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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.

YETI Takes on Nalgene with New ‘Yonder’ Water Bottles

This photos shows a fly fisherman with a YETI Panga Backpack with the new YETI Yonder water bottle attached.

YETI has released a new line of uninsulated water bottles called the Yonder Drinkware collection. They’re relatively lightweight and come...

Maven Intros New C-Series CRF.1 Rangefinder

This photo shows an archery hunter using the Maven CRF.1 Rangefinder.

Maven has added a new lighter, more compact rangefinder to its line of affordable C-series optics — the CRF.1. Maven...

Jack Wolfskin JWP Vest Review

This image shows the author wearing the Jack Wolfskin JWP Vest while alpine hiking in the mountains.

The Jack Wolfskin JWP Vest is a lightweight, windproof puffy vest with synthetic insulation made from recycled fibers. To get...

Talarik SlingHook Review

This photo shows the Talarik SlingHook attached to a backpack with a rifle sling for hunting.

The Talarik SlingHook is a gear accessory that makes rifle or shotgun hunting with a backpack much easier — and...

Gear Water Sports

iRocker Cruiser Ultra iSUP Review

This photo shows the author paddling the iRocker Cruiser Ultra during the testing and review process on a lake.

The iRocker Cruiser Ultra iSUP is a stable, lightweight inflatable standup paddle board that packs into a relatively small backpack....

Sitka Mountain Pants Review

This photo shows the author wearing Sitka Mountain Pants while archery elk hunting in Idaho during the testing and review process.

The Sitka Mountain Pants are Sitka’s do-it-all big game hunting pant. They’re light enough that you can wear them on many...

Princeton Tec Vizz Headlamp Review

This review photo shows the Princeton Tec Vizz 550-lumen headlamp on a hunting backpack.

The new Princeton Tec Vizz Headlamp is a waterproof, rugged headlamp that puts out a very competitive 550 lumens of...

Showers Pass Timberline Rain Gear Review

This photo shows the author riding in stormy weather while testing the Showers Pass Timberline Rain Jacket and Rain Pants during the review process.

The new Showers Pass Timberline Jacket and Pants blend biking-ready rain gear with a roomier fit that’s also great for...

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