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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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‘Coolest’ Cooler Ever Combines Blender, Speaker, Charger, Lights, and a Ceramic Knife

Our new hero Ryan Grepper has invented a new modern-day cooler, and his crowdfunding Kickstarter launch quickly generated nearly $4.5...

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10 Best Backpacking Tents 2017

The best backpacking tent question and answer often ignites heated responses from experienced backpackers because so many believe their favorite tent, tarp,...

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10 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs for 2022

The best fly fishing hip packs have organizational pockets as well as multiple attachment points for fly fishing accessories like...

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10 Best Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combos for the Money

The most important fly fishing gear choice for beginners is finding and choosing a good fly rod and reel combo....

This photo shows several backpack coolers in a row, including the YETI Hopper BackFlip 24, OtterBox Trooper LT 30, and ICEMULE Pro.

10 Best Backpack Coolers 2019: ‘Go Anywhere’

The best backpack coolers let you avoid the beaten path or trek down a sandy beach while also letting you...

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10 Best First Aid Kits for Camping

The best first aid kits for camping in 2019 and beyond are those that have a lot of core first aid...

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10 Best Fly Fishing Nets for 2022

The best fly fishing nets have soft rubber bags that protect fish when you land them. The soft rubbery material...

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10 Best Fly Fishing Waders for the Money

How do you choose the best fly fishing waders for 2022? Hold that thought for a moment. Let’s look at why...

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