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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.

This testing and review water shoe photo shows a closeup of a Columbia Drainmaker IV water shoe on a beach getting hit by a wave.

15 Best Water Shoes (2020)

The best water shoes are robust and versatile enough to wade in a river, trek across a sandy beach, ride... Read More

This photo shows the author testing the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders while fishing on a river.

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders Review

The new Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders are super rugged, waterproof and breathable zippered fishing waders. They are Patagonia’s best... Read More

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Zamberlan 996 VIOZ GTX Review: ‘Pure Awesomeness’

The Italian-made Zamberlan 996 Vioz GTX hiking and backpacking boots are the best hiking, backpacking and hunting boots I’ve ever... Read More

This testing and review photo shows the MSR Habitude 4 Tent sent up at a camping site.

MSR Habitude Tent Review: ‘Ready for Adventure’

The new MSR Habitude tent is a tall, family-friendly car camping tent with an adventure-ready design. MSR makes 4-person and... Read More

This photo shows the author wearing, testing, and reviewing the Stio Eddy Drift LS shirt near a river.

Stio Eddy Drift LS Shirt Review: ‘Just Get One’

The Stio Eddy Drift LS is a fishing-specific take on the popular Stio Eddy shirt series. It aims to blend... Read More

This photo shows two headlamps for hunting.

10 Best Headlamps for Hunting 2020

The best headlamps for hunting are waterproof, lightweight and include a red, green or blue light mode. The red, green... Read More

This photo shows Man Makes Fire expert fly fishing and rafting gear testers out on the river testing and fishing with the NRS Star Outlaw Raft Fishing Package.

NRS STAR Outlaw Raft Fishing Package Review

The NRS STAR Outlaw rafts are affordable whitewater-capable rafts that you can fully kit up with an NRS fishing frame... Read More

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Best Travel Fly Rod 2020: The Ultimate Guide

The best travel fly rods come in 6- or 8-piece sections. The most important reason to choose a travel fly... Read More

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