Like most outdoor gear today, the vast majority of camp stoves are imported, often with little transparency about how or where they’re made. For Americans who care about durability, self-reliance, and supporting domestic manufacturing, that matters. The good news is that there are still camp stove brands building serious, field-tested stoves right here in the United States. From rugged wood-burning designs to heavy-duty steel stoves built for overlanding and base camps, American manufacturers continue to prove that quality outdoor gear doesn’t have to come from overseas. Below is our research on camping and wood stoves for hot tents made in the USA. You’ll also find sourcing tips for doing your own research, and some popular brands that aren’t made in the USA and where they are actually manufactured. Let’s get into it!
Complete List of Camp Stove Brands Made in the USA
EmberLit is based in Sandy, Utah and focuses on lightweight, flat-packing wood-burning camp stoves designed for backpacking and emergency use. Our research shows that EmberLit stoves are made in the United States using stainless steel, with manufacturing handled domestically under the MerkWares brand umbrella. These are minimalist stoves built for people who value simplicity, portability, and U.S. manufacturing.
Bushbuddy is a small, purpose-driven manufacturer operating out of Tok, Alaska. The company traces back to the late 1990s and is best known for its double-wall, natural-draft wood stoves that require no batteries or moving parts. We found that Bushbuddy stoves are handcrafted in the USA, with production kept intentionally small and quality-focused rather than scaled for mass retail.
Four Dog Stove has been building heavy-duty wood-burning stoves in Minnesota for decades, with a strong following among hunters and wall-tent campers. Our research shows that these stoves are handmade in the USA and built with longevity in mind. This is not ultralight gear. Four Dog stoves are designed to be dependable, repairable, and passed down rather than replaced.
Firebox Stove, based in Utah, is one of the more nuanced brands in this category. The company is known for its patented, collapsible wood-burning stove designs, but not all Firebox products are made in the USA. Some Firebox stoves are manufactured domestically using U.S. materials, while others are produced overseas. We found that Firebox does a decent job of disclosing this on individual product pages, which makes it especially important to verify before buying.
Kni-Co Manufacturing operates out of Wallowa, Oregon and has been producing wood-burning tent stoves since the early 1980s. Their stoves are made from cold-rolled steel and assembled by hand at their Oregon facility. Our research shows that Kni-Co remains a solid example of a long-running American manufacturer focused on functional, no-frills stoves for hot tents and camps.
Minuteman Provision Company manufactures rocket stoves and outdoor cooking gear in Reidsville, North Carolina. Their lineup includes several rocket stove models along with related fire and preparedness products. Based on our research, Minuteman’s products are handmade in the USA, with a clear emphasis on durability, emergency preparedness, and small-batch production rather than imported mass-market gear.
Coleman is a household name, but it is not an American-made brand across the board. Our research shows that only some Coleman products are assembled in the USA, with domestic operations tied to facilities in Kansas and Texas. Many of Coleman’s camp stoves are imported, so you need to check individual product listings carefully rather than assuming U.S. manufacturing based on brand recognition alone.
MSR, short for Mountain Safety Research, is another major outdoor brand with mixed manufacturing. While the company maintains U.S. facilities in Washington and Nevada and assembles some products domestically, most MSR stoves are manufactured overseas. Our research makes it clear that MSR should be approached as a brand with select U.S.-assembled items, not as a consistently Made in USA option.
North Woods Fabrication is a family-owned manufacturer based in Fairmont, Minnesota. The company builds compact wood stoves for camping, wall tents, and off-grid applications. We found that both materials sourcing and manufacturing occur in the United States, which is still relatively rare in this category and worth noting for folks who care about full domestic production.
Partner Steel is headquartered in Pocatello, Idaho, and has roots going back to the 1940s as a metal fabrication shop. Their aluminum camp stoves were designed to meet the needs of river outfitters and guides who require efficient, reliable cooking systems. Our research shows that Partner Steel manufactures its stoves in the USA, with designs shaped by decades of real-world use rather than marketing trends.
Riley Stove Company operates out of Townsend, Montana, and has been producing wood-burning camp and wall-tent stoves since the early 1980s. The brand is known for thoughtful design details and accessories like water heaters and warming shelves. Our research confirms that Riley stoves are made in the USA and are built specifically for extended cold-weather and hot-tent use.
SIEGE Stoves manufactures collapsible, pack-flat camp stoves in Northern California. The company emphasizes premium materials, including titanium and stainless steel, and we found that those materials are sourced from U.S. suppliers. In a category where “titanium” often signals imported gear, SIEGE stands out for both domestic manufacturing and transparent sourcing.
