18 USA-Made Gift Ideas
This holiday season, give your family, friends, and loved ones a gift they’ll love while also supporting local businesses.
No imported goods, no products made overseas, no items cheaply manufactured in sweatshops or poor working conditions.
I’ve put together a list of the best products made right here in the US of A, all by American artisans and using (mostly) American-sourced materials.
Every one of these items has been personally tested and evaluated for quality and reliability so you can trust that they’ll make a gift idea that special someone in your life will absolutely love.
Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
TOUGH, TIMELESS, ICONIC
Stay warm all through fall and winter with this Flint and Tinder jacket. Lined with flannel for warmth and built with tough, weather-resistant waxed canvas, this trucker jacket is the ultimate comfort choice for long-haul drivers and working men alike. The New Jersey-sourced Martexin waxed sailcloth canvas will grow more beautiful as it ages and develops a patina utterly unique to you, its wearer.
Not only will the fabric resistant wear, tear, scuffs, and scrapes, but you can “refinish” it by applying a fresh layer of wax periodically (at least once a year is recommended) to make it look as good as new on the outside. On the inside, however, you’ll find that once broken in, it is one of the most comfortable jackets you’ll ever wear.
Price: $298
Leatherman Arc Multi-Tool
MAGNACUT STEEL
Leatherman’s newest multi-tool delivers everything you loved about your favorite tried-and-true models (in my case, the Leatherman Wave+) but adds a few features to make it even more convenient. The Arc comes with twenty tools—everything from pliers to a diamond-coated file to reversible small and regular-sized drivers to an awl—and features Leatherman’s new diamond-like coating-finished MagnaCut steel blade.
The one-handed design lets you flip out the Arc to instantly access the pliers and all the internal tools, or flip it closed when you’re finished using it. The addition of a clip lets you carry it directly in your pocket, but the clip can be removed for easier, more comfortable carry in the four-pocket nylon belt sheath. Every Leatherman multi-tool is proudly made in Portland, Oregon and is backed by a 25-year warranty.
Price: $230
Flikr Fire Personal Concrete Fireplace Kit
FOR A CLEAN BURN
Level up your living room or deck with this compact and ultra-sturdy fireplace kit. The Personal Concrete Fireplace is a miniature firepit built to sit on any side table, coffee table, or deck table to create a beautiful—and, most importantly, clean—fire to light and warm up your evenings. The fire burns isopropyl alcohol that creates no smoke, only an eye-catching flame, with nearly an hour of burn time from just five ounces of fuel.
The sturdy cement exterior features a heat-resistant foot so you can set it on your coffee table—or even your lap—and you’ll hardly feel the heat, and no damage to your furniture. Thanks to the snuffing lid, you can put out the fire safely and quickly, and the mini fireplace will cool down quickly for easy transportation. It’s the perfect décor for guys who love fire.
Price: $99
Gerber Strongarm Fixed Blade Knife
BEST-SELLING
For that hunter, angler, woodsman, or first responder in your life, this is an excellent gift. Made using a single piece of 420HC steel, this full-tang fixed blade knife will be useful for everything from survival to combat, emergencies to camping. The rubberized diamond grip ensures a secure hold even if he’s wearing gloves or his hands are wet or slick with fish guts.
Thanks to the corrosion-resistant coating on the blade, it’ll last for years of daily use without rusting or wearing down. There’s even a MOLLE-compatible multi-sheath system that lets him mount it on his pack, vest, belt, duffel, or anywhere else he wants to carry it. It’s a knife he’ll be proud to take anywhere and everywhere to use for anything and everything.
Price: $90
Flint and Tinder 10-Year Full Zip Hoodie
BUILT FOR A DECADE
When the weather starts turning chilly, you’ll be glad you’ve got this Flint and Tinder hoodie in your drawers. Built using a sturdy, warm twelve-ounce cotton-and-polyester blend fleece made in South Carolina, it’s the ideal companion to wear hunting, hiking, or to work. The seams are reinforced using Philadelphia-sourced twill, the heavy-duty zippers are machined in Georgia, and the sweater is assembled in Los Angeles.
Flint and Tinder is so confident in its construction and comfort they back it up with a ten-year warranty, so you can trust it will last you for many cold autumns, winters, and springs to come.
