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Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy through our links we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more ⏵ The RTIC Everyday Insulated Tote Bag is one of the most affordable, well-built, and versatile tote bags I’ve used. It’s particularly great for packing food because its insulation keeps sandwiches, fruit, chocolate, and potato chips from overheating in the summer. I became a fan of tote bags a few years ago because I spend so much time testing outdoor gear.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy through our links we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more ⏵ The RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler is a rugged, thickly insulated cooler that comes in three size options, giving you just the right amount of cooling power for the space you need most. I’ve personally used, tested, and reviewed multiple RTIC coolers over the last six years, including RTIC’s heavy-duty rotomolded and ultra-light hard coolers.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy through our links we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more ⏵ The ceramic-lined RTIC Outback Jug is better than stainless steel at eliminating metallic taste or long-term interactions with flavored liquids. Better yet, it keeps ice water cold, making all-day hydration easy. I’ve spent the last decade testing and reviewing outdoor gear, including multiple RTIC hard and soft-sided coolers.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy through our links we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more ⏵ The square-shaped Retrospec Siesta Dock comes in 7′ or 10′ versions. I tested the larger Siesta Dock XL option, and it’s a beast of floating awesomeness. California-based Retrospec is an outdoor gear company most known for its budget-friendly city-cruising bikes.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy through our links we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more ⏵ The BOTE WULF Aero inflatable standup paddleboard is one of the most beginner-friendly iSUPs I’ve tested. It floats high and maintains excellent stability in choppy water, which is especially important for beginners who may struggle with balance.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy gear using retail links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more. A great inflatable swim dock can give you extra space to play on the water at the beach, providing a swim platform for kids or a relaxing lounge space for adults. Better yet, when you take an inflatable dock to the lake, you don’t need a perfect sandy beach because the dock provides a new swim and play toy.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy gear using retail links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more. A great screen tent or pop up screen house can protect you from pesky insects, giving you a bug-free zone for enjoying outdoor meals or relaxing while camping or picnicking. If you’re trying to eat outside, hornets, yellow jackets and mosquitos can get into your food, sting, bite and generally freak people out.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy gear using retail links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more. Grippy, supportive wading boots give you sure footing that lets you venture out into a river, stream, or lake to get closer to the fish without slipping and falling. I’ve been wearing and testing wading boots while fishing on my home waters in Idaho for decades. These are the boots I appreciate most and recommend.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy gear using retail links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more. If you’re reading this, you likely own a super cushy Exped MegaMat or MegaMat Max . . . but you’re also wondering if you should spend more to get the Mega Pump? In my opinion, the short answer is yes, for several reasons.

Man Makes Fire is reader-supported. When you buy gear using retail links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Learn more. If good sleep is important to you while camping, the Exped MegaMat air mattress is the most comfortable sleeping pad I’ve slept on. With four inches of luxury cushion, side sleepers won’t bottom out. If you sprawl around while sleeping, the strong sidewalls won’t collapse, giving you the full surface to enjoy.