Discover Minnesota-made outdoor gear. From Duluth canvas to Winona quilts, these are the brands built for the North.
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Last checked: January 27, 2026From 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.
Nordic-inspired headwear and accessories. Colorful hats, headbands, and neckwear for outdoor athletes.
Made-to-order Polartec fleece hoodies and hats. A little company sewing quality fleece gear by hand.
World leader in UPF 50+ sun protection clothing. Protecting your skin since 2001.
Canoes, paddleboards, and paddles for Minnesota waters
Lightweight canoes and SUPs built with state-of-the-art resin infusion technology. Clean, classic designs that never go out of style.
World-class canoe and kayak paddles. Handcrafted on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.
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.
From the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Durable paddle boards, kayaks, and docks built for real use. 4-year warranty.
Stoves, tools, and essential accessories
Wood stoves, reflector ovens, toboggans, and bushcraft metal gear. Handcrafted for winter camping.
Locally sewn, globally tested. Custom outdoor gear and repairs.
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. Unfill the landfill.
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.
World's largest bicycle tool manufacturer since 1963. The blue tools trusted by pros and home mechanics worldwide.
Handmade bikepacking bags and accessories. Designed on the North Shore for adventure cycling.
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 productsβthey'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