Price: $128
GORUCK GR1
WEARS IN, NOT OUT
I dare you to find a tougher, more versatile backpack than the GoRuck GR1. This bad boy is built from an ultra-durable 1000-denier Cordura nylon, with an extra layer of 210-denier High Tenacity nylon to reinforce the back panel and straps. The flat-opening design makes it easy to pack and unpack as if it were a suitcase. Its “bombproof” laptop compartment features a hard plastic frame sheet that provides extra stability and protection for your delicate electronics, but can be removed if you’re traveling laptop-free and need more expandable storage space.
Between the large elastic interior pocket, large zippered mesh interior pocket, small inner storage compartment, and external slant pocket, you’ve got plenty of options for organizing your gear to maximum efficiency. Best of all, the backpack is rainproof, TSA-compliant, built in the USA, and backed by a “Scars Lifetime Guarantee”.
Price: $335+
Pelican 65QW Elite Wheeled Cooler
GUARANTEED FOR LIFE
Built for everything from camping to mountain climbing to backyard BBQs, the Pelican 65QW Elite Wheeled Cooler will be the ultimate all-season companion to take everywhere for every occasion. The exterior is a hyper-durable polyethylene that will shrug off bumps, falls, and scratches.
The stainless steel hardware, ABS plastic latch, and TPE handle are all constructed to stand up to plenty of hard use whether you’re at a music festival, camping lake-side, or dragging your cooler along a rocky beach. The two-inch polyurethane insulation proves extreme cold retention so your ice won’t melt and your contents will stay cold all day long. Given all that, it should be no surprise that this US-made cooler is guaranteed for life—and will last that long.
Price: $520
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
AWARD-WINNING WHISKEY
Not many gifts are more appreciated than a fine bottle of something strong, and you won’t find many finer than Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. The bourbon spends time in two different types of charred oak barrels—with the second one deeply toasted and lightly charred—to give it a truly unique flavor.
The aromas of caramel, dark fruit, marzipan, toasted oak, and chocolate are complemented to perfection by the tastes of fruit, spices, hazelnut, vanilla, and dark caramel. Between its rich amber color and its long, creamy, honeyed apple-heavy finish, it’s a delight to drink both neat and on the rocks.
Price: $55+
Dango T01 Tactical Wallet
LIMITED EDITION
Help him keep his loadout slim and trim with this handy tactical wallet. The Dango wallet system is an ultra-sturdy Anodized Aluminum chassis, and in the T01, you also get the MT02 Multi-Tool (with hex drivers, nail pryers, a serrated and straight edge, paracord cutter, and a stand for your phone) along with paracord backing.
It’s tough, hyper-versatile, and reliable enough to survive any climate and environment, all while keeping his most valuable cards and IDs safe. It’s even TSA-compliant (without the multi-tool, naturally) so he can hop a flight and arrive at his destination locked and loaded for action.
Price: $99
Evergreen Cases Seahorse 56 EDC Dry Box
RUSTPROOF, DUSTPROOF, & WATERTIGHT
Whether he’s headed out for a sailing trip, a fishing weekend, or a diving adventure, he’ll be glad to have the Evergreen Cases Seahorse 56 EDC Dry Box along for company. This dry box is sized to house his most important essentials—watch, keys, wallet, phone, etc.—and keep them secure against rust, dust, and, of course, water.
The waterproof solid polycarbonate exterior can withstand impact, collisions, and submersion, and the inner silicone shock-absorbing interior ensures all your precious contents remain unharmed. It’s designed to float, making it great to use in case of emergency situations, but it can also be tied or clipped to any backpack, duffel bag, kayak, or SUP. It’s the ultimate watersports companion.
Price: $30
Shinola x Vermont Copper Flask
BETTER WITH AGE
For the gentleman who likes to carry a little tipple around with him everywhere he goes, the Shinola x Vermont Copper Flask makes the perfect gift. Each flask is handmade using gorgeous copper for the bottle and tan leather for the case. Both leather and copper will patinate beautifully with age and frequent handling, becoming all the more unique to its owner.
The copper interior won’t rust or contaminate your liquor, so you can trust that every swig out of this flask is as true-to-taste as it gets. Sized to store twelve ounces of liquor, it’s perfect for both guys who share and guys who prefer to drink alone.
