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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.

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...

Sitka Hunting Pants Review: Mountain, Timberline, Apex & More

This photo shows the author wearing the Sitka Mountain Pants and related Sitka hunting clothing while elk hunting in Idaho during the review and testing process.

I’ve been wearing Sitka Gear hunting pants for big game hunting for years. My first Sitka hunting pant was the do-it-all Sitka...

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...

Under Armour UA CH1 Hunting Boots Review

This review photo shows the Under Armour UA CH1 GORE-TEX Hunting Boots on an archery target out in a field.

The Under Armour UA CH1 GORE-TEX Hunting Boots are a lightweight hunting boot with an innovative dual BOA lacing system....

RTIC Tote Bag Review: ‘Rugged & Ready’

This review photo shows the RTIC Large Tote Bag at the beach.

The RTIC Tote Bag is a rugged and affordable do-it-all tote. It’s a great beach bag, a boat bag, and...

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...

Able Carry Max Backpack Review

This review photo shows the Able Carry Max Backpack on a bench in an airport during the testing and review process.

The Able Carry Max Backpack is a rugged, city-focused EDC and travel backpack. It has a decidedly low-key stylish look,...

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