American made packs...suggestions?

[KDOG]

I like to try to purchase US made goods when I can but besides the more tactical gear like Kifaru and Spec Ops, I don't really see any us made packs. Any suggestions?

[backpacker451]

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[yellowsirocco]

Ula..........

[backpacker451]

Mystery Ranch. Dana Gleason from Dana Designs owns it. Own one of the day packs love it. 100% Montana made in the states.

[68fish]

+1 for ULA

[beachbunny]

i'm hitting the trail with my kifaru UL in a couple weeks and looking forward to it

[Dawg]

+1 for ULA and Mystery Ranch. Also check out McHale Packs. Cusom made and expensive but awesome.

[perrymk]

There are a number of manufacturers of military gear made in USA also, but not really lightweight so I left them out. There are also a few daypack and luggage makers in the USA.

There may be even more lightweight companies; these are just the ones I came up with off hand. They are in no particular order.

Six Moon Designs
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/comparepacks.html

Equinox
http://www.equinoxltd.com/the-gear/b...d-pack-covers/

ZPacks
http://www.zpacks.com/backpacks.shtml

Gossamer Gear
http://gossamergear.com/packs/backpacks.html

ULA
http://www.ula-equipment.com/packoverview.asp

Ray Jardine backpack kit (sew your own)
http://www.rayjardine.com/ray-way/Ba...-Kit/index.htm

[leaftye]

SMD and ULA both sell gear made in China, but I think their packs are still made in the USA. Check with them before buying if it's really that important.

You can also buy a custom pack from McHale or Zimmer.

[aaronthebugbuffet]

Hyperlite Mtn Gear

[T-Rx]

+1 for ULA packs and also JRB quilts. I also think that Warbonnet hammocks are made in the good old USA.

[Rasty]

SMD and ULA both sell gear made in China, but I think their packs are still made in the USA. Check with them before buying if it's really that important.

You can also buy a custom pack from McHale or Zimmer.

I don't think ULA sells anything except packs, pack covers and a rain skirt. I think the other stuff is gone now.

[Odd Man Out]

This thread has a long list of cottage industries selling outdoor gear. Not all of it is made in the USA, but certainly a lot more than you will find in most places - kind of goes with "cottage industry".

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...-updated/page2

[leaftye]

I don't think ULA sells anything except packs, pack covers and a rain skirt. I think the other stuff is gone now.

They started selling a sleeping bag made in China. Their front page still says "COMFORTABLE, DURABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT SEWN IN THE USA" which isn't 100% true now.

[Rasty]

I don't think ULA sells anything except packs, pack covers and a rain skirt. I think the other stuff is gone now.

They started selling a sleeping bag made in China. Their front page still says "COMFORTABLE, DURABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT SEWN IN THE USA" which isn't 100% true now.

When did that start? I guess in the last week. They need to update the website asap if it's made in China. Why would a company with amazing seamstresses not sew on site?

[Sidewinder]

Mountain Laurel Designs packs are made in the USA, I've been to Ron's shop all packs are sewn in the shop

http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com...x.php?cPath=25

[Gillum]

I own the Windrider... Made in Maine

http://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/

[leaftye]

When did that start? I guess in the last week. They need to update the website asap if it's made in China. Why would a company with amazing seamstresses not sew on site?

It started within the last week or two. It's a rebranded Klymit bag. I would've been smarter if ULA kept the Klymit branding.

[skinewmexico]

My ULA and Gossamer Gear packs are amazing, and the customer service is next to none. Tons of great gear made in the US.

[moytoy]

These packs are US made, http://www.elementalhorizons.com/packs.aspx