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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.

This photo shows the Triple F.A.T. Goose Norden Hooded Bomber Jacket.

Triple F.A.T. Goose Norden Hooded Bomber Jacket Review

The Triple F.A.T. Goose Norden Hooded Bomber Jacket is really a coat. It’s super thick, freakishly warm and it just... Read More

This photo shows the Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps.

Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps Review

The Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps are my favorite forceps for fly fishing. Sure, they don’t compete with high-end fishing... Read More

This photo shows the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite air mattress backpacking sleeping pad on a tent floor.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad Review

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite air mattress is the best sleeping pad for 80 percent of backpackers at least 80 percent... Read More

This image shows the Olympus Tough TG-5 waterproof camera in the mud on the ground.

Olympus Tough TG-5 Waterproof Camera Review

The Olympus Tough TG-5 is arguably the best waterproof camera available today. It boasts a wide variety of features, including... Read More

This photo shows the TightSpot 7-Arrow Quiver.

TightSpot Quiver Review: 5 vs 7 Arrows

Our favorite quiver is undeniably the TightSpot 5-Arrow Quiver, but it’s followed by the TightSpot 7-Arrow Quiver. Both are astoundingly... Read More

This is an image of the Cabela's Orion 2 Backpacking Tent fully setup.

Cabela’s Orion Backpacker Tent Review

The Cabela’s Orion Backpacker Tent is an entry-level backpacker tent with a stable and durable design. It’s roomy enough for two... Read More

This photo shows the Uncharted Supply Co 'The Zeus' portable jump starter attached to a dead auto battery.

The Zeus Portable Jump Starter Review

The Zeus, which is made by Uncharted Supply Co., is a battery-powered portable automobile jump starter. It’s also an emergency... Read More

klymit inertia x frame pad

Backpacking Pad Review: Klymit Inertia X Frame Ultralight 9 oz Sleeping Pad

THE FIRST TIME I SAW the Klymit Inertia X Frame ultralight sleeping pad, I was blown away by the innovation and... Read More

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