This photo shows the Gerber 23.5" Axe sticking into a piece of firewood.

Gerber 23.5″ Axe Review

The Gerber 23.5" Axe is easily one of the best all-around camping and vehicle axes: Its price-to-value ratio is fantastic. Its head is heavy enough to bite into downed trees. The handle is long enough for some ...
This photo shows the REI Co-op Camp Roll Table outside at a camping spot.

REI Co-op Camp Roll Table Review

The REI Co-op Camp Roll Table is one of the best and most versatile tables for camping. Its aluminum-slat tabletop structure folds down small while retaining excellent rigidity and durability. To get us a cl...
This photo shows the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 camping cot.

REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Review

The REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 is an ultra-comfortable fully padded camping cot. It's long, wide and stable -- but not ultralight. To get Man Makes Fire a closer look, REI sent us a review unit. This is what we...
This best camping gear photo shows a campfire with hot dogs roasting over it.

35 Best Camping Gifts Gear Guide 2018

Finding the best gifts for campers in 2018 might seem hard at first -- after all, camping fanatics have much of the gear they need for their weekend outdoor adventures. That's not game over, though: Campers hav...