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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.

RTIC Soft Pack Cooler Review

This review photo shows the RTIC Soft Pack 30 Cooler next to a river.

The RTIC Soft Pack Cooler is a soft-sided cooler that comes in five size options that range in capacity up...

Fly Fishing Gear

Echo Carbon XL Review: ‘Great Feel’

echo carbon xl review

The 9-foot 5-weight Echo Carbon XL is a joy to cast and fish. As far as fly rod reviews go,...

Gear Snow Sports

REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket Review

This review photo shows the author wearing the men's REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket during testing while skiing.

The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket is an excellent waterproof, breathable shell jacket for skiing and snowboarding. To get...

Fly Fishing Gear

Rising Brookie Net Review

This review and testing photo shows the Rising Brookie Net with a cutthroat trout.

The Rising Brookie Net is a Made-in-America anodized aluminum fishing net. It’s rugged and looks fantastic in person. If you’re...

Kelty Wireless 4 Tent Review

This testing and review photo shows the Kelty Wireless 4 Tent setup during a camping trip.

The Kelty Wireless 4 Tent is a freestanding 2-door car camping tent with two vestibules and a full-coverage rainfly. To...

Fly Fishing Gear

Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack Review

This photo shows the Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack.

The Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar pack is a fully waterproof waist pack designed for fly fishing. It’s been around for...

Gear Water Sports

Outdoor Master The Shark II SUP Electric Air Pump Review

This review photo shows the Outdoor Master The Shark II SUP Air Pump.

The Outdoor Master Shark II SUP Electric Air Pump is a high-pressure pump designed to automatically stop pumping the instant...

TRUCK Gloves Review Guide: ‘Outstanding Value’

This review photo shows the TRUCK M1 Pro ski and snowboard gloves next to skis in the snow durning the testing process.

TRUCK is a small Utah-based glove company that produces high-quality outdoor gloves at direct-to-consumer pricing. TRUCK’s popular M1 and M1...

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