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The Tip is 'Ask manufacturers' Some times I have run across an advertisement that implied a product was Made in USA but the product did not have the Made in USA label. Before I buy or put the product on my Made in USA list, I email the manufacturer and ask if their product is Made in USA. If they say yes I ask why their product is not labeled that way. Seldom will they tell me why but many times they will tell me every component that is Made in the USA and those that are not. I then make my decision about buying their product and put it on my list if they convince me. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Bad Bags You can buy love! Adventurers everywhere love the benefits of the Best American Duffel. Serious travelers have known for decades that soft luggage holds up better under punishing conditions. Fourteen years ago, we founded Best American Duffel and made our first BAD BAGS, determined to explore that idea to the limit-and to manufacture our products right here in Seattle, USA. BAD BAGS are constructed from 1,000-denier CORDURA?, a nylon fabric that despite its brushed-cotton appearance has been generously coated with urethane and DWR (durable water-repellent finish) for abrasion- and water-resistance. Every BAD BAG is double-stitched and seam-taped to resist pressure, both internal (your overstuffed load) or external (beefy baggage handlers). But we don't stop there. We go to extremes. Because you do too. For example, we wrap each bag with seat-belt webbing-the same two-inch, 6,000-pound break-strength nylon that can save your life in an auto accident. This ensures longevity, strength, and uniform weight distribution. We cross-stitch and box-stitch all handles and stress points for extreme durability. A wide, soft leather grip with a snap closure pulls the two main handles together and provides all-weather performance wet or dry. The wide clip-on strap is nicely padded-it coddles, rather than gouges, your shoulders. We could go on and on.and we do, on the Anatomy page, if you want to hear more. OUTSIDE magazine says that no duffel bag is better made than a BAD (Best American Duffel) bag. But isn't a duffel bag just a duffel bag? What's the big deal? |
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