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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.

Fly Fishing Gear

Ross Eddy Reel Review

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The Ross Eddy reel is an entry-level fly fishing reel with a fantastic price-to-value ratio. It boasts a large arbor...

Slumberjack Sojourn 20 Sleeping Bag Review

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My first impression of the Slumberjack Sojourn 20 down sleeping bag was pretty straightforward: Wow. For an entry-level down sleeping...

Fly Fishing The Experience

How to Get Started Fly Fishing

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Learning to fly fish is both easier — and harder — than most people realize. On one hand, once you...

Fly Fishing Gear

Redington Hydrogen Fly Rod Review

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What better way to review the lightest fly fishing rod in its class than to take it backpacking? The Redington...

Backpacking Gear

7 Best Backpacking Tents for the Money 2017

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In our guide to the best backpacking tents for the money, we will help you get the most bang for...

Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock: Best of Two Worlds

Everyone loves a hammock. That’s why, when I started searching for a backpacking tent, I chose the Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock....

Slumberjack SJK Daybreak 6 Tent Review

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Large, lightweight, and affordable camping tents are hard to find, but the Slumberjack Daybreak 6 hits the sweet spot. It boasts...

Gerber Dime Review: Great Price-to-Value Ratio

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Our Gerber Dime review is pretty straightforward: The Gerber Dime offers one of the best values for a small-sized keychain...

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