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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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BioLite HeadLamp 325 Review

This photo shows the BioLite HeadLamp 325 being charged with a connected usb cord.

The BioLite HeadLamp 325 is a great upgrade to the original BioLite HeadLamp 200. The key difference between the new...

Gear Snow Sports

‘Last Chance’ Smith Optics Sale: Get 40-50% off Goggles, Helmets & Sunglasses

This photo shows the Smith Vantage MIPS Helmet with Smith 4D MAG Goggles outside on snow.

Smith Optics has launched its End of Season ‘Last Chance’ sale and the savings opportunities are worth checking out: If...

Gear Snow Sports

The North Face Freedom Pants Review

Pants while skiing during the testing and review process.

The North Face Freedom Pants for skiing and snowboarding come in two versions — insulated and uninsulated. Both have the...

LuminAid PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Solar Lantern Charger Review

This photo shows the LuminAid PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Solar Lantern Charger charging a mobile phone on a camping cot in a tent.

The LuminAID PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Solar Lantern Charger is a multipurpose camping lantern that’s capable of charging your phone or...

Kane Revive ‘Active Recovery Shoe’ Review

This review photo shows a pair of the Kane Revive active recovery shoes on a porch outside.

The Kane Revive Active Recovery Shoe is essentially a modernized, stylish take on an EVA foam shoe. Kane markets it...

Gear Snow Sports

Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated Ski Pants Review

This photo shows a gear tester wearing the Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated Ski Pants while skiing during the review process.

The Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated Ski Pants are a super popular ski pant aimed primarily at resort skiers. If you’re...

ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Cot Review

This photo shows the ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Cot set up inside of a camping tent with a sleeping bag.

The ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Cot is a great cot for anyone looking for a full-size cot experience but in a...

Gear Snow Sports

Smith Vantage MIPS Helmet Review

This photo shows the Smith Vantage MIPS Helmet with goggles during the testing and review process by the author.

The Smith Vantage MIPS helmet for skiing and snowboarding is one of the most comfortable high-quality snow helmets available today....

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