USA-Made Gifts for Veterans and Military Families

Gear he'll actually carry, picked by what you've noticed about him. For the veteran at home and the one still serving.

The short version

• Skip the slogan shirt. Get him something he'll use all the time.
• For a veteran: a combat boot leather Sergeant Wallet, a Long Rifle Mat for range days, or a fire hose American flag for the wall.
• For someone still serving: a Major Dopp Bag for his hygiene kit, a Rite in the Rain cover, or a Truckie pouch for the small stuff.
• Every gift here is made in the USA.
• Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11.

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Start with who he is now

A veteran and an active service member want different things. A veteran is building a life at home: the garage, the range, the wall, the daily carry. Someone still serving needs gear that packs small, survives a bag, and does its job well.

Pick the section that fits. Then look for the signs that sound like him.

Quick picks

If you've noticed this	Get them	Price
For a veteran
His wallet is a worn-out brick	Sergeant Wallet – Combat Boot Leather	From $39 · Overhaul
He wants a bifold, not a slim wallet	Captain Wallet – Combat Leather	From $71.20
He cleans his rifle on a towel	Long Rifle Mat – Firehose	From $129
His tools are loose in a bucket	Combat Leather Tool Roll	From $63 · Overhaul
He has a blank wall in the garage	American Flag – Fire Hose	From $199
For someone still serving
His hygiene kit is a mess	Major Dopp Bag – Large	From $99
He writes everything down	Rite in the Rain Cover – Combat Boot	From $59
His small stuff is loose in his bag	Truckie – Small	From $24

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For a veteran

If his wallet is a worn-out brick

You'll know it's them if:

• He still carries the same thick wallet he's had for years, and it's coming apart at the seams.
• He sits on it all day and pulls it out before he gets in the truck.
• He likes gear in colors he knows: coyote, OD, Multicam.
  

Get them: the Sergeant Wallet – Combat Boot Leather Edition

It's a slim, front-pocket wallet made from full-grain leather that was made for U.S. military combat boots. That leather was held out before it was made into boots, so it was never issued or worn. We gave it a second job. The wallet holds 4 to 8 cards and has a 3" elastic strap for folded cash.

It's sewn with T-70 nylon thread and edged with 1" mil-spec binding in colors like Multicam, Coyote, and OD.

Also in the Overhaul: overstock colorways, from $39. When they're gone, they're gone.

What it won't do: hold a big stack. Card fit varies a little with the leather grain.

Choose this instead if he wants a bifold: the Captain Wallet – Combat Leather Edition.

It's wider and flatter, 4" by 5" folded, so it sits better in a back pocket on long drives. It holds 12 to 15 cards and up to 20 bills folded in half, with a clear ID window and a 1000D Cordura lining. In stock in black.

More wallet options are in our wallet gift guide.

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If he cleans his rifle on a towel

You'll know it's them if:

• He cleans his rifle at the kitchen table on an old towel, and the cleaner soaks right through.
• Range day is his weekend.
• His mat, if he has one, is too short for the whole rifle.
  

Get them: the Long Rifle Mat – Firehose Edition

It's a 40" by 16" mat with room for a full rifle. The top is 5" large diameter fire hose, the kind used as supply line, lined with 1000D Cordura. A 15" by 6.5" zip pouch built into the mat holds small tools and parts. When he's done, it rolls up and closes with a hook-and-loop strap. The hose is vintage green, paired with one of six Cordura colors like Woodland, Multicam, or Coyote.

What it won't do: carry the rifle. It's a work surface for cleaning and setup, not a case.

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If his tools are loose in a bucket

You'll know it's them if:

• His garage is his shop, and his tools ride loose in a bucket or a bag.
• He digs through everything to find one screwdriver.
• He keeps his chisels or knives sharp and hates when they bang together.
  

Get them: the Combat Leather Tool Roll

It's made from the same kind of military combat boot leather, unused and kept out of the waste stream. It has 7 slots: two 3" wide and five 2" wide. Every tool gets its own spot. Unrolled, it's 16" by 13". Rolled up, it's 4" by 10" and closes with a 1.75" steel cinch buckle. Every stress point is box-stitched or bar-tacked.

