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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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10 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs for 2022

The best fly fishing hip packs have organizational pockets as well as multiple attachment points for fly fishing accessories like...
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REI Co-op Kingdom Insulated Air Bed Review

The REI Kingdom Insulated Air Bed is a dual-person air mattress designed for camping. It has a cushy 6″ thick...
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Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Charger Review

The Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Charger is a ruggedized, waterproof portable battery pack for charging mobile devices in outdoor environments....
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Korkers Teams with Trout Unlimited to Help Protect Bristol Bay, Alaska

Korkers has teamed with Trout Unlimited on a new limited-edition ‘No Pebble Mine’ Devil’s Canyon Wading Boot (which happens to...
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Humangear capCAP+ Water Bottle Cap Review

The humangear capCAP+ is a 2-in-1 wide-mouth water bottle cap accessory that’s designed to fit many ‘industry standard’ water bottles....
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KUIU Attack Pants Review

The KUIU Attack Pant is KUIU’s bestselling pant — and has been for years. In fact, about six years ago,...
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Showers Pass Transit Jacket CC Review

The Showers Pass Transit Jacket CC is a waterproof, breathable cycling jacket designed for everyday commuting and outdoor adventures. It has...
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The New YETI Roadie 24 Review: ‘Outstanding’

The YETI Roadie 24 hard cooler is an updated and improved version of the popular YETI Roadie 20 cooler. It’s...
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