Is Kifaru moving manufacturing overseas?

[Steve O]

I miss Patrick Smith.

 

[mrbillbrown]

Interesting. Under his name or a company?

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[JoshTX]

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Thanks Bill

 

[co_archer]

I feel like back in the day when Aron was running things, someone from Kifaru would have jumped in here and shut this rumor down or at least addressed it in some manner. The move would certainly clash with their decision to move up here to Wyoming, and it would be disappointing but who knows.

 

[Scorpion]

I feel like back in the day when Aron was running things, someone from Kifaru would have jumped in here and shut this rumor down or at least addressed it in some manner. The move would certainly clash with their decision to move up here to Wyoming, and it would be disappointing but who knows.

That’s the biggest thing that seems to be missing at Kifaru now. There was definitely a bit of “cult of personality” at times by the internet with Snyder running the show, but he sure as shit squashed bogus rumors quickly.

It’ll be interesting to see if those who remain at Kifaru will be able to fill some of that power vacuum. My guess is no, but that doesn’t take anything away from their gear quality assuming it stays Made In USA.

 

[10ringer]

Kifaru needs to bring back Frank!!!


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[FrankieP1988]

Kifaru needs to bring back Frank!!!


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[FrankieP1988]

In all seriousness, I would agree that Kifaru is currently lacking engagement on Rokslide. I'm not really on social media at the moment (aside from FB for marketplace and rifle shooting groups) so I don't really have any input on that aspect.

I think one thing that made Kifaru successful over the years was the availability for customers to engage with employees via forums and social media. That looks to have tapered off quite a bit especially recently.

I can only assume they are looking at developing new strategies with the 'departure' of A.S. I think they have some smart and capable people working there and will get things back on course.

 

[westsloper]

Why would you pay $500 for an 3rd world country made pack when you can get a $500 one made in the USA?

Who would buy a Mystery Ranch when you can buy an Exo or Stone Glacier for the same money?

Mystery Ranch MSRP prices don't necessarily reflect reality. There are lots of discounts available and previous models are always on sale somewhere, often under $400. Exo, Stone Glacier, etc, never mark down their models like Mystery Ranch does.

 

[TandKHunting]

We pay $18 a shirt for 100% USA made shirts and sell them for $35. I don't really care about making money on shirts though. My dad usually brings them to trade shows and gives them out for free to guys who big purchases. I have heard the, "we would need to sell a USA made shirt for $65". That's simply not true.

 

[fngTony]

We pay $18 a shirt for 100% USA made shirts and sell them for $35. I don't really care about making money on shirts though. My dad usually brings them to trade shows and gives them out for free to guys who big purchases. I have heard the, "we would need to sell a USA made shirt for $65". That's simply not true.

Does that $18 include your custom print or just the shirt? If that does include the custom print then that’s not a bad price.

 

[j3h8]

We pay $18 a shirt for 100% USA made shirts and sell them for $35. I don't really care about making money on shirts though. My dad usually brings them to trade shows and gives them out for free to guys who big purchases. I have heard the, "we would need to sell a USA made shirt for $65". That's simply not true.

Are these 100% made in the USA but sourced materials from overseas? I wonder if that's the difference that brings it to the $65 range.

 

[TandKHunting]

Are these 100% made in the USA but sourced materials from overseas? I wonder if that's the difference that brings it to the $65 range.

If the materials were sourced overseas they wouldn’t be 100% Made in the USA. They are dirt to shirt Made in the USA.

 

[TandKHunting]

Does that $18 include your custom print or just the shirt? If that does include the custom print then that’s not a bad price.

Yes it does. Volume is important to note as well. The lower volume..the higher the cost. We can even get lower than $18 if we did 200 or 300 shirts at a time. I just don’t invest much into T-shirts. It’s not really a revenue driver for us.

 

[TandKHunting]

And if anyone is curious.

This is the brand we use. If you are a business or get shirts made for things…I suggest getting triblends with this company. They are comparable to Next Level and are extremely comfortable.

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