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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.

L.L.Bean Mountain Light HV Tent Review

This review photo shows the L.L.Bean Mountain Light HV 3 Tent set up near a backcountry mountain lake during testing.

The L.L.Bean Mountain Light HV 2, 3, and 4 Tents are roomy, freestanding backpacking tents. The hubbed pole design maximizes...

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Review

This review photo shows the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 waterproof bluetooth speaker outside near a river.

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 is an ultraportable waterproof and rugged Bluetooth speaker. The Wonderboom 2 is good for anyone...

Gear Snow Sports

Stio Objective Pro Jacket & Bib Review

This review photo shows the Stio Objective Pro Jacket outside in a closeup with snow during the testing process.

The new Stio Objective Pro Jacket is a technical GORE-TEX-based ski jacket shell. It’s waterproof, breathable, and designed to handle...

Gear Snow Sports

L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket Review

This review photo shows a closeup of the men's L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket.

The L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket is a lightweight jacket that ‘packs’ down into one of its pockets. It’s designed to...

Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Shirt Review

This review photo shows the author testing the Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech shirt while riding a gravel bike.

The Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Shirt is a lightweight blended wool-nylon shirt designed for cyclists. You can wear it...

Gear Snow Sports

SPY Legacy Snow Goggle Review: ‘Monster View’

This photo shows a skier wearing the SPY Legacy Snow Goggle while outside on the ski slopes.

The SPY Legacy snow goggles blend a throwback oversized style with interchangeable lenses that deliver an ultra-wide field of view....

REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 Bike Review: ‘Super Value’

This review photo shows the REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 mountain bike outside.

The REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 is aimed at recreational mountain bikers who want a solid bike at an affordable...

Odlo Natural + Kinship Warm Baselayer with Facemask Review

This photo shows the Odlo Natural + Kinship Warm Base Layer Top with Face Mask outside on snow.

The Odlo Natural + Kinship Warm Baselayer Top with Facemask is a versatile merino wool base layer that includes a...

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