Made in the USA

[beeatnik]

It's cool if the rubber for the shock mounts comes from Thailand.

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair Wood
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Moots like provenance? Go Darlene!
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Check the ply work, it's kind of like carbon fiber.


MUSA and yet Herman Miller outsources production to Genesis. Modern industry is so...

[Will Neide]

"Made in the USA" is definitely one of the factors I consider when purchasing items. I usually look to see if there is anything regionally close before expanding the search to the entire US (and Canada.)

I have plenty of MUSA bike related stuff, but non-bike related, I've been happy with my Soft Star shoes. Great to lounge around in, and pack up small if camping/backpacking/ etc. https://www.softstarshoes.com/adult-shoes.html

[fastupslowdown]

I don't believe in economic nationalism. One of the first economics books I ever bought was "Free to choose" by Milton Friedman. It was transformational for me. I buy what I consider the best product. Sometimes its a Miele dishwasher built in Germany, other times its Colnago made in Italy or a Firefly made in America or a BMW made in the United States or a watch made in Switzerland. Buying something made strictly based on country of origin just gives a company permission to produce inferior products in my view. -Mike G

[j44ke]

I don't believe in economic nationalism. One of the first economics books I ever bought was "Free to choose" by Milton Friedman. It was transformational for me. I buy what I consider the best product. Sometimes its a Miele dishwasher built in Germany, other times its Colnago made in Italy or a Firefly made in America or a BMW made in the United States or a watch made in Switzerland. Buying something made strictly based on country of origin just gives a company permission to produce inferior products in my view. -Mike G

I sold briar proof pants to Milton Friedman when I worked at Hudson Trail Outfitters in the National Press Building Mall in Washington DC. He paid with an American Express card that said "Milton Friedman" on it. When he came in, he said, "I'm going hunting boar in Russia, and I need some heavy duty pants for all the brush. None of these sissified hiking pants you've got over here. The real stuff. Something made in this country." I showed him a pair of Woolrich briar proof pants, and he bought them.

I sh&t you not. 1987. Oscar Arias had just won the Nobel Peace Prize. I remember it vividly. His criteria - not sissified, made in this country.

[Will Neide]

I don't believe in economic nationalism. One of the first economics books I ever bought was "Free to choose" by Milton Friedman. It was transformational for me. I buy what I consider the best product. Sometimes its a Miele dishwasher built in Germany, other times its Colnago made in Italy or a Firefly made in America or a BMW made in the United States or a watch made in Switzerland. Buying something made strictly based on country of origin just gives a company permission to produce inferior products in my view. -Mike G

I imagine you're no different than most of us, and it doesn't boil down to a single criteria. Country of origin is only one factor. Cost, quality, cost/quality, design, company ethos, sometimes color, are also taken into account.

[sikocycles]

https://ridegg.com/

I have their Smash and I love it

Drew makes some nice stuff.

https://engincycles.com/shop

[dashDustin]

start a bmx team and ya can.

hard enough finding support for a women's crit team.

[thollandpe]

I don’t think it’s economic nationalism, it’s that maintaining a local economy sometimes depends on figuring out incentives and disincentives that have gutted these local economies and clearly don’t make any real sense. Like how does it make sense here in New England to eat salmon from Scottish fish farms? Buy plywood that’s made overseas?

In order to meet the imperatives of the Living Building Challenge, you must source a certain amount of material (including intellectual material) locally. This doesn’t give local suppliers an excuse to make poorer products, it develops and strengthens local economies, and avoids a bunch of emissions and other penalties from transporting those materials, the costs of which are externalized and socialized.

“LIVING ECONOMY SOURCING IMPERATIVE

The project must incorporate place-based solutions and contribute to the expansion of a regional economy rooted in sustainable practices, products, and services. Manufacturer location for materials and services must adhere to the following restrictions:

• 20% or more of the materials construction budget must come from within 500 kilometers of construction site.

• An additional 30% of the materials construction budget must come from within 1000 kilometers of the construction site or closer.

• An additional 25% of the materials construction budget must come from within 5000 kilometers of the construction site.

• 25% of materials may be sourced from any location.

• Consultants must come from within 2500 kilometers of the project location.”

https://living-future.org/lbc/materials-petal/

[Too Tall]

I own a Toyota Tunda. Hearing "you drive that (racist slur) POS?" gives me giggles.

The Tundra is a perfect example of what we are talking about. Made mostly everywhere and built in Texas to an extremely high standard. I'd good with that.

[giordana93]

Lodge cast iron. could have higher production values but they still hit a price point

Bondhus

Park Tools still have a good number of musa items

Saris racks

[ides1056]

Ballston Merino Wool Socks- the best I have found. Zero waste packaging.

https://ballston1918.com/products/16...12174145192030

[sikocycles]

https://www.1up-usa.com/ I have one of their racks for my RV. Great rack.

https://fieldcompany.com/ Good cast iron alternative to Lodge.

[JoB]

Just received a very nice Leatherman multitool in the mail. Packaging indicates MUSA.

[jscott]

I go back and forth on this. Globalization has certainly lifted the standard of living of millions of people around the world. That's good, but clearly that's come at a high cost to many working people in the US.

Anyway.

Tom Bihn Laptop bags, backpacks, and travel bags made in Seattle
Oveja Negra and Bedrock bikepacking bags, made in Salida and Durango, Colorado, respectively
Todd Shelton mens jeans, khakis, shirts, made in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Hamilton Shirts, made in Houston

[Too Tall]

Some incredible finds here. Keep going!

[sikocycles]

https://bedrocksandals.com/pages/our-story
Great Sandals. Assembled in usa

[ides1056]

This:


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."

[SlowPokePete]

https://bedrocksandals.com/pages/our-story
Great Sandals. Assembled in usa

Agree...these are the best!

And they will rebuild them if you wear them out...

SPP

[Corso]

I own a Toyota Tunda. Hearing "you drive that (racist slur) POS?" gives me giggles.

The Tundra is a perfect example of what we are talking about. Made mostly everywhere and built in Texas to an extremely high standard. I'd good with that.

Last year I got rid of my 2005 Nissan Xterra. 275,000 miles on her, not a single spot of rust (New England Winters) or engine trouble. Mostly original exhaust system too!

Gas mileage was 1/4 tank: 1/4 tank to drive to work, or simply across the street. So that sucked.

Made in Tennessee.

Yakima rooftop boxes made in USA also.

[SlowPokePete]

Oveja Negra

Big fan of Oveja Negra, too...have an embarrassingly large number of bags from them.

SPP