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Best American-Made Gifts for Women

By Sarah Glander, Sarah Jensen, & Matt Mullins 
Last updated: May 11, 2024

These sustainable, community friendly gifts should appeal to any adventurous women who love our Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). She’ll be especially pleased to know that her made in the USA gifts don’t support abusive sweatshop labor but do support environmentally conscious production.

Liberty Insulated Bottle

The only aluminum bottle ethically sourced then decorated & finished in the USA…

~ $23  CHECK IT OUT

WUDN Phone Case

Premium wood and artistic epoxy designs add a little something awesome to your iPhone or Galaxy phone case…

~ $19 and up  CHECK IT OUT

Tie Dye Sunglasses Strap

Wild and carefree tie dye eyewear straps that will save your precious shades from an early demise…

~ $10  CHECK IT OUT

 

Just about the prettiest little pocket knife you could get, not too big, not too small, and coming in a wide variety of colors…

~ $60 – 277  CHECK IT OUT

Mountain Light Boots

A stylish yet burly hiking boot. This is the same boot as worn in the film and found on the cover of the best selling book, “Wild“…

~ $439 CHECK IT OUT

Minky Couture Blanket

Seriously the softest, most luxurious blanket we have touched. Snuggling into this faux fur blanket is like being cuddled by 1000 bunnies… and 503 puppies…

~ $79 and up  CHECK IT OUT

 

Farm to Feet Socks

These cute socks are 100% locally sourced and made in the USA. This friendly company prioritizes the wellbeing of our planet and its employees…

~ $22  CHECK IT OUT

Klettersack 25L Backpack

A classically styled retro backpack perfect for toting around campus, day hikes, or strolling through town. An internal sleeve will hold your Macbook or…

~ $126   CHECK IT OUT

Feathered Friends Ellias Down Jacket

Feathered Friends of Seattle, WA crafts sustainably sourced premium goose down jackets fit for a 21st century queen. These are seriously the nicest down jackets you can own…

~ $419  CHECK IT OUT

Spurcycle Bike Bell

The longest ringing and highest quality bike bell we have seen. Give others notice well in advance with a powerful…

~ $59  CHECK IT OUT

Smith I/O MAG ChromaPop Snow Goggles

Fog-free and stunning clarity make for an epic day on the mountain. Interchangeable lenses are easily swapped for rapidly changing light with the strong N52 magnetic…

~ $270  CHECK IT OUT

Leatherman Signal

Nearly all you could wish for in a survival tool; this innovative multi-tool has a fire starter and a diamond coated sharpener…

~ $140  CHECK IT OUT

Alpackaraft Packraft

A vast new world of adventure awaits to pack this ultralight raft into gorgeous backcountry creeks, rivers, & lakes…

~ $895 +  CHECK IT OUT

 

Oakley Split Time Sunglasses

Eco-friendly bio-based resin frames with impact resistant lenses that cut through glare and filter out harsh light…

~ $145  CHECK IT OUT

ULA Ohm Ultralight Backpack

Ultralight and comfortable using durable cutting edge Ultra fabric, this is the backpack to beat…

~ $360  CHECK IT OUT

Chums Original Sunglasses Retainer

Protect your sunglasses with Chums Originals which come in a wide variety of fun patterns and colors…

~ $11  CHECK IT OUT

Bee's Wrap Honeycomb Print Wraps

Forget about disposable plastic food wraps by using these reusable, bee’s wax cloth food wraps. See it in action in this video

~ $22  CHECK IT OUT

Skida Nordic Hat

Colorful beanies with cute designs. The soft fleece lining keeps you toasty on those chilly outings…

~ $25  CHECK IT OUT

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