Also in the Overhaul: overstock rolls, from $63. When they're gone, they're gone.

What it won't do: come with tools, or fit big ones. It's sized for hand tools.

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If he has a blank wall in the garage

You'll know it's them if:

• He just finished the garage, the shop, or the den.
• He's never liked a printed flag.
• He cares where things come from and how they're made.
  

Get them: the American Flag – Fire Hose

It's a 24" by 42" American flag made from decommissioned 5" supply line, the hose that runs from the hydrant to the engine. It's backed with 30oz cotton canvas, edged in 1" mil-spec coyote binding, and has 4 brass grommets for hanging.

It's cut and sewn in small batches in our shop in Cape Coral, Florida. Real hose varies, so each flag looks a little different.

What it won't do: fly on a pole. It's made to hang on a wall.

For how to display one, see our guide on how to display and retire a flag.

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For someone still serving

These are good picks for a military family to send. They pack small and do one job.

If his hygiene kit is a mess

You'll know it's them if:

• His hygiene kit is a zip bag where everything sinks to the bottom.
• He dumps the whole thing out to find his razor.
• He packs and unpacks a lot.
  

Get them: the Major Dopp Bag – Large

It's 7" by 12" closed and opens flat to 15" by 12", so he can see everything at once. Inside are 4 pockets, two 6.5" by 7.5" and two 6.5" by 5". It's lined with 1000D Cordura, reinforced with mil-spec webbing, and closes with a #10 YKK zipper.

It comes in fire hose or brown leather. It also works for knives, pens, notebooks, or a small first aid kit.

What it won't do: stay dry in a downpour. It's water-resistant, not waterproof.

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If he writes everything down

You'll know it's them if:

• He always has a Rite in the Rain notebook in his pocket.
• The cover is bent, wet, or falling apart.
• He's lost a pen at the worst time.
  

Get them: Rite in the Rain Notebook Cover – Combat Boot Edition

It fits a 3" by 5" Rite in the Rain top-spiral notebook. It's made from repurposed military combat boot leather and edged in mil-spec 1" webbing.

The top flap flips open fast and closes with an elastic band. A leather pen slot holds a standard pen.

What it won't do: come with the notebook. He'll need a 3" by 5" top-spiral to go in it.

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If his small stuff is loose in his bag

You'll know it's them if:

• Chargers, earbuds, a knife, and a lighter are all loose at the bottom of his bag.
• He's always digging for the one thing he needs.
• He likes his gear in Multicam.
  

Get them: the Truckie – Small

It's a flat zip pouch, 4.5" by 5.5", about the size of a phone. It slips into a pocket, a pack, or a glove box and keeps the small stuff together. The zipper is an oversized #10 YKK with a metal pull and a paracord grip. Most colors are 1000D Cordura, including Multicam and Multicam Black. Easy to send a few.

What it won't do: keep things apart inside. It's one open pocket. Need more room? There's a Medium.

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Why combat boot leather

Several picks here use combat boot leather. Here's where it comes from.

The leather is made by suppliers that make boot leather for the U.S. military. Some of it is held out of production for small cosmetic reasons, like uneven color or a minor surface mark. It's the same leather. It was never made into boots, never issued, and never worn. Instead of letting it go to waste, we cut it into wallets, covers, and tool rolls.

Our fire hose is decommissioned hose, kept out of the landfill and given a second job. The flag and the Long Rifle Mat are made from 5" supply line.

Want more ideas? Our main guide, Rugged Gifts for Men Who Put Their Gear to Work, sorts gifts by what you've noticed about him.

Shopping for someone who flies the flag? See our patriotic gifts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this gear military-issued?
  No. Our combat boot leather was made for military boots but never made into them. None of our products are military-issued or approved by the military.
  
  
• What's a good gift under $50?
  The Truckie – Small or the Sergeant Wallet – Combat Boot Leather Edition.
  
  
• When is Veterans Day?
  Wednesday, November 11. It's for everyone who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  
  
• What if it doesn’t work for him?
  Every piece has a one-year warranty, and you have 30 days from delivery to return it. See the full return policy.
  
  
• Is there a discount for first responders, veterans or service members? 
  Yes. A verified GovX ID gets you 30% off, always.