How to Find Camp Stoves Made in the USA
Finding a camp stove that’s genuinely made in the USA takes more effort than it should. This category is full of imported products, vague marketing language, and brands that mix domestic and overseas manufacturing under the same name. The key is to slow down and look beyond the logo on the box.
What Does “Made in the USA” Mean?
In the United States, “Made in the USA” is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, which requires that a product be “all or virtually all” made domestically. That means the final assembly and the majority of parts and processing must take place in the U.S. Unfortunately, enforcement is limited, and many brands rely on softer language to imply American manufacturing without actually meeting that standard. We break this down in detail in our Made in USA language guide, which is worth reading before making any assumptions.
Materials
Camp stoves are deceptively simple products, but the materials used play a huge role in durability, safety, weight, and whether a stove can realistically be made in the USA. Below are the primary materials you’ll see in American-made and imported camp stoves, along with what to watch for in each case.
Steel
Carbon steel is the backbone of most traditional camp stoves, wall tent stoves, and hot tent stoves. The United States still has strong domestic steel production, particularly for cold-rolled sheet steel commonly used in stove bodies, doors, and legs. This makes steel one of the easiest materials to source domestically for manufacturers committed to U.S. production. Steel stoves tend to be heavier, but they’re also more forgiving, easier to repair, and better suited for long-term use in base camps and cold-weather setups. When a brand says its steel stove is made in the USA, that claim is more likely to be legitimate than in many other outdoor categories.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is common in lightweight wood-burning stoves and collapsible designs. The U.S. produces stainless steel, but it is also widely imported, especially from Asia. That means a stove can be fabricated in the United States using imported stainless steel and still legally be labeled “Made in the USA with imported materials,” depending on how the claim is worded. Stainless steel offers better corrosion resistance than carbon steel and is popular for backpacking stoves, but if you care about domestic sourcing, you should look for brands that explicitly state where their stainless steel comes from, not just where the stove is assembled.
Titanium
Titanium is most often used in ultralight, pack-flat backpacking stoves. While the United States has domestic titanium production, most consumer-grade titanium camping gear on the market today is imported, both for raw materials and finished products. Titanium is expensive, difficult to work with, and not commonly fabricated at small U.S. shops, which is why truly American-made titanium stoves are rare. When a brand clearly states that its titanium is sourced and fabricated domestically, that’s a meaningful distinction in this category.
Aluminum
Aluminum shows up primarily in propane camp stoves and high-output cooking systems designed for group use. The U.S. produces aluminum, but global supply chains dominate this material, and much of the aluminum used in outdoor products is imported even when final assembly happens domestically. Aluminum is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, but it doesn’t handle direct wood fire the way steel does, which limits its use mostly to gas stove bodies and frames. As with stainless steel, transparency around both sourcing and manufacturing matters.
Cast Iron
Cast iron is less common in modern portable camp stoves but still appears in specialty cooking components and heavy-duty designs. The U.S. has limited domestic cast iron production compared to the past, and many cast iron components are imported even when the brand itself is American. Cast iron is extremely durable and retains heat well, but its weight and brittleness make it less practical for most portable stove designs. When used, it’s worth checking origin claims carefully.
Labeling
Labeling is where things get especially tricky. Under U.S. law (Title 19, Chapter 4, Section 1304), imported products must be marked with their country of origin, but how that information is presented can vary widely. On top of that, the FTC allows claims like “Assembled in the USA” or “Made in the USA with Imported Materials,” which are legal but very different from a genuine Made in USA claim. You’ll also see phrases like “Designed in the USA” or “Engineered in the USA,” which have nothing to do with manufacturing at all. We always recommend reading product descriptions closely, checking packaging photos when possible, and contacting the manufacturer directly if the origin isn’t clearly stated.
Final Tips
In this category, especially, smaller manufacturers tend to be more transparent than big legacy brands. Many American-made camp stoves are produced in small shops, often with longer lead times and fewer color or size options. That’s usually a good sign. Don’t assume that price or brand recognition equals domestic manufacturing, and don’t be afraid to ask direct questions about where a stove is made and where its materials come from. The more you demand clear answers, the easier it becomes to support the companies that are actually building their gear here at home.
Camp Stoves Not Made in the USA
Below is a list of camp and wood stove brands we came across in our research that aren’t made in the United States. Watch out for these companies! We’ll keep this list updated as we find more.
- Jetboil: China
- Primus: Estonia (most stoves assembled in their Tartu factory)
- Camp Chef: China
- GSI Outdoors (Selkirk camp stoves): China
- SOTO: Japan
- Snow Peak (titanium stove/cookware lines): Japan (Niigata, Japan, is frequently cited for its titanium goods)
- Trangia: Sweden (produced in Trångsviken, Sweden)
- Optimus (example: Polaris Optifuel): Taiwan
- Kovea: South Korea
