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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

O’Pros 3rd Hand Rod Holder Review: ‘Just Get One’

This photo shows the O'Pros 3rd Hand Rod Holder attached to a fly fishing rod.

The O’Pros 3rd Hand Rod Holder is an ingenious belt-clip fly fishing rod holder. It has two clips that are...

Cabela’s Camp Cot Review: O2 Octane vs Brown

This photo shows the Cabela's O2 Octane Camp Cot with Organizer.

The Cabela’s O2 Octane Camp Cot with Organizer is a durable camping cot with a handy organizer. To get Man...

Nexgen Outfitters Whitetail Caddy Pack Review

This photo shows a hunter wearing the Nexgen Outfitters Whitetail Caddy Pack.

The Nexgen Outfitters Whitetail Caddy Pack is a well-engineered hunting day pack that also excels for use at a tree...

Fly Fishing Gear

Orvis PRO Wader Review: ‘9,000 Hours of Testing’

This photo shows a fly fisherman wading in a river while wearing the Orvis PRO Wader.

The new Orvis PRO Waders are the most durable waders the company has ever made. They have a new fit,...

YETI Hopper M30 Cooler Review: ‘Bye, Bye Zipper’

This photo shows the YETI Hopper M30 soft cooler next to a river.

The new YETI Hopper M30 soft cooler ditches the typical burly zipper design and replaces it with a waterproof magnetic...

Bow Buddy Bow Sling Review

This photo shows a bowhunter wearing the Bow Buddy Bow Sling with a compound bow.

The Bow Buddy Bow Sling is a deceptively simple compound bow carrying sling designed for bowhunters. Basically, the Bow Buddy...

Spot-Hogg Wiseguy Review: ‘Outstanding’

This photo shows the Spot-Hogg Wiseguy release for bowhunting.

The Spot-Hogg Wiseguy release has an open hook style head and a super light trigger. It’s built for hunters who...

Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Fire Pit Review

This photo shows the Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Fire Pit with a campfire in the dark.

The Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Fire Pit is a lightweight, portable fire pit you can use most anywhere. The key to...

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