Matador Blog
Travel tips, stories, advice, and more.
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February 24 2023
Field Tested: SEG45 on The White Rim Trail
It’s an ever-present goal among the Matador team to extensively field test our products prior to releasing them to you… the adoring public. Over the last 12 months, our Product Development team has been feverishly prototyping, redesigning, tweaking, and testing the new SEG45. The SEG45 is the new iteration of our previously released SEG42. This bag...
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March 08 2022
Supplement your Travels
Vitamin B If you’re like us, you probably land at your destination with a packed schedule and don’t have much time to be tired. Vitamin B is great for boosting energy and getting over jetlag. One of the (many) active ingredients in 5 Hour Energy, you can skip the jitters that come with the energy drink alternatives and chew on...
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October 20 2021
How a packable backpack became the best hiking backpack of 2021
Over the past year, Gear Patrol, Popular Mechanics, and HiConsumption put hundreds of backpacks through rigorous testing, ultimately looking for the best hiking backpack of 2021. Matched up against some of the biggest companies in the outdoor industry, in a competitive field filled with heavily-featured frame packs, the Beast18—a packable backpack—topped all three lists. Packability without compromise is something you'll...
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October 01 2020
Supplements to Travel With
Vitamin B If you’re like us, you probably land at your destination with a packed schedule and don’t have much time to be tired. Vitamin B is great for boosting energy and getting over jetlag. One of the (many) active ingredients in 5 Hour Energy, you can skip the jitters that come with the energy drink alternatives and chew on...
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February 08 2019
Visit Patagonia: FAQs and Insider Travel Tips
THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING PATAGONIA. All the information you need to know, right here in one place! An absolute must read for anybody considering a trip to Patagonia, all based on our first hand experience traveling there. Los Cuernos in Torres del Paine Chile WHY SHOULD I GO? Patagonia has been inspiring visitors for decades. Vivid teal lakes, cloud...
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July 20 2018
10 Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Flight (in cabin)
There are lots of reasons to take your dog on a flight. Long trips and moving being the most common. We have compiled a list of tips for travelling with small pets in cabin based on our experience of flying with pets. (We will cover bigger dogs in another post, don't worry!). 1. Make sure your dog meets the travel requirements. Check the...
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July 16 2018
Road Trip Costa Rica, a one week itinerary
Looking for warm weather, stunning beaches, and incredible waterfalls? We have just the place- Costa Rica. Read ahead for our one week road trip itinerary for the very best of Costa Rica. If the beaches aren't enough to reason to pay Costa Rica a visit, here is a list of reasons why you should forgo more crowded equator hugging destinations...
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March 09 2018
The Best Camera Lens for Travel: The Nifty 50
Anybody here take pictures while they travel? We get asked all the time, what kind of lens should I bring when I travel? Around here, we all agree there is a clear winner. Pack a 50mm f1.8 lens for your adventures, lovingly referred to as a nifty fifty. Read on for why we think the nifty fifty comes out on...
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January 24 2018
Top 10 Things to Do in Boulder
You’ve probably heard that Boulder, Colorado is a great place to visit and even to live, but what is there to do here, exactly? We’ve taken some of our favorite reasons we love Boulder and laid them out for you, plain and simple. EAT Brunch – No city is complete without some great brunch options, and whether you hit Lucile’s...
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April 27 2017
Do You Need RFID Blocking Wallets or Bags for Travel?
The short answer is “No, don’t waste your money” and here’s why. RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology is a wireless means of transmitting information from one device to another using an RFID chip and a scanner. The myth is that a clever thief can scan your wallet and pick up your credit card number or passport information without your knowledge. Luggage...
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