Founded by Larry Sanger in 2020, Buffalo-based Regnas LLC grew from his effort to solve the everyday packing problems he experienced with family and friends. The company designs travel backpacks and everyday-carry bags for people who want organized, durable gear that works equally well on journeys and daily commutes. Regnas offers a lifetime warranty on its backpacks.
Hilltop Packs LLCHilltop Packs is a hiker-owned Pennsylvania company that began in Ben McMillen’s basement in 2019 and has grown into a small, hands-on crew in Waynesburg. Its unusual signature is custom printing that turns ultralight backpacking gear into something personal, while the team still makes each piece in its own shop and backs its manufactured gear with a five-year warranty.WAYNESBURG, PA
Skog Å KustPennsylvania-based Skog Å Kust, a small family-owned and operated company, designs outdoor travel gear built around all-weather protection, including its waterproof BackSåk backpacks. Named for the Swedish words for “forest, creek, coast,” the company makes practical gear for adventures ranging from hiking and camping to kayaking and coastal travel. Its products are 100% vegan, and the company backs them with a satisfaction guarantee and a warranty against manufacturing defects.HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA
Briggs & RileyBriggs & Riley makes premium luggage and travel accessories for frequent travelers, pairing refined design with practical innovations such as its CX compression-expansion system. The brand backs its bags with its “Simple as That” lifetime guarantee, covering the functional aspects of a Briggs & Riley bag for life and supporting repair when needed.HAUPPAUGE, NY
Versa-Flex, IncVeteran-owned Versa-Flex was founded by disabled veteran Larry Nolan and operates from North Ridgeville, Ohio. Known as the originator of the Flag Bag, the company has made American-built protective gear bags for professional production crews since developing its first versions for Mathews Studio Equipment and Advantage Gripware in the 1990s.NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH