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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.

Exped MegaMat Review: Ridiculously Comfortable 2 Years Later

sleeping bag on Exped MegaMat air mattress inside a camping tent

If good sleep is important to you while camping, the Exped MegaMat air mattress is the most comfortable sleeping pad...

REI Co-op Campwell Folding Cot Review: Easy Setup

REI Co-op Campwell Folding Cot set up inside of a camping tent.

The REI Co-op Campwell Folding Cot is an easy to set up camping cot. It’s also surprisingly comfortable. To get...

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...

Backpacking Gear

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Review

This gear review photo shows the REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair on a rock above a lake.

The REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair is an ultralight 1-pound chair that’s light enough to take backpacking — or pretty...

Backpacking Gear

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,...

REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Boss Chair Review

This photo shows the REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Boss Chair outside on a beach during the testing and review process.

The REI Flexlite Camp Boss Chair is a lightweight but packable camp chair that delivers excellent comfort that’s 20% larger...

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...

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