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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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Measure Net: The Best (and Last) Fly Fishing Net You’ll Ever Use

There’s one trout fishing net on the market that is the absolute best: The Measure Net. It’s a lot like...

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10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Manly Men

Shopping for an outdoor adventurer is like shopping for 50 half-crazed and fanatical monkeys. Adventurers like shiny things, but they...

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Topo Maps for iPhone and iPad Review: The App You Need When You’re Lost

My go-to topographical map on my iPhone and iPad is Phil Endecott’s Topo Maps. I don’t know who Phil is,...

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Can’t Sharpen a Knife? Two Razor Edge Knife Systems Save the Day

I’ve tried to sharpen knives, but I’m not good at it. Sure, as I attempt to hold the perfect angle...

Top 10 GPS Units

Global Positioning System (GPS) devices are violently trying to replace my natural ability to navigate via the stars, street signs,...

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See the Rain: NOAA Hi-Def Radar Weather App for iPhone Review

The problem with the built-in Apple weather app for iPhone is that it only provides static forecasts, highs and lows,...

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Adidas Outdoor Hydroterra Shandal Water Shoe Review

The Adidas Outdoor Hydroterra Shandal Shoe is my all-around favorite lightweight water shoe. As the “Hydroterra” water and land name suggests,...

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Why Flashlights Make Great Gifts for Men — and the 5 Types Every Man Should Own

Every man I know wants more flashlights, and at the very least, can appreciate a good flashlight. Flashlights aren’t exactly the...

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