KÜHL does make products in the USA. Like most clothing brands, we rely on innovative partners to manufacture our products.
While Kuhl makes a big fuss over being born in the mountains of Utah, these pants are made in China. The fabric is way to stiff.
Everything Carhartt makes is designed in Dearborn, Michigan, just a few miles from our original HQ. Carhartt employs more than 2,000 American workers, and more than 1,000 UFCW union members. Our “Made in the USA” line is built in four factories in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Best Outdoor Clothing Brands of 2021
- Patagonia.
- Marmot.
- Columbia Sportswear.
- The North Face.
- REI Co-op.
- Outdoor Research.
- Kuhl.
- Rab.
While countless companies are laying off workers and downsizing during the coronavirus pandemic, Seattle-based Outdoor Research is doing the opposite. “Made in China,” not the United States, and certainly not Seattle.
As you can imagine, it is much easier to filter and find those products when you're shopping online. In fact, you can use that filter on our website here to view the almost 4000 items REI carries made in the USA! At REI, we believe time outside is fundamental to a life well lived.
REI currently lists nearly 4,000 products on their website identified as being made in the USA (though if you eliminate books, maps, food, luggage, and “gift” knick-knacks and greeting cards, the number is closer to 2,000).
NEMO Equipment, Inc. is a company based in Dover, New Hampshire, that designs and manufactures outdoor equipment, tents, sleeping pad's and shelters. NEMO was founded by Cam Brensinger in 2002, while studying industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Outdoor Research makes top-notch clothing and bivy sacks. Outdoor Research also makes great pants, softshell jackets (they are the lightest on the market), bivy sacks and gaiters.
Outdoor Research has been sold to Dan Nordstrom, who assumes the title of president and CEO of the company effective immediately. While at Nordstrom.com, he took the company from $1 million in sales to just under $200 million.
- USA-Made Clothing. In our search for ethical products, we continually look for brands that value transparency and quality—and American-made clothing companies make a persistent bet on both.
- Buck Mason.
- Todd Shelton.
- Hackwith Design House.
- American Trench.
- LACAUSA.
- Back Beat Co.
- Bluer Denim.
No, the majority of Patagonia products are not made in the USA. They produce their clothing and gear in over 40 factories across 16 countries. Across 1,123 products in their store, only 3.12% are made in the USA.
Made in USA Activewear: An Ultimate Source Guide
- Aero Tech Designs Cyclewear offers cycle wear for men, women, and kids made in USA.
- American Fitness Wear is a Veteran owned company that manufactures activewear for men & women in the USA.
- Boathouse Sports elite performance wear for men and women is made in Pennsylvania.
Paria has been have been supportive, responsive and very helpful. The quality of the poles is good and I have nothing bad to say about the company. 10/10 would recommend solely based in their awesome customer support. Ive got their bug high and tarp, no complaints.
Denver Tent CompanyDenver Tent has been making the highest quality tents since 1890. They have what you need for your camping trip or outdoor adventure and are proud to present their great variety of tents made 100% in the USA.
Outdoor Vitals gets mixed reviews, solid specs but they're just getting things made in China to a price point. Take a look at the Hammock Gear Econ Burrow top quilt. It's a quality piece for just a bit more $$$. I got a sleeping bag for my son from them when they had a big sale.
Exxel Outdoors owns and operates the largest sleeping bag factory in America, located in Haleyville, Alabama. Currently they produce rectangular sleeping bags, made in America with imported materials. Their production plans are underway to bring their mummy and shaped sleeping bag production to their Alabama factory.
Today, Big Agnes makes high-quality tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags and outdoor apparel. They are still a small and highly specialized company which tests their products extensively before putting them on the market. We have listed Big Agnes tents in our review of the Best Backpacking Tents.
Sleeping Bags – Made in USA
- Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20° Sleeping Bag.
- Western Mountaineering Antelope MF 5° Sleeping Bag.
- Western Mountaineering Apache MF 15° Sleeping Bag.
- Western Mountaineering Alder MF 25° Sleeping Bag.
- Western Mountaineering Badger MF 15° Sleeping Bag.
- Western Mountaineering Highlite 35° F Bag.
