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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.

10 Best Backpack Coolers 2019: ‘Go Anywhere’

This photo shows several backpack coolers in a row, including the YETI Hopper BackFlip 24, OtterBox Trooper LT 30, and ICEMULE Pro.

The best backpack coolers let you avoid the beaten path or trek down a sandy beach while also letting you...

Outdoor Edge Game Processor Kit Review: ‘Outstanding Value’

This image shows the Outdoor Edge Game Processor Kit.

The Outdoor Edge Game Processor Kit is an outstanding value. It blends several special-purpose knives with heavy-duty shears, a saw...

Fly Fishing Gear

Umpqua Tongass 650 Waterproof Waist Pack Review

This photo shows a fly fisherman wading in a river while wearing the Umpqua Tongass 650 Waterproof Waist Pack.

The Umpqua Tongass 650 Waterproof Waist Pack is a feature-packed waterproof waist pack for fly fishing. Unlike most waterproof waist...

15 Best Water Shoes 2019

This photo shows a pair of water shoes on a sandy beach near the ocean.

The best water shoes are robust and versatile enough to wade in a river, trek across a sandy beach, ride...

Columbia Drainmaker IV Review: ‘Awesome Grip’

This photo shows the Columbia Drainmaker IV water shoe on beach getting hit by a small wave.

The Columbia Drainmaker IV is a great all-around water shoe capable of handling a wide variety of water sports and...

Backpacking Gear

REI Co-op Half Dome 4 Plus Tent Review: ‘Versatile’

This photo shows the REI Co-op Half Dome 4 Plus Tent with one door open.

The newly updated REI Co-op Half Dome 4 Plus Tent is a 4-person dome tent that flirts between a backpacking...

YETI Hopper BackFlip 24 Backpack Cooler Review

This photo shows the YETI Hopper BackFlip 24 backpack cooler on the side of a river.

The YETI Hopper BackFlip 24 Backpack Cooler is one of the best backpack coolers available today: It’s big without being...

REI Co-op Kingdom 8 Tent Review

This photo shows the REI Co-op Kingdom 8 Tent setup for camping.

The REI Co-op Kingdom 8 Tent is a high-quality, large and roomy family camping tent. It’s packed with features, including...

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