For a quality gift that was crafted with care, consider giving something made in the good ole U.S. of A. Each of the gift ideas listed below was made right here in the States. Not only do the companies and makers support local jobs, but they put their heart into everything they produce.
Schoolhouse Electric Ion Lamp
Made in Portland by the lighting geniuses at Schoolhouse Electric, their best-selling Ion Lamp was inspired by Thomas Edison’s designs for the first light bulb. The cast iron base sits on a bed of gray felt to keep table tops free of scratches, and the red cord adds some color to the mix.
$99
Hedley & Bennett Pho Apron
Want an apron from the same brand that outfits David Chang, Michael Voltaggio, Mario Batali, and others? Well, they’re made right in California by the 3-year-old company Hedley & Bennett. We dig a lot of the apron options, but our favorite is the Pho Apron, which is made of Taiwanese stretch denim.
$85
J.Crew x Ebbets Field Flannels Marianao Tigres Ball Cap
We’ve been big proponents of the caps from Ebbets Field Flannels, but giving one as a gift presents a problem—they’re fitted. Since it’s pretty safe to assume you don’t know someone’s hat size, we recommend looking toward this collab with J.Crew. Modeled after the cap worn by the Marianao Tigres, a short-lived Cuban League team, this hat has all the style of something made by Ebbets Field, but just happens to be adjustable.
$50
Mike’s Hot Honey
Made in Brooklyn, Mike’s Hot Honey is made for those who like a little heat with their sweet. Perfect on chicken, pizza, ribs, and more, the spicy honey is the condiment missing in the heat-seekers pantry.
$10
Case Trapper Pocket Knife
The yellow Case Trapper is as iconic a pocket knife as there is. Crafted in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the knife features a clip and a spey blade, both crafted out of chrome vanadium steel. Built to last a lifetime filled with little tasks.
$39
Filson Dry Day Backpack
Any backpack can haul your gear, but not every backpack can keep your gear dry. Filson’s Dry Day Backpack is made for the adventurer—or residents of the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to the vinyl-coated polyester and roll top, the contents of the bag will stay dry and untouched by dust and debris.
$125
Empire Mayonnaise Holiday Stuffing Mayo
The holidays mean leftovers. And when leftovers are coming, you’re going to want to make some delicious Frankenstein sandwiches. The mayo to use for said sandwiches comes from Empire Mayonnaise in Brooklyn. Stuffing Mayonnaise boasts notes of crunchy bread, savory Herbs de Provence, and a hint of bacon.
$7
Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense
You can’t always be sipping a beer fireside, but that doesn’t mean you can bask in the glory of that smoky aroma. Juniper Ridge crafts sticks of incense packed with notes of cedar, bark, and other things that will remind you of your last camping trip.
$12
