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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.

ICEMULE Pro Soft-Sided Backpack Cooler Review

This photo shows the ICEMULE Pro cooler being worn by a hiker on a bridge outside near trees and a lake.

The ICEMULE Pro backpack cooler is one of our favorite soft-sided coolers. The overall design is astoundingly simple — it’s...

Fly Fishing Gear

Redington Prowler Wading Boots Review

This photo shows the Redington Prowler Wading Boots next to a river.

The Redington Prowler Wading Boots are surprisingly nimble. The Prowler is Redington’s premium wading boot, and the company says it...

REI Co-op Flexlite Macro Chair Review

This camp chair photo shows the REI Co-op Flexlite Macro Chair in front of a tent.

The REI Co-op Flexlite Macro Chair is a lightweight, super-packable camping and event chair that is also surprisingly comfortable. Better...

MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent Review

This photo shows the MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent setup outside.

The new MSR Hubba Tour 2 is a lightweight tent designed for longer-term adventure touring — think epic bikepacking or motorcycle...

Fly Fishing Gear

Fishpond Quickshot Rod Holder Review

This image shows a fly fisher wearing a Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack with a Quickshot Rod Holder accessory while wading in a river.

The Fishpond Quickshot Rod Holder is a deceptively simple fly fishing accessory that has the power to change how you...

Eureka! Boondocker Hotel 6 Tent Review

This photo shows the Eureka! Boondocker Hotel 6 Tent set up next to a river at a camping site.

The Eureka! Boondocker Hotel 6 Tent is versatile, robust and roomy. It’s tall, has great ventilation and it boasts a...

Fishpond Ice Storm and Blizzard Soft Cooler Review

This photo shows the Fishpond Ice Storm and Blizzard Soft Coolers on a rock near a river.

The Fishpond Ice Storm and Blizzard Soft Coolers blend striking, rugged good looks with all-day performance, plus they come in...

Fly Fishing Gear

Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack Review

This photo shows the Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack outside on a rock.

The Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack is a tough, waterproof backpack tuned for fishing. It’s far more than rain and splash...

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