Adventure — and to a lesser degree, life — requires some ruggedness. Since you are here reading Man Makes Fire,...
Gear
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.
We all have our favorite knives. My personal favorite is a folding knife I carry almost everywhere. However, to make...
Most guys I know take their smartphones into the field — backpacking, fishing, and hunting, as well as rafting, swimming, and...
The ALPS OutdoorZ Commander + Pack Bag is a beast! I took the ALPS OutdoorZ Commander Frame + Pack Bag through...
Until recently, I haven’t put enough thought and time into glove and hat options for my adventures. Roughing my way...
When I step off the beaten path, I usually end up taking my iPhone. Sometimes it’s there for emergencies, but...
When it comes time to pack for a backpacking trip, it’s hard to know what gear to take — or...