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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.

Gear Water Sports

ISLE Base Camp Dock Review

This photo shows the ISLE Base Camp Dock inflated and floating on a lake during the testing and review process.

The ISLE Base Camp Dock is a semi-rigid inflatable swim dock and floating platform with a soft foam top. It’s...

Gear

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...

Gear Hunting

PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp Review

This review photo shows the PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp outside on a rock after testing on a pre-dawn hunt.

The PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp is a powerful, rechargeable headlamp created by hunters for hunting. That’s not to say you...

Fly Fishing Gear

12 Best Fly Fishing Nets

This best fly fishing net photo shows a fly fishing net being tested by the author.

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

Gear

Our Top ‘Amazon Prime Day’ Outdoor Gear Picks for 2023

This photo shows the YETI Roadie 24 cooler with ice and bottles inside.

Amazon Prime Day deals have sparked a massive annual mid-summer buying event! If you’re on the lookout for great camping...

Gear

Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket Review

This photo shows the author wearing the Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket outside near a river and rain clouds during the testing and review process.

The Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket is a versatile, lightweight and rugged waterproof/breathable shell. It’s made for hiking, mountaineering,...

Gear Hunting

SITKA Intros New, ‘Complete’ Core Merino Wool Collection

This photo shows a hunter wearing Sitka's new Core Merino 120 Hoody while organizing gear in a Sitka hunting backpack.

SITKA Gear has offered some merino wool base layers in the past, but the options were limited. For 2023, Sitka...

Gear Hunting

Maven Launches New Ultralight B.7 Binoculars

This photo shows the new Maven B.7 Binocular on a rock outside.

Maven has added an interesting new ultracompact and lightweight B.7 8×25 and 10×25 binocular to its lineup. The new B.7...

Is the Exped Mega Pump Worth Buying?

Exped MegaMat Review: Ridiculously Comfortable 2 Years Later

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Review

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Review

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp Review

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Review: Long-Term Report

Is the Exped Mega Pump Worth Buying?

Exped MegaMat Review: Ridiculously Comfortable 2 Years Later

REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Boss Chair Review

Lightweight Wading Boots: My Favorites and Why

Orvis Clearwater Combo Review: Long-Term Update

Orvis Recon Review: Long-Term Update

Black Diamond Storm 500-R Headlamp Review

Petzl Aria 2 RGB Headlamp Review

10 Best Headlamps for Hunting 2024: Tested and Compared

Leki Helicon Lite Ski Poles Review: Great Versatility

Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt Review

The Best Stio Holiday Sale Deals 2023

Shelta Hats Review and Comparison, Long-Term Update

Excellent All-Around iSUP: ISLE Pioneer 3 Review

ISLE Intros 3rd Generation Pioneer and Explorer iSUPs for 2024

How to Make Your Traeger Pro 575 Produce More Smoke

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill Review

BlendJet 2 Portable Blender Review: ‘Surprisingly Handy’

Gear

ISLE Base Camp Dock Review

YETI Expands Rugged Yonder Water Bottle Line

PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp Review

12 Best Fly Fishing Nets

Our Top ‘Amazon Prime Day’ Outdoor Gear Picks for 2023

Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket Review

SITKA Intros New, ‘Complete’ Core Merino Wool Collection

Maven Launches New Ultralight B.7 Binoculars