tents (Duplex, Triplex, Plex Solo), Arc Haul packs, quilts, accessories.
What the maker says: “Arc Haul packs and Duplex tents: 'Designed and assembled in the USA from domestic and imported components' (product pages). Vertice rain gear: 'Imported.' The team page says gear is sewn in West Melbourne, FL; badge product by product.” source · more · more
Alaska shipping: USPS Priority Mail $14.95 to Palmer (99645) for a rain jacket in our cart test; tents and packs quoted separately in the kits.
Tents & shelters · Packs & bags
Post Falls, ID
Some products US-made
Knives (110, hunting fixed blades).
What the maker says: “Most knives are made in Post Falls, but some models are imported. Product pages state each knife's origin.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Knives & tools
Duluth, MN
Some products US-made
Canvas and leather packs, canoe packs, bags; the store also resells other brands.
What the maker says: “Duluth Pack's own bags/packs are handcrafted in Duluth, Minnesota. Its 'Made in the USA' collection includes other brands, so check each item.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Ships to AK/HI; delivery up to 24 days. Cost at checkout. (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags
Biddeford, ME (plus a Mexico facility)
Some products US-made
Dyneema packs, shelters, stuff sacks.
What the maker says: “Manufactures in Maine and Mexico. The Southwest 55 lists 'Made in Mexico' (Garage Grown Gear listing). Some items such as the Junction are listed as made in Biddeford.” source · more · more
Alaska shipping: Via Garage Grown Gear: free AK shipping on $50+ (kits.json cart test)
Packs & bags · Tents & shelters
Nederland, CO (relaunched brand)
Some products US-made
Merino apparel.
What the maker says: “Has a 'USA Made Sweaters' collection (3D-knit in Brooklyn, NY). Other lines not verified.” source
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Clothing & socks
Bozeman, MT
Some products US-made
Packs (hunting, military, wildland fire, daypacks).
What the maker says: “Military/assault packs and some limited runs are made in Bozeman. Most consumer packs are imported (Vietnam/Philippines). Check each product page.” source · more
Alaska shipping: Not verified (Not cart-tested by us.)
Packs & bags
No US makers in this category yet.
Origin checked Oct 19, 2026 from each maker's own site unless marked. Makers change factories, so a claim can go stale; we recheck before featuring a product. Know an Alaska maker we missed? Tell us.