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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

Orvis Unleashes New Helios Fly Rods

This photo shows a fly fisherman fishing in the ocean with a new Orvis Helios Fly Rod.

Orvis has released the fourth generation of its popular Helios line of fly rods — and claims the new Helios...

Gear

RUX Waterproof Tote Bag Review

This review photo shows the RUX Waterproof Bag on a wet sandy beach during the testing process.

The RUX Waterproof Bag is an adventure-ready tote that’s built tough and features a rainproof, stormproof closure system. To get...

Camping Gear

25 Camping Stocking Stuffer Gifts Under $25

This camping stocking stuffer gift photo shows a waterproof match kit.

When you think about camping, it’s sometimes hard to imagine camping stocking stuffer gifts. After all, tents, sleeping bags, and...

Fly Fishing Gear

Grundéns Launches New Vector & Bedrock Waders

This photo shows a close-up of the new Grundens Vector Stockingfoot Waders for men.

Grundéns has released two new stockingfoot wader options for 2024, the Vector Stockingfoot Wader and the Bedrock Stockingfoot Wader. The...

Gear

45+ Outdoor Gifts for Men 2024

This photo shows the author wearing, testing, and reviewing the Stio Eddy Drift LS shirt near a river.

The best outdoor gifts for men, him, fathers and boyfriends are often outdoor gear that extends the kinds of outside...

Camping Gear

Best Portable Power Stations & Solar Generators

This portable power station and solar generator buying guide photo shows the BioLite BaseCharge 600 with multiple electronic devices being charged by the BaseCharge 600.

Rechargeable portable power stations and solar generators have evolved into must-have outdoor gear for many outdoor enthusiasts and off-grid camping...

Gear

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag Review

This review photo shows the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 55L version outside near a river during the testing process.

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag is a flexible but rugged adventure-ready duffel. In fact, it’s been a popular best-selling...

Fly Fishing Gear

50 Best Fly Fishing Gifts

In our Man Makes Fire guide to the best fly fishing gifts, we recommend core gear most every fly fisher...

RTIC Outback Jug Review: ‘We Crave Cold Water’

L.L.Bean Acadia Tent Review: ‘Awesome Door’

Retrospec Siesta Dock Inflatable Platform Review

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Review

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp Review

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

RTIC Outback Jug Review: ‘We Crave Cold Water’

L.L.Bean Acadia Tent Review: ‘Awesome Door’

The Best Screen Tents for 2026

Lightweight Wading Boots: My Favorites and Why

Best Wading Boots for Fishing in 2026

Orvis Clearwater Combo 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

Retrospec Siesta Dock Inflatable Platform Review

BOTE WULF Aero Review: Best Beginner iSUP

The 10 Best Inflatable Swim Docks for 2026

How to Make Your Traeger Pro 575 Produce More Smoke

Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill Review

BlendJet 2 Portable Blender Review: ‘Surprisingly Handy’

Gear

Orvis Unleashes New Helios Fly Rods

RUX Waterproof Tote Bag Review

25 Camping Stocking Stuffer Gifts Under $25

Grundéns Launches New Vector & Bedrock Waders

45+ Outdoor Gifts for Men 2024

Best Portable Power Stations & Solar Generators

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag Review

50 Best Fly Fishing Gifts