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Man Makes Fire publishes outdoor gear reviews. We focus only on high-quality outdoor gear from brands we trust. For camping enthusiasts, we review camping tents, camping stoves, camp tables, chairs, sleeping bags, sun/bug shelters, and camping accessories.

 

To create our in-depth camping gear reviews, we use the gear outside in the field while camping to better understand what the gear is good at. We also learn how the gear works while camping and then share what kinds of campers will appreciate it best. Some gear we test side-by-side during gear testing events. For instance, each year we will set up and test multiple camping tents to create and update our guide to the Best Camping Tents. For our guide to the Best Camping Stoves, we test camp stoves outdoors throughout the course of the year as we go camping and day-tripping. We then update our reviews and recommendations according to our experiences after using the gear. Much of our favorite camping gear recommendations make it into our 55+ Camping Gifts for Campers and Outdoor Fanatics guide.

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Fas-Top Travel Package Review

The Fas-Top Travel Package blends the sleek lines of a tonneau cover with the extra coverage of a soft-top pickup... Read More
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55+ Camping Gifts for Campers & Outdoor Fanatics

Finding the best gifts for campers in 2020 might seem hard at first — after all, camping fanatics have much... Read More
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Best Soft Coolers (2020)

The best soft coolers blend usability with durability and insulating properties — but the best soft-sided cooler is not the... Read More
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Camp Chef Pro 60X Camping Stove Review: ‘It’s a Beast!’

The Camp Chef Pro 60X camp stove cooking system is a freestanding camping stove designed to help you feed families... Read More
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weBoost Drive Reach Review: ‘It’s Legit’

The weBoost Drive Reach is an in-vehicle cell signal booster that amplifies weak cellular signals from distant towers. It lets you use... Read More
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REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Review

The REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is a thick and cushy air mattress for car camping. To... Read More
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Big Agnes Big House Tent Review: ‘It All Adds Up’

The Big Agnes Big House Tent is a lightweight-but-roomy car camping tent. It’s tall enough to stand up in, it’s... Read More
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L.L.Bean Acadia Tent Review: ‘Awesome Door’

The L.L.Bean Acadia Tent is a cabin-style family camping tent that’s available in a 6- or 8-person option. The Acadia... Read More
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• 10 Best Wading Boots 2020
• 15 Best Water Shoes 2020
• Best Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combo
• 10 Best Backpacking Tents
• 10 Best Sleeping Pads 2019
• 12 Best Soft-Sided Coolers

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The easiest way to get started fly fishing is with a fly rod and reel combo outfit. Learn more in our guide to the best fly fishing combos for 2020.

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