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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.

PEAX Backcountry Z Sissy Stix Review

This photo shows the PEAX Backcountry Z Sissy Stix on a rock in rugged terrain during the testing and review process.

The PEAX Backcountry Z Sissy Stix are folding z-style trekking poles designed for rugged backcountry hunting. They’re particularly compact and...

Gear Water Sports

Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack Review

This photo shows the Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack during the testing process near a river.

The Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack is a rugged dry bag with removable backpack straps. It’s particularly great for...

Fly Fishing Gear

L.L.Bean Double L Travel Spin Outfit Review

This photo shows the L.L.Bean Double L Travel Spin Outfit near a mountain lake during the testing and review process.

The L.L.Bean Double L Travel Spin Outfit is a very packable, travel-ready spin fishing rod and reel combo. It comes...

Gear Water Sports

ISLE Pioneer 2.0 iSUP Review

This review photo shows the ISLE Pioneer 2.0 Inflatable Paddle Board floating on a lake.

The ISLE Pioneer 2.0 iSUP is the second generation of ISLE’s most popular inflatable stand-up paddleboard — the beginner-friendly Pioneer iSUP,...

Hunter’s Specialties Speed Camo Tri-Color Makeup Review

This photo shows the Hunter's Specialties Speed Camo Tri-Color Makeup with the lid off.

The Hunter’s Specialties Speed Camo Tri-Color Makeup is a super-simple, easy-to-use face paint system designed for hunters. You might be...

KUIU Waypoint 2800 Duffel Review: ‘So Legit’

This photo shows the KUIU Waypoint 2800 Duffel outside near a forest and lake during the testing and review process.

The KUIU Waypoint 2800 Duffel is a rugged carry-on ready bag with removable backpack straps. KUIU, which is a high-quality...

Kijaro Native Ultralight Cot Review

This review photo shows the Kijaro Native Ultralight Cot set up inside of a camping tent.

The Kijaro Native Ultralight Cot is a lightweight camping cot with a low-to-the-ground profile. I first ran into the Kijaro...

Camping Gear Water Sports

Canyon Coolers Prospector 103 Cooler Review

This photo shows the Canyon Coolers Prospector 103 cooler mounted in a whitewater raft frame on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho during the review and testing process.

The Canyon Coolers Prospector 103 is a rugged hard cooler designed specifically for whitewater rafting. The Prospector 103’s key feature...

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