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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

Redington Crosswater Fly Rod Review

This review photo shows a close-up of the Redington Crosswater Fly Rod.

The Redington Crosswater Fly Rod is an entry-level fly rod that’s fantastic for beginners. It’s easy to cast and performs...

Goal Zero Torch 250 Review: ‘All-in-One Awesomeness’

This review photo shows the Goal Zero Torch 250 solar flashlight and phone charger.

The Goal Zero Torch 250 is a solar-powered emergency LED flashlight and lantern with a built-in charging crank and the...

BioLite HeadLamp 200 vs 330

This photo shows the BioLite HeadLamp 200 next to the HeadLamp 330.

BioLite now offers two similar lightweight, rechargeable headlamps, the HeadLamp 200 and HeadLamp 330. Both are super comfortable, but is...

Fly Fishing Gear

Korkers Terror Ridge Wading Boots Review

This review photo shows the Korkers Terror Ridge wading boots on rocks near a river.

The Korkers Terror Ridge Wading Boots have a new lock-down lacing system and come with two sets of interchangeable soles....

Showers Pass Refuge Jacket Review

This review photo shows a closeup of the Showers Pass Refuge Jacket.

The Showers Pass Refuge Jacket is a do-it-all waterproof hardshell cycling jacket that’s also ready to handle winter sports like skiing...

Fly Fishing Gear

Simms Flyweight Wading Boot Review

This Simms Flyweight Wading Boot Review photo shows a Simms Flyweight Wading Boot on a rock with a river in the background.

The Simms Flyweight Wading Boots are the lightest wading boots Simms has ever made. They’re aimed at fly fishers who...

Fly Fishing Gear

Redington Crosswater Combo Review

This review photo shows the Redington Crosswater Combo near a river.

The Redington Crosswater Combo is one of the most popular beginner fly fishing rod and reel combos available today. It...

Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Beanie Review

This photo shows the Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Beanie.

The Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Beanie is, quite simply, a stocking cap that’s fully waterproof. If that has your attention,...

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