Gifts Made in the USA

Gifts Made in the USA

Some shoppers want a gift that comes with a Made in the USA tag — the kind of made-here-and-built-right stuff you don't always get from the big-box stores. McGuire's genuine-issue inventory is where that lives.

A few signature pieces lead this collection. Our Sterlingwear of Boston peacoats are among the last remaining new-condition examples of their beloved wool peacoats, anywhere — Sterlingwear was the historic US Navy peacoat contractor, and their Boston factory produced the genuine-issue version for decades. Our watch cap, recently named to a famed publication's Menswear Hall of Fame list as one of its top 100 Items, is US-made too. Gold Cup socks and our Genuine Issue sock line are both American-made in US mills to proper military-grade specifications. Beyond those: genuine-issue M-65 field jackets, USGI canteens with cover, MIL-SPEC MOLLE pouches, and more.

Under $25 covers the smaller American-made gifts: wool socks, a watch cap. $25-$75 is the main gift zone: a USGI canteen with cover, a MIL-SPEC MOLLE pouch system, or a pair of US-made field pants. Over $75 is where the signature pieces live: a Sterlingwear peacoat in classic Navy wool, a genuine-issue M-65 field jacket, or a US-made military duffel built to last.

McGuire has been in the surplus trade for three generations. Everything we sell is one of three things: genuine issue (actual military-contracted items), MIL-SPEC (made to the military's specification), or practical outdoor gear built to last.

Also worth checking: Gifts for the Fashionable for the style-forward heritage pieces (the Sterlingwear peacoat lives there too), Gifts for Veterans for era-specific surplus, or Gifts Under $25 if budget is the first filter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Made in the USA matter for gifts?

For some shoppers, it matters a lot — they want to support American manufacturing, or they trust US-made quality control, or they're giving to someone who feels strongly about it. For others, it's a nice-to-have. Either way, surplus is one of the most reliable sources of genuinely American-made gear, because military contracts historically required US manufacturing. If the item is marked Genuine Issue or MIL-SPEC from a US contractor, it was made here.

Is everything in this collection Made in the USA?

Yes. Every item in this collection is tagged Made in USA at the product level and sourced from American manufacturing — whether that's genuine-issue military surplus from US contractors, or MIL-SPEC items from American mills like Gold Cup and our sock line.

What's the most notable Made in USA item you carry?

Our Sterlingwear of Boston peacoats, hands down. Sterlingwear was the historic US Navy peacoat contractor — their Boston factory produced the genuine-issue version for decades. McGuire has some of the last remaining new-condition examples in existence. When they're gone, they're gone.

Are genuine-issue surplus items considered Made in USA?

Yes, when the contract was awarded to a US manufacturer (which was the standard for decades of US military procurement). Items marked 'Genuine Issue' or 'USGI' (US Government Issued) with US-contract provenance qualify.

What's a good American-made Christmas gift under $50?

A pair of Gold Cup socks or our Genuine Issue wool socks (both US-made to military spec), a wool watch cap (Menswear Hall of Fame recognized), a USGI canteen with cover. All under $50, all American-made, all practical gifts that get used.

Can you ship it directly to the recipient?

Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout and the box ships straight to them. Our shipments don't include gift notes — if you want them to know it came from you, send a text when the tracking pings.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes, both physical and digital. Digital gift cards deliver by email right away, which helps if you're running late on your holiday shopping. Physical gift cards ship on our normal schedule.