From its Pennsylvania base, Coalcracker Bushcraft LLC makes outdoor field gear and teaches bushcraft and survival skills through its Appalachian Bushman School. The company cuts and sews much of its own equipment in-house, including oilcloth shelters and sleep systems, and also provides OEM sewing for heavyweight textiles and wool—materials many production facilities avoid. Its gear is made in the USA and designed around practical use in the field.
Keystone Tactical Supply, LLCFrom its Pennsylvania shop, Keystone Tactical Supply makes laser-cut infrared and non-infrared patches for military and tactical gear users. The small business produces its patches in-house, cutting and hand-assembling them to order, with all products made in the USA.COLUMBIA, PA
DutchWare GearAfter founder Thom “Dutch” Ressler thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with a hammock in 2003, he began making the minimalist camping gear he could not find elsewhere. Today, DutchWare makes American-made hammocks and suspension hardware, including its Chameleon Hammock and invented Dutch Clip, while supplying DIY builders with outdoor fabrics and components. The Lancaster company also provides contract sewing, laser cutting and custom printing for other gear businesses, with a focus on recycled and repurposed materials where possible.LANCASTER, PA
Duvall LeatherFounded in 2005 by master craftsman Nick Duvall, Duvall Leather handcrafts American-made leather goods in Pennsylvania, from everyday carry pieces to handbags and custom work. The Kingston-area company grew from Duvall’s basement workshop and an early specialty in historically accurate military reproductions into a contemporary leather-goods maker, while retaining its emphasis on traditional construction and small-batch production. Its private-label operation also provides in-house leather manufacturing from a 4,000-square-foot production facility.KINGSTON, PA
Novix OutdoorsVeteran-owned Novix Outdoors has spent more than 20 years making hunting gear in the USA, with its Midwest operation focused on equipment that hunters can keep for a lifetime. Built by hunters who wanted lighter, more capable setups, the company makes gear for whitetail hunters and keeps production close to home, where its craftsmen can oversee each step.MOUNT VERNON, OH