Carhartt, Inc. is a U.S. based clothing company founded in 1889. It is still a family owned company, owned by the descendants of company founder Hamilton Carhartt, with its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. In the United States, Carhartt is known for hard-wearing, rugged, durable work clothes, such as jackets, coats, overalls, coveralls, vests, shirts, jeans and dungarees. Carhartt was originally founded to make work clothing for railroad workers. Their initial growth throughout the 1890's was focused on railroad workers' need for durable and long lasting work overalls. Over time, Carhartt clothing items evolved trademark features intended to further extend durability, including the use of heavy duty threads, reinforcing rivets at vital stress points, and a variety of durable, high technology materials resistant to flames, abrasion and water. Today Carhartt is commonly found on construction sites, farms and ranches, among other job sites.
Thule began in Sweden; however most of their products are currently built in the USA. They are always working on design and product development to stay the first in technology, and continue to be the European-made leader in racks. What distinguishes racks made by Thule from all other racks are the square crossbars. Thule's claim to fame is that they have a rack that will fit your car, no matter what you drive, as they have various foot components that fit virtually every vehicle. They have in fact load carriers that fit over 1500 models of cars and over 250 patents for carriers and accessories. Thule racks are easy to use, safe, and solid. They help you carry everything from bikes to canoes and from skis to surfboards. They have become so popular due to their excellent quality, which is due to innovation and close cooperation with leading automobile and sporting goods manufacturers. A product carrying the Thule name must pass demanding testing procedures but also maintain ease of use. They shake, break, freeze and heat the gear, putting it through more than it ever will in your hands. They will have a rack for your vehicle, no question.
We started as arborists-folks that take care of trees. Back then there were two clothing options for tree work; traditional canvas work pants or technical rock climbing pants. Canvas pants were too stiff, never fit us very well and restricted our movement while we were climbing trees. We even tried laying them in our driveway for a couple weeks to soften them up. Rock climbing pants on the other hand allowed free ranging movement but sure didn’t hold up well to tree work, not to mention they cost an arm and a leg.
Our solution was to marry the two pants and make a comfortable canvas work pant that you could actually move in. A pant that fit well, held up to the job, and cost less than a case of bar oil. After lots of prototypes and on the job testing we finally made some things we liked. Truth is we found other folks liked them too, not just arborists. The features that make our clothes great for tree work are the same ones that suit any work environment or lifestyle that demands more from your clothes. We’re not about bells and whistles, just the things you need, that actually work.
Making honest, hardworking clothing remains our passion. All of our styles are made using heavy-duty fabrics and innovative, free-moving designs. We personally test our clothes 50 feet up climbing trees and on the ground dragging brush- not in some fancy lab. The result is something you can trust day in, and day out. Join us in putting yours to the test the same way we do - one leg at a time.
Duke offers the most complete line of traditional, fully functional Bear Traps on the market. These traps feature cast steel jaws with serious teeth, cast pan and tempered long springs. Due to legal reasons, the Bear Traps are not recommended for use. However, if you are looking for a serious fixture to decorate your home, cabin or store, these traps will surely stir some excitement.
