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    Man Makes Fire publishes in-depth outdoor gear reviews designed to help you find the right gear for your outdoor adventures. We use, test, and review gear including the best camping tents, best fly rod and reel combos, best fishing waders, best soft coolers, best camping stoves, SUPs, bikes, ski and snowboarding gear, and much much more.

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Gear

35 Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers 2022

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Gear

NRS STAR Outlaw Raft Fishing Package Review

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Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Shirt Review

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Gear

KUIU Waypoint 2800 Duffel Review: ‘So Legit’

The KUIU Waypoint 2800 Duffel is a rugged carry-on ready bag with removable backpack straps. KUIU, which is a high-quality hunting apparel and gear company, says it built the duffel for once-in-a-lifetime hunts — and everything...
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Coleman Cascade 2-Burner Camping Stove Review

The Coleman Cascade 2-Burner Camping Stove is a big upgrade to the...
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ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair Review

The ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair is a straightforward, well-built camp chair that...
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Gear

YETI Adds Wheels to Popular Roadie Cooler

YETI has expanded its popular ‘Roadie’ hard cooler line by increasing the...
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15 Best Camping Stoves for 2022

The best camping stoves are portable, easy to use, easy to clean,...
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Backpacking

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Gear

The 29 Best Down Jackets & Coats for 2021

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Gear

Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt Review: ‘Outstanding’

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Gear

Helinox Chair Zero Review: ‘Lightweight Powerhouse’

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump Review: ‘Almost Great’

Camping

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15 Best Camping Stoves for 2022

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12 Best Screen Houses for Camping 2022

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Cabela’s West Wind Dome Tent Review

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Fly Fishing

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L.L.Bean Quest Fly Rod Outfit Review

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10 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs for 2022

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The Best Tippet Rings & How to Use Them

Fly Fishing Gear

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10 Best Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combos for the Money

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This photo shows a cutthroat trout caught by a fisherman wearing the men's Orvis Ultralight Convertible Waders.
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Orvis Ultralight Convertible Waders Review

Hunting

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10 Best Headlamps for Hunting 2022

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25 Best Gifts for Bowhunters

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20 Stocking Stuffers for Hunters

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Gear

Sitka Hunting Pants Review: Mountain, Timberline, Apex & More

This review photo shows the Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 hunting backpack outside on a Nevada mountain during testing while hunting for elk.
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Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 Review

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