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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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20 Stocking Stuffers for Hunters

Great stocking stuffers for hunters will, of course, fit into a stocking, but more importantly, they should be reasonably inexpensive... Read More

This review photo shows a closeup of the Gerber Randy Newberg DTS and EBS hunting knives.

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Review: Gerber’s New ‘Randy Newberg’ Hunting Knives

After three years of development, Gerber Gear and Randy Newberg have introduced two new purpose-built elk hunting knives: The dual-knife... Read More

This review and testing photo shows the author wearing the Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket on a trail with a gravel bike.

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Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket Review

The Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket is a super light and packable biking shell that weighs just 5.8 ounces. To... Read More

This photo shows the author wearing and testing the Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pants.

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Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pant Review: Zip-Off Style?

The Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pant is an outdoor-focused pant with zip-off legs so you can convert them into shorts.... Read More

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45 Best Gifts for Hunters 2020

Finding the best gifts for hunters in 2020 might seem hard at first — after all, it’s tough to choose a... Read More

This test and review photo shows the Maven B.1 10x42 binoculars next to the Maven C.1 10x42 binoculars.

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Maven B.1 vs C.1 Binoculars: How to Choose

So you’ve heard about Maven optics and want to try out Maven binoculars, but you’re not sure if you should... Read More

This photo shows the REI Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad inflated outside at a camping spot.

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REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Review

The REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is a thick and cushy air mattress for car camping. To... Read More

This review photo shows the 10x42 Maven C.1 Binoculars.

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Maven C.1 Binocular Review: ‘Outstanding Value’

The Maven C.1 Binoculars are a mid-level, direct-to-consumer optic that come with an outstanding no-fault lifetime warranty. If they ever... Read More

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20 Stocking Stuffers for Hunters

Review: Gerber’s New ‘Randy Newberg’ Hunting Knives

Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket Review

Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pant Review: Zip-Off Style?

45 Best Gifts for Hunters 2020

Maven B.1 vs C.1 Binoculars: How to Choose

REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Review

Maven C.1 Binocular Review: ‘Outstanding Value’