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This review photo shows the YETI Roadie 24 cooler on a road near a bridge.

The New YETI Roadie 24 Review: ‘Outstanding’

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This photo shows Man Makes Fire expert fly fishing and rafting gear testers out on the river testing and fishing with the NRS Star Outlaw Raft Fishing Package.

NRS STAR Outlaw Raft Fishing Package Review

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This review photo shows the author testing the Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech shirt while riding a gravel bike.

Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Shirt Review

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This review photo shows the author wearing the men's REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket during testing while skiing.

REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket Review

The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket is an excellent waterproof, breathable shell jacket for skiing and snowboarding. To get us a closer look, REI sent Man Makes Fire a review unit. After testing it during... Read More

This best fly fishing hip pack photo shows the author testing a fishing hip pack in a river while fly fishing during the review process.

10 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs 2021

The best fly fishing hip packs have organizational pockets as well as... Read More

This photo shows a smoking pork loin on a Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill.

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill Review: ‘Pellets Better Than Gas?’

The Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill is one of the most popular... Read More

This best fly fishing net photo shows a fly fishing net being tested by the author.

10 Best Fly Fishing Nets for 2021

The best fly fishing nets have soft rubber bags that protect fish... Read More

This photo shows the NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft on a fishing trip during the review and testing process.

NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft Review

The NRS STAR Wonder Bug is a self-bailing raft with a raised... Read More

Backpacking

This photos shows multiple best down jackets together including the REI Co-op Magma 850 Down Jacket, Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Jacket, KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket and more.

The 29 Best Down Jackets & Coats for 2021

This review photo shows the Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt outside on top of a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite air mattress for backpacking.

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

This photo shows a man sitting in the Helinox Chair Zero with Ground Sheet on a beach by a lake.

Helinox Chair Zero Review: ‘Lightweight Powerhouse’

This photo shows the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump as it blows up a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite air mattress.

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

Camping

This best camping gear photo shows a campfire with hot dogs roasting over it.

55+ Camping Gifts for Campers & Outdoor Fanatics

This review photo shows the Camp Chef PRO 60X camping stove being used to cook dinner outside while camping.

Camp Chef Pro 60X Camping Stove Review: ‘It’s a Beast!’

This photo shows the L.L.Bean Acadia 6-Person Camping Tent.

L.L.Bean Acadia Tent Review: ‘Awesome Door’

Fly Fishing

This best fly fishing hip pack photo shows the author testing a fishing hip pack in a river while fly fishing during the review process.

10 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs 2021

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This best fly fishing net photo shows a fly fishing net being tested by the author.

10 Best Fly Fishing Nets for 2021

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This photo shows the NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft on a fishing trip during the review and testing process.

NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft Review

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This image shows a fly fisher wading in a river while fishing with a fly rod and reel combo.

10 Best Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combos for the Money

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

Orvis Ultralight Convertible Waders Review

Hunting

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

Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 Review

This best bowhunting gift photo shows a bowhunter standing with a hunting bow on a ridge overlooking a lake.

25 Best Gifts for Bowhunters

20 Stocking Stuffers for Hunters

This photo shows two headlamps for hunting.

10 Best Headlamps for Hunting 2021

This photo shows the Cabela's Insurgent HC RTH Compound Bow.

Cabela’s Insurgent HC RTH Bow Review