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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.

Backpacking Gear

7 Best Backpacking Tents for the Money 2017

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In our guide to the best backpacking tents for the money, we will help you get the most bang for...

YETI Trailhead Camp Chair Review

This review photo shows the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair near a river during the testing process by the author.

The YETI Trailhead Camp Chair is an ultra-rugged, super comfortable collapsible camping chair. Of course, the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair...

YETI’s King Crab Orange Is Back!

This product photo shows the YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler in the King Crab Orange color option.

YETI has been creating limited edition colorways for years — generally special color options that evoke some sort of connection...

RTIC Hard Cooler Review: Long-Term Update

This testing and review photo shows the RTIC 65 QT Hard Cooler outside in a forest at a camping site.

RTIC Hard Coolers range in size from small 20-quart options to monster 145-quart coolers. Most outdoor enthusiasts need the 45-...

Backpacking The Experience

Backpacking Strategy: Base Camps and Day Hikes

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Here’s a strategy you can use to get more out of your backpacking adventures — the concept of base camps...

YETI Expands Rugged Yonder Water Bottle Line

This photo shows a YETI Yonder Water Bottle attached to a backpack.

We were excited to see YETI enter the rugged, lightweight water bottle space with its new Yonder water bottles late...

7 Best Waterproof Cameras for Wet and Rugged Adventure

This image shows five of the best waterproof cameras underwater.

The best waterproof camera lets you capture your best adventures in rugged, wild, and watery places. You do this with waterproof...

Outdoor Edge RazorPro Review

This photo shows the Outdoor Edge RazorPro hunting knife and included carrying case.

The Outdoor Edge RazorPro is an outstanding hunting knife that uses replaceable razor-style blades and includes a specialized hide-cutting blade....

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