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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.

The 29 Best Down Jackets & Coats

This photos shows multiple best down jackets together including the REI Co-op Magma 850 Down Jacket, Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Jacket, KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket and more.

There is no one single best down jacket, and that’s a good thing because it means we have choices — there...

Cabela’s Intensity 1600 Laser Rangefinder Review

This photo shows the Cabela's Intensity 1600 Laser Rangefinder with its included carry case.

The new Cabela’s Intensity 1600 Laser Rangefinder is an affordable rangefinder that’s fast and effective for most hunting situations. To...

Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket Review

This review and testing photo shows the author wearing the Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket on a trail with a gravel bike.

The Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket is a super light and packable biking shell that weighs just 5.8 ounces. To...

Fly Fishing Gear

Fishpond Nomad Mid-Length Net Review

This photo shows the author using the Fishpond Nomad Mid-Length Net with a cutthroat trout.

The Fishpond Nomad Net series offers a wide range of fishing net shapes and sizes. You can choose long-handled nets...

Review: Gerber’s New ‘Randy Newberg’ Hunting Knives

This review photo shows a closeup of the Gerber Randy Newberg DTS and EBS hunting knives.

After three years of development, Gerber Gear and Randy Newberg have introduced two new purpose-built elk hunting knives: The dual-knife...

REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Review

This photo shows the REI Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad inflated outside at a camping spot.

The REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is a thick and cushy air mattress for car camping. To...

Gear Snow Sports

KÜHL Spyfire Hoody Down Jacket Review

This photo shows a closeup of the KUHL SPYFIRE HOODY down jacket with a small bit of snow.

The KÜHL SPYFIRE HOODY down jacket rocks a stylish outdoor vibe while remaining surprisingly warm and functional, making it one of...

Maven B.1 vs C.1 Binoculars: How to Choose

This test and review photo shows the Maven B.1 10x42 binoculars next to the Maven C.1 10x42 binoculars.

So you’ve heard about Maven optics and want to try out Maven binoculars, but you’re not sure if you should...

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