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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

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...

REI Co-op Silk Long Underwear Crew Shirt Review

This photo shows the REI Co-op Silk Long Underwear Crew Shirt.

The REI Co-op Silk Long Underwear Crew Shirt is a lightweight, breathable silk base layer. It’s super soft and surprisingly...

BioLite HeadLamp 200 Review: ‘Outstanding Comfort’

This photo shows the BioLite HeadLamp 200 headlamp with the light on.

The new BioLite HeadLamp 200 is an ultralight, super comfortable rechargeable headlamp. It’s low-profile construction is designed to feel comfortable...

BioLite HeadLamp 330 Review: ‘No Bounce!’

This photo shows the BioLite HeadLamp 330.

The BioLite HeadLamp 300 is a low-profile, full-power rechargeable headlamp designed for superior fit and on-trail comfort. To get us...

REI Co-op Activator Soft-Shell Jacket Review

This review photo shows the REI Co-op Activator Soft-Shell Jacket chest pocket.

The new REI Co-op Activator Soft-Shell Jacket is a do-it-all lightweight jacket with a water-resistant finish and 4-way stretch. It’s...

Gear Snow Sports

Stio Raymer Jacket Review: ‘The Go-Anywhere Shell’

This photo shows a closeup of the Stio Raymer men's hardshell skiing jacket.

The new Stio Raymer Jacket is a waterproof, breathable and lightweight shell designed for hard-charging skiers. While it was created...

Backpacking Gear

Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt Review: ‘Outstanding’

This review photo shows the Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt outside on top of a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite air mattress for backpacking.

The Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt is a high-quality ultralight down quilt that’s perfect for summer backpacking. And, as it turns out, Therm-a-Rest...

REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 Review

This photo shows a closeup of the men's REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0.

The REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 is a lightweight jacket that delivers the warmth of natural down insulation at...

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