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Stanley
18/8 stainless steel vacuum-insulated thermos with a hammertone finish, keeping drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
All-Clad Stainless Steel Cookware
All-Clad
Bonded stainless steel pans, skillets, and woks (D3 tri-ply and D5 five-ply lines) with an aluminum core for even heating, made by All-Clad in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
SNO-TUBE Inflatable Snow Tube
SNO-TUBE
A heavy-duty inflatable snow tube sold in the early 1990s (notably through the JC Penney Christmas catalog), used for sledding and doubling as a pool float. The brand appears to be out of production, but original tubes are still in use decades later.
Leatherman Wave+ Multitool
Leatherman
17-in-one stainless steel multitool with outside-accessible, one-hand-opening pliers, knives, and replaceable wire cutters. Made in Portland, Oregon.
Zippo Windproof Lighter
Zippo
Refillable windproof pocket lighter with a hinged steel case, made in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932.
Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots
Red Wing
Goodyear-welted leather work boots with a cap toe and Vibram sole, made from Red Wing's own tanned leather in Minnesota.