I have the wingman - need to get the knife sharpened but otherwise it’s a fantastic tool
I think that is also a Jocko Willink venture. I saw a thing on them moving some of the textile machinery into the place. There was some particular quality to the machine and type of fabric that it created which made it worth it for them to go to great lengths to get it in place and working so that they could begin production.
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Another thread for this discussion, but COVID is proving how wrong this belief is. Relying on other countries for manufacturing has been a huge negative on our economy and ability to supply our needs, in a time of crisis.
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It is a Jocko project. He runs a BJJ camp up here too that I may go to, if we get any time between this pandemic and the next.
They actually sought out a lot of the old-school boot makers from decades past when shoe manufacturing was still a major Maine industry. I’m a big fan of what he’s trying to do, so of course I’ll buy one of their expensive gi’s.
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Dango wallets. https://www.dangoproducts.com/
Red Wing boots. Awesome warranty on them and great repairs. One set of boots can last you 10 years no problem.
Gibson guitars.
I was typing up a couple other things that I thought were made in the USA, and they either just weren’t or had moved manufacturing plants. It’s harder to think of some of these things than I thought.
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My brother just got one of their basses. I know nothing about instruments, but that thing is aesthetic
These originate and are still made in my state (Minnesota). I haven’t actually owned a pair, but I am thinking about getting some for my next work shoes. The dockers I own have not had good track records (less than a year, and they are shot).
A buddy has had his Red Wing work shoes for about 10-15 years, but he has gotten them resoled twice I believe.
Those are tricky. Some of their line are offshore. I got a pair of their lesser quality ones and the threading blew to pieces as soon as the got a little spray from a torch.
There higher end ones are tough though. Had one pair that lasted almost 3 years in a heavy industrial fabrication environment. That’s 2 more than any other ever.
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When i interned with my hometown’s public works department a while back we received a 90% discount on Redwing Boots. On my final day there my boss took me to get a pair of boots- $200, cost me $20 out of pocket. 10+ years later im still using those boots to dig trail, walk jobsites, and they have even been on a couple week+ long backpacking trips. the laces are on their last legs, but the boots are still doing fine! they are by no means an everyday shoe for me, but i use them HARD on average 30 days a year.
I once owned this sweet “Made In America” Arnold shirt … until some tweakers smashed my window and stole it, and some dirty tupperware out of my car at a MTB trailhead last year. Bummer.
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It’s a weird world when American trucks are less American that Japanese trucks. Even worse, a Honda Ridgline is more American than an F150.
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That’s interesting. I’ve only ever driven Hondas and Toyotas, haha. Not sure now if saying that is against the spirit of this thread.
When I bought my '14 Tundra I recall it being 75 percent domestically-sourced. It wasn’t the only factor but it was a big one.
In my opinion a Toyota built in Texas is more American than a Silverado built in Mexico, especially when you get into the actual parts sourcing as well.
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I went for a hike in some old Timberlands realised had them for 20 years. Still solid-ish and not totally worn out. Saw made in US was a pleasant surprise (I believe nowadays made mainly in Dominican).
Looks like they currently have a premium ‘USA Made’. line. Totally concede Redwings are better though.
Not to derail a positive thread but I’m boycotting made in China wherever possible now and for the indefinite future. Anyone else? No swanky new IPhone for me 
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Funny story, but we provided support for some British commandos in Afghanistan (basically, they went in first, we came in behind them and provided heavy surrounding support in case locals attacked).
Anyway, they used Remington 870 (shotgun) as the breaching tool, and usually for the first shot at the bad guys – which resulting in said bad guys falling down dead instantly.
The lead guy – from Wales, I think – went on a love-rant after about “how he fucking loved Mr. Remington and was going to suck his dick if he was alive – and dig him up if he wasn’t.” Barely understandable guy when calm, completely unintelligible when hyped up, but I understood the love.
Truly a remarkable tool, and hasn’t changed for 70 years
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And now they’re bankrupt again and I can’t get that sweet little 870 Tac 14 that’s on my wish list.
A few updates to this thread…
I never got my Remington 870, so after a year of waiting I put the down payment towards a Sig P365 that was on the shelf. It is made in the USA in the only state we have a border with, but I still haven’t shot it. It looks good, feels good, seems good on paper and has glowing night sights, but I’ve not yet made it to the range with it. Mostly because…
I bought a used Lund fishing boat, which is also made in the USA. I wish the Mercury outboard was too, but beggars can’t be choosers in the 2021 used fishing boat market. This is a great aluminum hull for north woods fishing on larger lakes that can get quite choppy. It is designed as a Great Lakes walleye boat. You can saw the boat in half and both halves will still float with people inside. You can drill the hull full of 8 inch diameter holes and the boat will still float and even get up on plane.
I’ve only stress tested it on roughly 2’ to 3’ whitecaps on our local lake in very windy and cold conditions, but that’s about the worst I’ll encounter on Maine freshwater. Well, unless I’m dealing with really unusual conditions on Lake Sebago or Moosehead Lake. Or whenever that strange fog starts to creep up on the waters around Derry…
Even then, the Lund will still be afloat. I may have long since been knocked unconscious and drowned via freak Sebago wave, or perhaps died under other strange circumstances found only in Maine. Whatever mundane or unnatural fate befalls me, my made in the USA boat hull will be comparatively fine through any disaster I’m likely to face.
It is hard to imagine a more capable boat that’s easier to launch, recover, trailer, fish and cruise with such durable and fuel-efficient construction, along with outstanding boat control for precision fishing.
I really need to spend more time with my made-in-USA Rogue deep-dish plates and Texas Power bar after work. Or perhaps I need to carve out time before work. Whatever I do, I’m not selling the boat.
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I have a number of these and I love them, purchasing another one is high on the agenda
I believe these are still US made lol - well, there you go, yes, it’s right there in the link
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I thought I’d pop in to recommend two made in the USA options for my favorite kitchen device, the cast iron skillet.
I’ve used a Lodge for over 10 years and it is a perfectly good cast iron skillet. You really can’t beat them for the money. I can’t remember what I paid for it, but it was under $30. I have no plans to throw mine out and it will still get plenty of use for things like roasting carrots and other veggies in the oven. Lodge is a great USA-made product.
I recently used my grown-up money to upgrade my most-used kitchen device to a Smithey 12" cast iron skillet along with a matching griddle/lid. If the Lodge is a Toyota Camry of cast iron cookware, the Smithey is a Ferrari. It has a slightly greater heft but the main difference lies with the gorgeous machining and polishing of the cooking surface. My first pair of strip steaks had an absolutely beautiful and delicious sear. Eggs glide around like they’re on ice. I can’t imagine a better cast iron pan. Cooking with it is a joy.
Is the Smithey overpriced? In my opinion, yes. But it was still the pan I wanted and I’m glad I spent $300 on cookware that will get used almost daily for healthy cooking, improve its performance with time and outlive me.
This situation has been remedied, btw. Still have the Sig, too.
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I buy American Giant clothes. Everything is made in the USA. Their jeans and hoodies and T shirts are great.
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