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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.

25 Best Gifts for Bowhunters 2026

Author Chris Maxcer shown in a mountain meadow while bowhunting for elk in Idaho.

Finding the best gifts for bowhunters in 2026 might seem hard because archery fanatics seem to have everything they need....

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YETI Hopper Flip 18 Soft Cooler Review

A YETI Hopper Flip 28 Soft Cooler on a rocky lake shore.

The YETI Hopper Flip 18 has the best carry handle, a proven build quality, great ice retention, a superior waterproof...

RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler Review: Long-Term Experience

The RTIC 30-can and 20-can Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler side-by-side on an iSUP paddleboard on a beach near water.

The RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler is a rugged, thickly insulated cooler that comes in three size options, giving you just...

25 Best Stocking Stuffers for Hunters 2026

The author's hunting backpack with a Talarik SlingHook, Orange Aglow panel, Therm-a-Rest seat pad, and Knight & Hale rattle call slightly visible with the pack on a rock overlooking a forested canyon.

Great stocking stuffers for hunters will, of course, fit into a stocking and be useful for hunting. They should also...

Backpacking Camping Gear

Letter to a Friend to Help Choose the Best Sleeping Pad Right Now

Big Agnes Divide Insulated Sleeping Pad horizontal orientation.

I recently received a plea for help from a friend who bought a sleeping pad for her son, who said...

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....

45 Best Gifts for Hunters for 2026

The author climbs a hill while carrying his bow while elk hunting in the mountains of Idaho.

Finding the best gifts for hunters might seem hard at first because it’s tough to know a hunter’s personal preference...

RTIC Everyday Insulated Tote Bag Review: ‘Light & Versatile’

RTIC Everyday Insulted Tote Bag with the top open showing food inside.

The RTIC Everyday Insulated Tote Bag is one of the most affordable, well-built, and versatile tote bags I’ve used. It’s...

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