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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.

Gear Snow Sports

Smith Mission & Mirage Snow Helmets Review

This photo shows the Smith Mission and Mirage Snow Helmets for skiing and snowboarding.

The new Smith men’s Mission and women’s Mirage Snow Helmets offer excellent protection, fit, and styling at a midrange price...

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Knife Review

spyderco dragonfly 2 review

As everyday carry (EDC) knives go, I find the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 a bit small — but that’s the point,...

Fly Fishing Gear

Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps Review

This photo shows the Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps.

The Loon Outdoors Rogue Quickdraw Forceps are my favorite forceps for fly fishing. Sure, they don’t compete with high-end fishing...

Fly Fishing Gear

Cabela’s Bighorn Fly Combo Review

This photo shows the Cabela's Bighorn Fly Combo.

The Cabela’s Bighorn Fly Combo is an all-new entry-level fly fishing rod and reel combo for 2018. So far, it...

Gear Water Sports

Intex Mariner 4 Inflatable Raft Review

intex mariner inflatable raft

The Intex Mariner 4 Inflatable Boat Set is an inexpensive but large and surprisingly durable raft. In fact, it offers...

Fly Fishing Gear

Loon Outdoors Aquel vs Royal Gel vs Lochsa Fly Floatant Review

This image shows the Loon Outdoors Aquel, Lochsa and Royal Gel fly floatants.

Loon Outdoors makes an astounding ten different floatant fly fishing accessory products, but the company’s three gel-like floatants seem downright...

Gear Snow Sports

Korkers Polar Vortex 600 Winter Boot Review

This image shows the Korkers Polar Vortex 600 winter boots in the snow.

The Korkers Polar Vortex 600 snow boots are super warm, waterproof and easy to slip on and off — plus...

Backpacking Gear

25 Gifts for Backpackers Who Have Everything

gifts backpackers everything

It can be hard to find backpacking gifts for backpackers who have everything. If your backpacker is an experienced backpacker...

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