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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.

YETI Adds Wheels to Popular Roadie Cooler

This photo shows the handle and wheels and drain plug on the YETI Roadie 48 cooler behind used on a dock.

YETI has expanded its popular ‘Roadie’ hard cooler line by increasing the size and adding wheels. It seems like a...

SPY+ Happy Boost Sunglasses Review

This photo shows the SPY+ Logan sunglasses with Happy Boost lens technology outside on an iSUP paddleboard on a lake.

The new SPY+ Happy Boost sunglasses promise to boost color, transform how you see the world, and make you happy....

Gear Water Sports

Bass Pro Shops Ascend iSUP Review

This photo shows the Bass Pro Shops Ascend Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard floating on a lake.

The Bass Pro Shops Ascend Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard Package includes a beginner-friendly paddleboard, a paddle, a high-pressure pump, and a...

15 Best Camping Stoves

This best camping stoves photo shows a camping stove with a cooking pancake outside.

The best camping stoves are portable, easy to use, easy to clean, and rugged enough to last for years. Our...

Gear Water Sports

L.L.Bean Tropicwear Knit Crew Shirt Review

This photo shows the author wearing the L.L.Bean Tropicwear Knit Crew Shirt while standup paddle boarding during the testing and review process.

The L.L.Bean Tropicwear Knit Crew Shirt is a lightweight sun-blocking fishing shirt that’s just as good for fishing as it...

Fly Fishing Gear

L.L.Bean Quest Fly Rod Outfit Review

This photo shows the L.L.Bean Quest Fly Rod Outfit near a trout stream.

The L.L.Bean Quest Fly Rod Outfit is an excellent beginner fly rod and reel combo. L.L.Bean offers it in eight...

SJK Roadhouse Tarp Review

This photo shows the SJK Roadhouse Tarp set up on the back of a pickup outside in a forest near mountains.

The SJK Roadhouse Tarp is a large, versatile sun and rain shelter for overlanding, car camping, hunting, day-tripping and most...

Jack Wolfskin JWP Shell Rain Jacket Review

This photo shows the author wearing the Jack Wolfskin JWP Shell rain jacket during an alpine mountain hike during the testing process.

The Jack Wolfskin JWP Shell is a versatile waterproof, breathable rain jacket designed for everyday wear and travel. Because it...

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