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Brand profile
Northern Lites — 'Made in USA' claim
Self-attested T2 Recorded May 2026
Wausau, Wisconsin · Founded 1992
Northern Lites Outdoors, based in Wausau, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures ultralight snowshoes for hikers, athletes, and backpackers. The brand markets its snowshoes as American-made and has been producing outdoor footwear since 1992. Northern Lites focuses on lightweight performance across multiple use cases, including hiking and running, with product lines that emphasize weight savings for improved portability in snow conditions.
Made-in-USA claim
Does Northern Lites make its products in the USA? Northern Lites says yes — self-attested (Tier 2):
American-made ultralight snowshoes for hikers, athletes, and backpackersNorthern Lites markets itself as Made in USA. Source: the brand's own labeling.
- Headquarters
- Wausau, WI
- Category
- Outdoor & Sporting
- Founded
- 1992
- Recorded
- May 28, 2026
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