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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.

Backpacking Gear

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad Review

This photo shows the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite air mattress backpacking sleeping pad on a tent floor.

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite air mattress is the best sleeping pad for 80 percent of backpackers at least 80 percent...

DryGuy Force DX Boot Dryer Review

This photo shows the DryGuy Force DX Dry Boot Dryer.

The DryGuy Force DX Boot Dryer is an easy-to-use forced-air heated boot dryer. In case you’re new to boot dryers,...

REI Co-op Big Haul Duffel Review

This image shows a close-up of the REI Co-op Big Haul 120 Duffel in black.

The REI Co-op Big Haul Duffel is a fantastic all-purpose adventure duffel bag. It’s burly but light. Better yet, it...

Big Agnes Big House 4 Deluxe Tent Review

This photo shows the Big Agnes Big House 4 Deluxe camping tent set up near a river.

The Big Agnes Big House 4 Deluxe tent blends excellent quality with ultralight materials, creating a roomy tent with vertical...

OtterBox Trooper 20 Soft-Sided Cooler Review

This photo shows the OtterBox Trooper 20 soft-sided cooler with the lid open.

Rugged smartphone case maker OtterBox is getting serious about branching out: The company has released two rugged soft-sided coolers, the...

Gear Snow Sports

Stio Pinion Down Sweater Review: ‘Lightweight, Great Fit’

This photo shows a closeup of the collar of the Stio Pinion Down Sweater jacket.

The Stio Pinion Down Sweater is an excellent mountain-ready down jacket — it’s lightweight, appropriately durable, and has water-repellant down....

21 Best Family Camping Tents: ‘Rugged & Rainproof’

best family camping tents

The best family camping tent for 2020 and beyond should give you plenty of room, shed rain, handle wind, and...

KÜHL DESTROYR Pants Review

This photo shows the kuhl destroyr pants in a closeup.

The KÜHL DESTROYR softshell pants are designed for the mountains but excel just about everywhere. In fact, the KÜHL DESTROYR...

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