Gaulf Apparel: Golf Clothing for Men and Women
::Several styles and many colors ::Classic polos ::Modern twist ::Reasonable prices
These are the classic shirt designs we’ve seen for many years. Gaulf is still making those classics as well as incorporating a more modern flair of two-tone tops with sewn-in side panels of contrast. The women’s “Elite Collection” two-tones are actually rather sassy and stylish! They are made in the USA, and also have a small assortment of fleece vests, hoodies and accessories.
http://www.gaulfapparel.com
Louisville Slugger: Wooden Bats Still Made in USA
::Wooden bats made in USA ::Feel the history
Barely escaping a party pooper award, Louisville Slugger still makes their wooden bats in the USA – while exporting the more modern aluminum and composite bat production. If you want to play like the pros, choose the natural wooden bats from the USA versus the imported Aluminum options. You’ll get a nice “crack” sound versus a “ping” sound too
http://www.slugger.com/
Louisville Slugger Wooden Models on Amazon
Thanks to David for the awesome image comp!
Wilson: The Duke Official NFL Game Football
::Football made in USA :: Same ball as NFL games ::Available everywhere
This is the real deal, ladies and gents! Top of the line leather football designed for the pros. Dedicated to the football legend Wellington “Duke” Mara. Do not accept less than perfection for your game! It costs a bit more but many claim is the best in the game – and it’s Made in USA!
Read about the history on Wilson’s corporate site.
Wilson F1100 Official NFL Game Football on Amazon
Thanks to our awesome intern David for putting together the graphics on this one!
Flashlights Made in USA: Overviews and Product Spreads
::Over a dozen American flashlight companies are outlined in this mega-feature
Many thanks go out to Joel Garner for rounding up the flashlight companies in this feature, as well as for research into the “USA Factor” of each maker and some in-the-loop info. There are so many great lighting makers, I thought it appropriate to corral them into one major overview, as to make all info and product images easily comparable. These are in no particular order, but as new companies are added, they will appear at the top of the list with a date of amendment.
Read More»P-Bear Caps: Swim Caps for the Open Water
::Not Black ::Bright colors for safety ::Insulated ::Customizable :More coverage
These caps were designed to offer an awesome alternative to the wimpy thin-strapped black swimming caps on the current market. Not only made to look cooler, they are also made with thick neoprene that will keep you warm when swimming in the cold open waters. These bright colors will increase your visibility, hence keeping you safe from boats, skiers and other vessels.
After testing with hard-core swimmers at the Dolphin Club in San Francisco, the business was slowly built as swimmers, surfers and triathletes wanted their own custom caps… a business built on the quality and success through organic growth! Some say it’s the best swim cap they have ever used.
Order one and it will be made especially for you, shipped directly from Berkeley! Customize by uploading your own artwork.
http://www.pbearcaps.com/
Great suggestion Suzanne!
Case & Sons: Cutlery, Knives, Gift Sets
::Huge selection ::Quality surgical steel ::Legendary design ::Modern growth
Case & Sons Cutlery Co. American manufacturer of traditional pocket knives, fixed blades, working and sporting knives, featuring surgical steel blades. Mine survived eight years of my experience in the Boy Scouts! Many of the knives sport crafted bone handles, but newer designs feature carbon fiber, abalone, stone, mother-of-pearl handles, smooth chestnut, blue bone, lightweight Zytel and more.
Case also makes kitchen cutlery and steak knife sets. A few interesting additions include exchangeable blades, hunting knives with leather sheaths, multi-purpose shears, and attractive gift sets. Accessories include carry cases and sharpening kits of oil stone, pocket stone. Custom engraving, printing and electro-etching is available with an assortment of fonts and colors (minimum order of 25 pieces though!).
On Amazon:
Thousands of Case Knives on Amazon
Find a dealer near you on their locator- over 2000 authorized dealers at hardware stores, specialty and sporting goods stores including Sears, Ace, Bass Pro and more.
http://www.wrcase.com/dealer/
Aerobie: Products to Get Your Heart Rate Up
*World’s best coffee?! *Precision air gliding *Great prices *Widely available
Aerobie has two completely different product lines: record-breaking precision sport products, and a coffee press that many claim makes the world’s best coffee.
The Aerobie came out when all we had were Frisbees. My first encounter was amazement as it sliced through the air effortlessly, seemingly unaffected by wind currents! Since then, their product line has increased to accommodate additional variables such as excitable dogs, pools and lakes, the rules and regulations of disc golf, night skies, and solo expeditions. Now all we need is a night version of the Orbiter boomerang and we’re good to go!
For this post I would like to highlight the Aeropress: an amazing coffee press that takes only 20 seconds to infuse your brew, cleans very easily (by simply removing the packed filter disk), and makes a fantastic cup of brew! Since it’s made in the US, it brings a whole new meaning to “Cafe Americano”, but also makes amazingly smooth espresso and anywhere in-between.
I had the pleasure of a private tour and tasting at Aerobie’s headquarters, and got the scoop on its development, and its evolution over dozens of revision cycles. Designed by an engineer lecturer at Stanford, this is a labor of love that took years to perfect. Aerobie decided to manufacture and market this device privately, rather than license the design out to other manufacturers – because they wanted to ensure its quality would be maintained and never compromised. How is it superior?
Read More»Birdwell Beach Britches: An American Classic
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC!! Time to resurrect the ultimate board shorts! It looks like they’ve been in chill mode waiting for their next big wave of popularity. Let’s make that time now! Many sizes and colors to choose from.
https://www.birdwellbeachbritches.com/Home.html
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KD dance: Yoga, Fitness and Dancewear
*Eye for Design *Great Selection *Reasonable Pricing *Large Photos
HUNDREDS of great, sexy yoga and dance clothes… warm and sophisticated stretch knit that is versatile for dance class, or to even augment your officewear. I’m very impressed with the attention to design and proportion. Shorts, leg warmers, dancewear, loungewear, tights, leotards, gym clothes, hot pants, gloves, tops, arm warmers, dresses, minidresses, ballet tops, and much much more! Very slinky and flattering if you have the confidence. All items made in NYC!
Streamlight: Flashlights For Pros and Pedestrians
:: Hundreds of designs :: Great reviews and reputation :: Variety of pricing
UPDATE: 6/10/2012: Many of their models are now imported. Careful for Party Pooper Awards!
Wow do these guys have a great rep and strong following out there! Flashlights, spotlights, headlamps of all types for wide variety of uses and budgets, from tactical and law-enforcement applications to compact size for keychains or narrow pockets. Great reviews, some saying it’s the best flashlight they’ve ever owned. See for yourself:
http://www.streamlight.com/
Amazon has a dizzying selection, just narrow the search as you like:
All Streamlight Flashlights on Amazon