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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.

Fly Fishing Gear

Cabela’s Hiker Wading Boots Review

This photo shows the Cabela's Hiker Felt Sole Wading Boots next to a river.

The Cabela’s Hiker Wading Boots are wading boots designed to fit like a hiking boot. Cabela’s offers them in a...

Fly Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Waders for Your Budget: Reviewed & Compared

This best fishing waders image shows the author testing fishing waders on a river while fishing.

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

Backpacking Gear

MSR TrailShot Water Filter Review

This photo shows the MSR TrailShot water filter near a river.

The MSR TrailShot is a remarkably versatile lightweight water filter for backpacking, trail running, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, kayaking and...

KUIU Attack Pants Review

This photo shows the author wearing the KUIU Attack Pants during a whitetail deer hunt during the testing process.

The KUIU Attack Pant is KUIU’s bestselling pant — and has been for years. In fact, about six years ago,...

Gear Snow Sports

REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket Review

This photo shows a closeup of the REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket men's version.

The REI Co-op Stormhenge 850 Down Jacket is a thick and durable down jacket with a waterproof nylon shell and...

Cabela’s Ultralight Air Pad Review

This image shows the Cabela's Ultralight Air Pad inside of a backpacking tent.

The Cabela’s Ultralight Air Pad is a lightweight entry-level air sleeping pad that is great for backpacking or camping. It...

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...

Backpacking The Experience

7 Steps: How to Save Weight Backpacking

save weight backpacking

Learning to save weight backpacking is all about making compromises and smart decisions. Sure, you can shell out hundreds —...

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