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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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Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp Review

This review photo shows the Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp from the front view on a rock.

The Black Diamond Spot 400 is one of my favorite lightweight headlamps for backpacking. Its 400-lumen output is bright enough...

Gear Water Sports

Shelta Hats Review and Comparison, Long-Term Update

Author wearing Shelta Hat while swimming in river with whitewater raft in background.

Shelta Hats use a stiff brim that won’t fall and block your vision when it’s wet or windy. In fact,...

Camp Chef Pro 14 Stove Review: ‘It’s a Beast!’

This review photo shows the Camp Chef PRO 60X camping stove being used to cook dinner outside while camping.

The Camp Chef Pro 14 is a large freestanding camping stove designed to help you feed families and groups. Camp...

Gear Snow Sports

Leki Helicon Lite Ski Poles Review: Great Versatility

Leki Helicon Lite Ski Poles standing in snow on the edge of a ski resort with snowy trees in the background.

Two seasons ago, I bought a pair of Leki Helicon Ski Poles because they came with large powder-ready baskets and...

Our Favorite Solar Camping Lantern of All Time is On Sale Now at Amazon

This photo shows the LuminAid PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Solar Lantern Charger charging a mobile phone on a camping cot in a tent.

The LuminAID 2-in-1 Solar Camping Lantern and Phone Charger is on sale now at Amazon’s Prime Day sales event. More...

RUX Soft Cooler Bag Review: Rugged & Refined

RUX Soft Cooler Bag on a sandy beach.

The new RUX Soft Cooler Bag is a rugged yet surprisingly refined tote-style soft cooler. Instead of a zipper or...

Gear Snow Sports

Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt Review

This photo shows the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitts outside on a pair of downhill skis on snow during the testing and review process.

The Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt is Hestra’s most well-known ski glove even though it’s obviously a mitten. The...

Gear Water Sports

Excellent All-Around iSUP: ISLE Pioneer 3 Review

Author Chris Maxcer carries the ISLE Pioneer 3 Paddle Board in the water during the testing and review process.

The ISLE Pioneer 3 is the newest generation of ISLE’s most popular inflatable stand-up paddle board (iSUP). It’s aimed at...

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