Your Most Critical Piece of Travel Gear

Your Most Critical Piece of Travel Gear

We have a challenge for you. Imagine you have to go home and pack for a trip right now. But- you only have 10 minutes to pack, a 30 liter bag, and have no idea...
Matador Shop Talk: Camera Base Layer Overhaul

Matador Shop Talk: Camera Base Layer Overhaul

We took one of our best selling products and gave it a complete redesign. Matador founder Chris talks us through some of the design decisions the team made to take the Camera Base Layer to...
Ultralight Travel Tips (and what we think about them)

Ultralight Travel Tips (and what we think about them)

UL has been a movement in the through-hiking community for quite some time. Ultralight means much more in some circles than just low in weight, it has grown into a style of travel from trail...
9 epic US surf spots for your next vacation

9 epic US surf spots for your next vacation

Surf travel has a vibe all its own, one we are looking forward to soaking up this summer. Spending a little time working with Volcom’s team this past year on our collaborative surf travel line...
What does IPX6 rated waterproofing mean?

What does IPX6 rated waterproofing mean?

The term waterproof is thrown around an awful lot.  That’s why we’re taking our waterproofing to a whole new, third party certified, level. IPX6 is one of a few variations of IP code, or Ingress...
Choosing the best camera for travel

Choosing the best camera for travel

Today’s world of digital cameras is this endless maze of strange and seemingly arbitrary acronyms and designations. There are so many different makes and models that claim to do the exact same things. For someone...
The New Beast Series Frame

The New Beast Series Frame

A frame does a lot for a pack. Responsible for distributing weight from the shoulder straps to the hip, the frame is a key part of any effective suspension system. For a pack designed to...
Supplements to Travel With

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. ...
Leave No Trace: Travel Edition

Leave No Trace: Travel Edition

You’ve probably heard of the Leave No Trace principles by now. These 7 principles teach you how to be responsible and ethical in the outdoors. It includes guidelines like respecting wildlife, packing out your trash,...