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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.

Kelty Backroads Shelter Review: Surprisingly Versatile

This photo shows the Kelty Backwoods Shelter set up on the author's pickup with a soft-topper.

The new Kelty Backroads Shelter is a tent-like awning that leans against your vehicle. It provides roomy sun, rain and...

Teton Sports Camp Cot Sleeping Pads Review: Field-Tested

This photo shows the Teton Sports Adventurer Camp Cot Sleeping Pad rolled up on a camping cot inside of a tent during the testing and review process.

The Teton Sports Camp Cot Sleeping Pad series comes in three different sizes that will provide a good fit for...

55+ Best Outdoor Gifts for 2024

This outdoor gift guide photo shows the author outside on a lake on a paddle board with a dog on a summer day.

The best outdoor gifts for outdoor lovers, adventurers, and the outdoorsy people in your life are gifts that help extend...

YETI Roadie 48 and 60: In-Depth Review & Comparison

This photo shows the YETI Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler on a beach near a lake.

The new YETI Roadie 48 and 60 hard coolers come with an all-new wheeled design with a rugged collapsible pull handle....

Best Camping Cots for 2024: Compared & Reviewed

This photo shows two styles of camping cots the author tested during the review and comparison process.

One of the best ways you can upgrade your tent camping experience is with a good camping cot. The best...

Backpacking Gear

The North Face Stormbreak 1 Tent Review: Tested & Compared

north face storm break 1 review

The North Face Stormbreak 1 Tent has been a long-time favorite in the 1-person backpacking tent category, and for good...

Fly Fishing Gear

Korkers Devil’s Canyon Wading Boots Review: Long-Term Update

This field-tested review photo shows the Korkers Devil's Canyon Wading Boots near a river.

The Korkers Devil’s Canyon wading boots are lightweight and flexible boots that include interchangeable felt and rubber soles. What’s most...

Vertx Cutback Technical Pant Review

This photo shows the author wearing the Vertx Cutback Technical Pants during near a river during the testing and review process.

The Vertx Cutback Technical Pant is a lightweight, fast-drying pant that’s packed with tactical-ready and EDC pockets. Better yet, it...

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