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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.

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...

New YETI ‘Crossroads’ Packs & Bags Ready to Hit the Road

This photo shows a closeup of the new YETI Crossroads 60L Duffel Bag.

YETI is rapidly becoming far more than an overbuilt cooler brand: The company has expanded into incredibly popular insulated drinkware,...

Fly Fishing Gear

Cabela’s Hiker Wading Boots Review

This photo shows the Cabela's Hiker Felt Sole Wading Boots next to a river.

The Cabela’s Hiker Wading Boots are wading boots designed to fit like a hiking boot. Cabela’s offers them in a...

Gear Water Sports

NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft Review

This photo shows the NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft on a fishing trip during the review and testing process.

The NRS STAR Wonder Bug is a self-bailing raft with a raised floor and a unique tube design that blends...

Fly Fishing Gear

Simms Launches New ‘Flyweight’ Waders & Gear Collection

This photo shows a fly fisherman wading in a river while wearing the Simms Flyweight Waders.

Simms has launched an innovative new Made-in-America fishing wader as well as a new line of lightweight, modular fly fishing...

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...

Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 Review

This review photo shows the Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 hunting backpack outside on a Nevada mountain during testing while hunting for elk.

The Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 is a load-hauling hunting backpack. It’s big enough to carry plenty of day-hunting gear, as...

Backpacking Gear

Sea to Summit Launches New Line of Innovative Backcountry Tents

This photo shows the Sea to Summit Alto TR2 tent pitched outside in the mountains.

Sea to Summit has launched a new line of ultralight, technical backcountry tents. The tents are loaded with innovative new...

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