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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.

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 Water Sports

Chaco Torrent Pro Water Shoes Review

This review photo shows the Chaco Torrent Pro Water shoes next to a river.

The Chaco Torrent Pro water shoes were co-developed with professional whitewater athletes to create a cross-training water shoe. The Torrent...

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...

Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pant Review: Zip-Off Style?

This photo shows the author wearing and testing the Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pants.

The Stio Coburn XT Convertible Pant is an outdoor-focused pant with zip-off legs so you can convert them into shorts....

Gear Water Sports

15 Best Water Shoes

This testing and review water shoe photo shows a closeup of a Columbia Drainmaker IV water shoe on a beach getting hit by a wave.

The best water shoes are robust and versatile enough to wade in a river, trek across a sandy beach, ride...

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...

Maven C.1 Binocular Review: ‘Outstanding Value’

This review photo shows the 10x42 Maven C.1 Binoculars.

The Maven C.1 Binoculars are a mid-level, direct-to-consumer optic that come with an outstanding no-fault lifetime warranty. If they ever...

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