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Discover Minnesota-made outdoor equipment. From Duluth canvas to Winona quilts—brands forged in the land of 10,000 lakes.
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Last checked: March 14, 2026
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.
Crafting durable portage packs and camping gear since 1980. Formerly Kondos Outdoors.
Handmade bikepacking bags and accessories. Designed on the North Shore for adventure cycling.
Locally sewn, globally tested. Custom outdoor gear, packs, and repairs.
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.
Made-to-order Polartec fleece hoodies and hats. A little company sewing quality fleece gear by hand.
The warmest winter boots in the world. Handcrafted mukluks in Ely since 1985.
Where haute meets cold. Premium down coats with built-in mittens and backpack straps.
Lightweight canoes and SUPs built with state-of-the-art resin infusion technology. Clean, classic designs.
50 years of handcrafting the world's most innovative canoes. Purpose-built for exploration.
Exquisitely crafted kevlar and carbon canoes by Ted Bell. Lightweight performance for serious paddlers.
A work of art, made for life. Composite sea kayaks for touring, play, and recreational joy.
Handmade wood canoe paddles, painted paddles, and camp accessories. Beautiful craftsmanship.
From the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Durable paddle boards, kayaks, and docks built for real use.
70 years of traditional craftsmanship with modern materials. Custom composite and wood canoes designed by you.
Wood stoves, reflector ovens, toboggans, and bushcraft metal gear. Handcrafted for winter camping.
Waxed canvas and leather expedition gear. Traditional craftsmanship for modern explorers.
Spend less on gear, more on beer. Expert repair and consignment for outdoor clothing and equipment.
Traditional wooden snowshoes, snowshoe kits, and snowshoe furniture. Handcrafted quality for winter adventurers.
Pulks and gear sleds for winter travelers. Built in Minnesota since 1994 for ski touring, winter camping, and backcountry adventures.
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.
World's largest bicycle tool manufacturer since 1963. The blue tools trusted by pros worldwide.
Handmade bikepacking bags and accessories. Designed on the North Shore for adventure cycling.
World's lightest carbon fat bikes. Custom-built race and adventure bikes made in Minneapolis.
Precision-machined bike components designed by three engineers. Innovative solutions for modern cycling.
Versatile, performance-first bikes inspired by the spirit of the Northwoods. Fat bikes and gravel machines.
A love letter to cycling. Handbuilt steel and titanium bikes from the finest frame builders in the world.
One-of-a-kind steel bicycle frames for randonneuring and ultra-distance road adventures.
Family-made freeze-dried backpacking meals. Real ingredients, gluten-free options, and delicious taste.
Bean-to-bar craft chocolate. Perfect trail fuel made with fair trade cacao.
Real food muesli and oatmeal. Clean ingredients, no refined sugar, and ridiculously good taste.
Legendary Northwoods granola. Made in Ely with whole grains, cranberries, and a great sense of humor.
From bowl to soul. Premium oatmeal made with Minnesota-grown oats and wholesome ingredients.
Industry leader in ice fishing sonar electronics. The flasher that started it all, trusted by anglers worldwide.
Changing the game in ice fishing electronics. Digital sonar, underwater cameras, and lithium power systems.
Trusted leader in ice fishing innovation. Shelters, tackle, apparel, and gear for every angler.
Legendary sleds and ice fishing shelters. Roto-molded construction for the ultimate in durability.
Minnesota-made ice augers since 1946. The original and still the best for drilling through hard water.
Made by fishermen for fishermen. Jigs, soft plastics, and tackle designed with purpose for today's angler.
Custom canvas boat covers, ice fishing shelters, and fabric solutions. 40 years of protecting what matters.
The ultimate BWCA trip planning resource. Interactive maps, route calculators, campsite ratings, and trip reports from the paddling community.
Hands-on woodworking and boatbuilding classes. Build your own canoe, paddle, or learn traditional craft skills from start to finish.
Curated selection of cottage outdoor brands and ultralight gear. Supporting small makers and helping you find gear you won't see at REI.
A Boundary Waters podcast with Erik and Adam. Stories, tips, and conversations about paddling, camping, and life in the BWCA.
Shop by lake, fish what's working. Personalized tackle recommendations based on your local waters, species, and conditions.
Explore where our gear makers are based
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
