I wish it weren't such a pain in the ass to buy things made in this country.

[Cant trust em]

In the next few months, I need to buy a bicycle and a backpack. Seems like everything that is made in this country is to have it be some kind of premium product that just drives the cost through the roof. I would love for someone to be able to come up with a business plan that would help me keep my money local.

[madmax]

1. A pain in the ass?

Hell, it's damn near impossible.

[Donnachaidh]

2. a link

How to Buy an American Bicycle

http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/bamw/bamw-080316-bicycles.shtml

Bicycles made in the US

http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/bicy

and from the second list is a backpack link --

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/


I'm sure there is more out there, but this is a good start.

[ancient_nomad]

3. Another link for you....

I bookmarked this in November 2009 so it should be fairly current.

Bicycles are on the list :-)

http://www.americansworking.com/

[flvegan]

4. Some of Gary Fisher Bikes' frames are USA made.

I know my Sugar was. The components are a different story (as they will be on most). Bontrager is still made here (I think) but Shimano, et al are not made here.

[unabelladonna]

5. onex

women's shoes are made in the USA!