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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.

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    10 Best Fly Fishing Nets for 2021

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    NRS STAR Wonder Bug Raft Review

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    Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 Review

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    Everything around the cave from BBQ, hunting, fishing and organizing so you can watch less and do more.

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    How to Get Started Fly Fishing

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Rhythm vs Rut

Back in my Marine Corps days I was instructing rooks on Humvee (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) driving. A pretty fun... Read More
Weekends Are Not for Running Errands
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Weekends Are Not for Errands

I was out running errands on a Saturday, just happy to get out of the house after being cooped up inside... Read More
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7 Tips for Big Adventures: ‘Less Watch, More Do’

If you want to get off your ass this year and actually do something significant, like kayak the San Juan... Read More
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7 Rules for Reconnaissance, aka Adventure Recon 101

Obviously we’re not talking about special forces reconnaissance behind enemy lines here. We’re talking about everyday adventure recon, that is,... Read More

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Make this the year you learn how to fly fish!

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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 2021.

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