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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.

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 Intros New Derek DeYoung Fish Moc Collection

This photo shows a closeup of the new Korkers men's Fish Moc in the Brook Trout option with Derek DeYoung-style artwork.

Korkers has teamed up with the famous fish-focused artist Derek DeYoung to create a new line of casual summer shoes...

25 Outdoor Gifts for Outdoorsy Women Who Really Get After It

This photo shows an outdoorsy woman paddle boarding on a river.

The best gifts for outdoorsy women are often the very same gifts that are great gifts for all outdoor adventurers....

Backpacking Gear Hunting

Black Diamond Storm 500-R Headlamp Review

This review photo shows the Black Diamond Storm 500-R Headlamp with a light turned on.

The Black Diamond Storm 500-R is a powerful-but-lightweight rechargeable headlamp. It produces proximity, distance, and night vision lighting modes up...

Gear Water Sports

O’Brien Runway Flag Edition Inflatable Dock Review

This review photo shows a dog standing on the O'Brien Runway Flag Edition Inflatable Float swim dock on a lake.

The O’Brien Runway Flag Edition Inflatable Float is an inflatable swim dock platform. It features a relatively rigid drop-stitch construction,...

10 Best Headlamps for Hunting 2024: Tested and Compared

This review and buying guide photo shows the PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp, which is our number 1 pick for the best hunting headlamp.

The best headlamps for hunting are waterproof, lightweight, use energy-efficient LED bulbs and include a red, green or blue light...

Best Screen Tents & Pop-Up Screen Houses for Bugs, Wind, Rain & Sun

This photo shows outdoor enthusiasts inside of a screen house shelter while camping.

In this guide to the best screen tents for camping and picnicking, I review and recommend the best screen shelters...

Petzl Aria 2 RGB Headlamp Review

This review photo shows the Petzl Aria 2 RGB Headlamp.

The Petzl Aria 2 RGB Headlamp is a high-quality, rugged waterproof headlamp with two white lenses plus a red, green,...

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