Can U.S. manufacturing of ethical outdoor gear survive any longer?

[B the Hiker]

The link is to a well-written and thought-provoking article about the challenges American manufacturers face in trying to produce quality Made in America outdoor gear.

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-news/hows-a-small-made-in-the-usa-company-to-survive-these-days/?utm_content=&utm_content=&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=Outside+Magazine-facebook&utm_source=Outside+Magazine-facebook&utm_source=Outside+Magazine-facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawI1ehpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVOKN3qZ6KIHziMfUr6d_1kj0IHYjIH8RFIukl63Bpyf2s49ctiM4cfcQQ_aem_OvM5xmtlR6RtJ6yFMml3XA?utm_campaign=?utm_content=


Brian

 

[DayTrip]

Huge challenge trying to be 100% made in the USA and be competitive. Until the wages in other nations equalize to some extent - which may never happen - it's hard to imagine small companies like these gaining traction. The labor cost difference is just too massive. And I think it would also depend heavily on the American consumer base adopting some semblance of ethics and willingness to pay more for US made goods from ethical suppliers. Some people do but I think the vast majority of Amercans like their low priced widgets made at mega corporations.