Price: $595 $416+
Señor Lechuga The Joe Rogan Hot Sauce Collection
SMALL BATCH HEAT
Add some kick to your meals with this mouth-watering, tongue-tingling hot sauce three-pack. The small batch hot sauce is brewed in partnership with Joe Rogan, and each features a powerful chili pepper (habanero, ghost pepper, and Carolina reapers) to deliver a sizzling hot kick to your palate.
But the flavor isn’t overpowered by the heat; the sauces are wonderfully well-balanced, making your taste buds dance and adding lovely complexity to your meals. If he’s the sort of guy who wins hot wing contests or can’t eat a meal without some sort of spice, this will be the perfect gift for him.
Price: $55
Benchmade Redoubt EDC Pocket Knife
TACTICAL EDC
Give him the gift of an EDC upgrade with the Benchmade Redoubt. This compact, lightweight tactical knife is purpose-built in Oregon to deliver convenience, versatility, and reliability for every task from gutting fish to self-defense. The drop point blade is made from CPM-D2 stainless steel, with a 60 to 62 RC rating, excellent edge retention, and impressive sharpness.
The handle is fashioned from Grivory, a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material that is both wonderfully grippy and resilient to high temperatures, water damage, and corrosion. Thanks to the belt clip and lanyard hole, you can carry it however best suits your needs.
Price: $200
Tactile Turn Titanium Bolt Action Pen
LIGHTWEIGHT YET ROBUST
Want a writing tool that will never quit on you? Then you need the Tactile Turn Titanium Bolt Action Pen. As its name suggests, this pen is built using titanium, which is both tougher and lighter than steel. The bolt action smoothly extends and retracts your pen with a single motion of your thumb.
The fine point 0.38 mm Pilot G2 writes effortlessly on any notebook or legal pad, and can be easily refilled (using standard refills) so you never run out of ink. Smooth, sleek, tough, and compact, it’s the perfect work, travel, and school pen.
Price: $99
Field Notes Expedition Notebooks
WEATHERPROOF
There’s nothing worse than losing important notes to heavy rain, falling snow, or a drop into mud. The Field Notes Expedition Notebooks was designed to ensure that never happens to you. Each sheet of paper is made from Yupo Synthetic, a polypropylene resin that is as easy to write on as regular paper, but is utterly tear-proof and waterproof.
The non-porous synthetic paper is compatible with pencils, fine-tip markers, and ballpoint pens, and can be written on anywhere, anytime.
Price: $15
Todd Snyder Made In L.A. Premium Jersey T-Shirt
MODERN FIT
Classy good looks meets American-made comfort in this Todd Snyder tee. The Made In L.A. Premium Jersey T-Shirt is crafted from a soft, pure cotton jersey fabric that is reactive garment-dyed for a more relaxed look and long-lasting colors.
The shirt is soft and fine to the touch, tough enough to wear through summer and winter both, and won’t fade or sag even with regular washing. Pair it with your favorite jeans for a comfortable weekend of relaxation or a sports coat for a work-friendly “tech CEO” look.
Price: $68
American Giant Active Fleece Jacket
LIGHTWEIGHT YET WARM
Hit the slopes, streets, or clubs this winter in style and comfort in American Giant’s Active Fleece Jacket. The recycled Polartec polyester fleece exterior and nylon interior are sourced in the USA and assembled in Middlesex, North Carolina. The fabric is lightweight and flexible enough it won’t slow down your winter job or snowboarding run, but offers the sort of warmth only synthetic fleece is capable of.
Thanks to the chest pocket, you’ve got extra storage space for your phone, wallet, and other essentials you want to keep close at hand, freeing up the handwarmer side pockets for your hands (even in gloves) and nothing else.
Price: $198
Rogue Industries American Bison Leather Front Pocket Wallet
SLIM CARRY
Carry your cash and cards more safely with Rogue Industries’ Front Pocket Wallet. Each wallet is crafted in Maine using American bison leather, a material that is both insanely tough and wonderfully unique-looking. The wallet is cut slim and shaped just right to fit in your front pocket precisely, making it all but invisible to pickpockets. With space for up to twelve cards and a bit of cash, it’s the ideal addition to your EDC loadout.
Price: $65
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