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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.

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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...

Fly Fishing Gear Water Sports

NRS STAR Outlaw Raft Fishing Package Review

This photo shows Man Makes Fire expert fly fishing and rafting gear testers out on the river testing and fishing with the NRS Star Outlaw Raft Fishing Package.

The NRS STAR Outlaw rafts are affordable whitewater-capable rafts that you can fully kit up with an NRS fishing frame...

Best Soft Coolers (2020)

This best soft cooler photo shows a closeup of a soft-sided cooler being tested for review outside near a lake.

The best soft coolers blend usability with durability and insulating properties — but the best soft-sided cooler is not the...

Stio Eddy Drift LS Shirt Review: ‘Just Get One’

This photo shows the author wearing, testing, and reviewing the Stio Eddy Drift LS shirt near a river.

The Stio Eddy Drift LS is a fishing-specific take on the popular Stio Eddy shirt series. It aims to blend...

MSR Habitude Tent Review: ‘Ready for Adventure’

This testing and review photo shows the MSR Habitude 4 Tent sent up at a camping site.

The new MSR Habitude tent is a tall, family-friendly car camping tent with an adventure-ready design. MSR makes 4-person and...

Cannondale Topstone AL 105 Review (2020)

This review photo shows the author testing the Cannondale Topstone AL 105 gravel bike by riding off-road outside.

The 2020 Cannondale Topstone AL 105 is a nimble gravel bike with a carbon fork, aluminum frame, and Shimano 105...

Zamberlan 996 VIOZ GTX Review: ‘Pure Awesomeness’

This photo shows the Zamberlan 996 VIOZ GTX boots

The Italian-made Zamberlan 996 Vioz GTX hiking and backpacking boots are the best hiking, backpacking and hunting boots I’ve ever...

Best Travel Fly Rod 2020: The Ultimate Guide

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The best travel fly rods come in 6- or 8-piece sections. The most important reason to choose a travel fly...

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