Featured Minnesota Makers
The best gear from the North Star State
Discover Minnesota-made outdoor gear. From Duluth canvas to Winona quilts, these are the brands built for the North.
Explore MakersThe best gear from the North Star State
From ultralight backpacks to heritage canvas
Waxed canvas bags, canoe packs, and luggage. Handmade with Red Wing leather. Lifetime guarantee.
Award-winning ultralight backpacks and portage gear. Born in the Boundary Waters since 1986.
America's oldest canvas bag company (est. 1882). Iconic canvas and leather packs made in the USA.
Handmade bikepacking bags and accessories. Designed on the North Shore for adventure cycling.
Hot tents, canvas shelters, and backcountry solutions
Quilts, sleeping bags, and hammocks
Wool, fleece, and technical layers
Legendary workwear and outdoor apparel. Home of Fire Hose pants and Buck Naked underwear.
100% wool field jackets and bushcraft gear. The LRB M1951 is their signature piece.
Small batch wool and canvas outerwear. Natural fibers built for modern adventures.
Quality outdoor apparel designed, cut, and sewn on Main Street Ely since 1989. Family owned.
Over 100 years of wool apparel manufacturing. Essential gear for the outdoor industry.
Legendary American boots since 1905. Heritage footwear built to last generations.
Climate-positive outdoor apparel. Nordic-inspired gear for the modern adventurer.
Nordic-inspired headwear and accessories. Colorful hats, headbands, and neckwear for outdoor athletes.
Canoes, paddleboards, and paddles for Minnesota waters
Stoves, tools, and essential accessories
Wood stoves, reflector ovens, toboggans, and bushcraft metal gear. Handcrafted for winter camping.
Custom outdoor gear and repairs. Specializing in made-to-order gear for BWCA adventurers.
Waxed canvas and leather expedition gear. Traditional craftsmanship for modern explorers.
The shower alternative for those who get out and get dirty. Backcountry hygiene solved.
Minnesota-born bike brands and gear
Steel bikes for the real world. Adventure, gravel, and everyday bikes with cult following.
Adventure bikes designed for exploration. Gravel, bikepacking, and fat bikes.
Urban and adventure steel bikes with bold graphics. Part of the QBP family.
The complete directory
Minnesota has a long tradition of outdoor gear manufacturing, born from necessity. When you live in a state with brutal winters, pristine wilderness, and the legendary Boundary Waters, you learn to make gear that works.
From Duluth's waxed canvas heritage to Winona's ultralight revolution, Minnesota makers combine old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. These aren't just products—they're built by people who use them.
Designed and tested in Minnesota's demanding conditions
Keep jobs and craftsmanship in Minnesota communities
Quality gear that doesn't end up in a landfill
