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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.

Gift Idea Alert: YETI Promo Offers Free Monograms & Text on Drinkware, Dog Bowls

This photo shows some examples of YETI custom rambler drinkware.

If you’re shopping for an outdoor enthusiast this holiday season, it’s hard to go wrong with rugged stainless steel YETI...

Maven B1.2 Binocular Review: ‘Lighter & Brighter’

This photo shows the Maven B1.2 Binoculars outside in the mountains during the testing and review process.

The newly upgraded Maven B1.2 binocular is now lighter, brighter, and more compact than the previous B.1. Better yet, it...

Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman XL Fold-Up Camp Chair Review

This photo shows the Cabela's Big Outdoorsman XL Fold-up Chair set up at a camping site.

The Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman XL Fold-Up Chair is a heavy-duty camping chair built for comfort. It’s oversized, which means it...

Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Rangefinder Review

This review photo shows the Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Rangefinder outside on a rock.

Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Rangefinder is a feature-packed midrange rangefinder for bow and rifle hunters. It’s designed to overdeliver for its...

Gear Water Sports

Outdoor Master Infinite iSUP Review

This review photo shows the Outdoor Master Infinite iSUP Chasing Blue paddle board on a lake during the testing process.

The Outdoor Master Infinite iSUP is an all-around inflatable stand-up paddle board that’s designed for fitness, fishing, touring, and family...

Gear Water Sports

Body Glove Performer 11 Review

This review photo shows the Body Glove Performer 11 stand-up paddle board on a lake during the testing process.

The Body Glove Performer 11 inflatable stand-up paddle board (ISUP) is a lightweight but rigid all-around paddle board. It’s particularly...

Under Armour UA Ridge Reaper Raider HD Pants Review

This photo shows the author testing the Under Armour UA Ridge Reaper Raider HD Pants while archery hunting during the review process.

The UA Ridge Reaper Raider HD Pants come in two hunting camo patterns as well as an everyday dark gray...

Backpacking Gear

REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent Review

This backpacking tent review photo shows the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent setup near a mountain lake during the testing and review process.

The updated REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent is more than a pound lighter than its previous version. Better...

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