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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

Patagonia Forra Wading Boots Review: Lightweight Comfort!

This review photo shows the Patagonia Forra Wading Boots on a rock near a river during the testing process.

The Patagonia Forra Wading Boots are lightweight, comfortable and surprisingly supportive. To get us a closer look, Patagonia sent us...

Gear Water Sports

The 15 Best Inflatable Swim Docks & Floating Mats for 2024

This photo shows a dog standing on an inflatable dock on a lake during the testing and review process for this best inflatable floating docks and swim platforms buying guide.

In this guide to the best inflatable swim docks and floating mats, we review and recommend the best portable inflatable...

Camping Gear

Gerber Goes Big with New ComplEAT Camp Cook Collection

This photo shows the new Gerber ComplEAT Camp Cook Collection being used outdoors to cook a camping meal.

Gerber has added a big new camp kitchen collection to its lineup of multitools, knives, axes, and saws. The new...

Fly Fishing Gear

15 Best Wading Boots for 2024: Reviewed and Compared

The author wades in a river while testing wading boots and fly fishing.

The best wading boots for 2024 need to fit your budget, but they also need to fit your desired fishing...

Gear

White Duck Intros New Canvas Duffel Bags

This photo shows the three sizes of the new White Duck Outdoors Filios Canvas Duffel Bags.

Here is a heads-up for outdoor enthusiasts: White Duck Outdoors, which is a company known for making canvas tents, is...

Gear

YETI’s King Crab Orange Is Back!

This product photo shows the YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler in the King Crab Orange color option.

YETI has been creating limited edition colorways for years — generally special color options that evoke some sort of connection...

Fly Fishing Gear

Korkers Intros New ‘Wade Lite’ Wading Boot Collection

This photo shows the new Korkers 'Wade Lite' Stealth Sneaker wading boot.

Korkers has introduced a whole new lightweight wading boot collection with non-interchangeable soles. Unlike all other Korkers wading boots with the...

Camping Gear

White Duck Regatta Bell Tent Review

This photo shows the White Duck 16' Regatta Bell Tent setup on a rural meadow during the testing and review process.

The White Duck Regatta Bell Tent is a versatile cotton canvas camping tent that’s super durable, roomy and easy to...

Is the Exped Mega Pump Worth Buying?

Exped MegaMat Review: Ridiculously Comfortable 2 Years Later

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Review

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Review

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp Review

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Review: Long-Term Report

Is the Exped Mega Pump Worth Buying?

Exped MegaMat Review: Ridiculously Comfortable 2 Years Later

REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Boss Chair Review

Lightweight Wading Boots: My Favorites and Why

Orvis Clearwater Combo Review: Long-Term Update

Orvis Recon Review: Long-Term Update

Black Diamond Storm 500-R Headlamp Review

Petzl Aria 2 RGB Headlamp Review

10 Best Headlamps for Hunting 2024: Tested and Compared

Leki Helicon Lite Ski Poles Review: Great Versatility

Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt Review

The Best Stio Holiday Sale Deals 2023

Shelta Hats Review and Comparison, Long-Term Update

Excellent All-Around iSUP: ISLE Pioneer 3 Review

ISLE Intros 3rd Generation Pioneer and Explorer iSUPs for 2024

How to Make Your Traeger Pro 575 Produce More Smoke

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill Review

BlendJet 2 Portable Blender Review: ‘Surprisingly Handy’

Gear

Patagonia Forra Wading Boots Review: Lightweight Comfort!

The 15 Best Inflatable Swim Docks & Floating Mats for 2024

Gerber Goes Big with New ComplEAT Camp Cook Collection

15 Best Wading Boots for 2024: Reviewed and Compared

White Duck Intros New Canvas Duffel Bags

YETI’s King Crab Orange Is Back!

Korkers Intros New ‘Wade Lite’ Wading Boot Collection

White Duck Regatta Bell Tent Review