Founded by Robbie Cross in 1986, Equinox Ltd. is a family business whose daughters later joined the company. From a repurposed pajama factory in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, it has spent nearly 40 years making sewn outdoor gear and custom products in the USA, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
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
RothcoFamily-owned and operated since 1953, Rothco is a military-surplus business turned manufacturer with roots in Milton Somberg’s original company. Today, its more than 150 employees develop durable gear for professionals, dealers, and outdoor users, while the brand remains closely associated with its long-running BDU pants.RONKONKOMA, NY
Snow PeakFounded in 1958 by climber Yukio Yamai in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, Snow Peak makes camping equipment and outdoor apparel designed around time spent in nature. The three-generation family company grew from mountaineering gear crafted with Tsubame-Sanjo metalworkers into a car-camping brand, with its Japanese-designed tents and titanium goods reflecting that origin. Snow Peak also builds community through customer camping events and outdoor hospitality, including Snow Peak Way and its U.S. Campfield.NEW YORK, NY
Coalcracker Bushcraft LLCFrom 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.FRACKVILLE, PA