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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.

SJK Carbine 2500 Hunting Backpack Review

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The SJK Carbine 2500 tactical hunting backpack is designed with versatility in mind — it’s big enough to carry a lot...

Backpacking Gear

How to Choose the Best Backpacking Pack

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With so many options, choosing a backpacking pack in 2016 is crazy hard for a beginner. While you can survive with...

Backpacking Gear Snow Sports

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket Review

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Our Man Makes Fire Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket review is straightforward: The Ghost Whisperer is still one of...

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Kayak Hunting

Kayaking is an intimate way to run a river, float a lake, or fish a cove. Your muscles power the...

Fly Fishing Gear

How to Choose the Best Fly Rod for Trout

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If you want to learn how to fly fish for trout, you need a fly fishing rod — but which...

Gear Snow Sports

Gear Guide: Best Lightweight Down Jackets

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The best lightweight down jackets can be crazy-effective and versatile outdoor gear. You can get a super warm down jacket that looks...

SJK Rail Hauler 2500 Backpack Review: Ultimate Hunting Pack Versatility

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The new SJK Rail Hauler 2500 hunting backpack system is a beast! When it first arrived, I thought, “Oh man,...

DWR Review: Gear Aid ReviveX Durable Waterproofing Spray

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The Gear AID ReviveX Durable Waterproofing Spray is an easy-to-apply spray that refreshes the durable water repellent (DWR) coating that comes...

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