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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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L.L.Bean Sunbuster Pop-Up Sun Shelter Review

This photo shows the L.L.Bean Sunbuster Folding Shelter pop-up sun shade on a sandy beach during the testing and review process.

The L.L.Bean Sunbuster Folding Shelter is a pop-up sun shade that’s perfect for the beach. Of all the sunshades we’ve...

Fly Fishing Gear

10 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs

This best fly fishing hip pack photo shows the author testing a fishing hip pack in a river while fly fishing during the review process.

The best fly fishing hip packs have organizational pockets as well as multiple attachment points for fly fishing accessories like...

REI Co-op Kingdom Insulated Air Bed Review

This photo shows the REI Co-op Kingdom Insulated Air Bed inflated inside of a camping tent during the testing and review process.

The REI Kingdom Insulated Air Bed is a dual-person air mattress designed for camping. It has a cushy 6″ thick...

Gear Water Sports

ISLE Megalodon Review: ‘Monster iSUP’

This photo shows the author standing behind the ISLE Megalodon 2.0 inflatable standup paddle board during the testing and review process.

The ISLE Megalodon is a massive multi-person inflatable stand-up paddle board designed for families and friends. Depending on which size...

Humangear capCAP+ Water Bottle Cap Review

This photo shows the humangear capCAP+ 2-in-1 water bottle cap.

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

KUIU Attack Pants Review

This photo shows the author wearing the KUIU Attack Pants during a whitetail deer hunt during the testing process.

The KUIU Attack Pant is KUIU’s bestselling pant — and has been for years. In fact, about six years ago,...

Gear Water Sports

Sperry Water Strider Water Shoe Review

This review photo shows the Sperry Water Strider water shoes outside near a lake during the testing process.

The new Sperry Water Strider water shoes are made from hydrophobic EVA foam. For extra traction and durability, Sperry adds...

Fly Fishing Gear

20 Best Fishing Backpacks for 2022

This photo shows a waterproof fishing backpack near a river and stream.

The best fishing backpacks are purpose built for the kind of fishing you want to do. If you spin fish...

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