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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.

7 Best Waterproof Cameras for Wet and Rugged Adventure

This image shows five of the best waterproof cameras underwater.

The best waterproof camera lets you capture your best adventures in rugged, wild, and watery places. You do this with waterproof...

Fly Fishing Gear

Frogg Toggs Hellbenders Stockingfoot Waders Review

This image shows the Frogg Toggs Hellbenders fishing waders in action fly fishing on a river.

The Frogg Toggs Hellbenders Stockingfoot Waders are a solid entry-level wader that boasts a great price-to-value ratio. They have a...

Cabela’s Orion Backpacker Tent Review

This is an image of the Cabela's Orion 2 Backpacking Tent fully setup.

The Cabela’s Orion Backpacker Tent is an entry-level backpacker tent with a stable and durable design. It’s roomy enough for two...

Olympus Tough TG-5 Waterproof Camera Review

This image shows the Olympus Tough TG-5 waterproof camera in the mud on the ground.

The Olympus Tough TG-5 is arguably the best waterproof camera available today. It boasts a wide variety of features, including...

Fly Fishing Gear

10 Best Water Shoes

This best water shoe image shows the excellent Columbia Drainmaker III water shoe at Lake Tahoe.

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

Backpacking The Experience

7 Steps: How to Save Weight Backpacking

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Learning to save weight backpacking is all about making compromises and smart decisions. Sure, you can shell out hundreds —...

Fly Fishing Gear

Best Fly Fishing Nets for Trout: Rubber & Nylon

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If you really want to catch trout fly fishing, you need a fly fishing net. Of course, you can definitely...

KÜHL FIREFLY Jacket Review

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It’s hard to overstate how good the KÜHL FIREFLY Jacket looks in person. The KÜHL FIREFLY is a lightweight jacket that...

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