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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.

RTIC Outback Jug Review: ‘We Crave Cold Water’

A 1-gallon RTIC Outback Jug in stainless steel next to a white 1/2 gallon RTIC Outback Jug on a paddle board on a beach near a river.

The ceramic-lined RTIC Outback Jug is better than stainless steel at eliminating metallic taste or long-term interactions with flavored liquids....

Gear Water Sports

BOTE WULF Aero Review: Best Beginner iSUP

An inflated BOTE WULF Aero 11'4" iSUP floating on an Idaho lake during testing.

The BOTE WULF Aero inflatable standup paddleboard is one of the most beginner-friendly iSUPs I’ve tested. It floats high and...

The Best Screen Tents for 2026

Two people testing a screen shelter while sitting inside of a screen tent in camp chairs next to a camping table.

A great screen tent or pop up screen house can protect you from pesky insects, giving you a bug-free zone...

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

Acadia 6 Tent pitched in a sunny meadow.

The L.L.Bean Acadia Tent is a cabin-style family camping tent that’s available in 4-, 6- or 8-person options. Its most...

Gear Water Sports

The 10 Best Inflatable Swim Docks for 2026

This photo shows a dog standing on an inflatable dock on a lake during the testing and review process for this best inflatable floating docks and swim platforms buying guide.

A great inflatable swim dock can give you extra space to play on the water at the beach, providing a...

Fly Fishing Gear

Best Wading Boots for Fishing in 2026

Author Chris Maxcer tests wading boots on the St. Joe River in Idaho while fishing for cutthroat trout.

Grippy, supportive wading boots give you sure footing that lets you venture out into a river, stream, or lake to...

Gear Water Sports

Retrospec Siesta Dock Inflatable Platform Review

Retrospec Siesta Dock XL Inflatable Platform 10' floating on a mountain lake with an anchor rope attached.

The square-shaped Retrospec Siesta Dock comes in 7′ or 10′ versions. I tested the larger Siesta Dock XL option, and...

Fly Fishing Gear

Lightweight Wading Boots: My Favorites and Why

Pair of lightweight wading boots on a rock by a river.

I’m now a fan of lightweight wading boots, pure and simple. Up until five years ago, I used to believe...

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