Matador Blog

As a consumer shopping for a new piece of outdoor gear, fabric terminology can be a bit confusing. The old “apples to oranges” analogy often applies when comparing backpacks made by different companies, of varying fabrics and feature sets. Spend a few minutes(or hours, or days) Googling and you will find more information than you likely bargained for on the...

With all the options on the market these days, sometimes it feels like you need a PhD in Gear just to find the right backpack for your needs. We asked our Product Designer, Sam, to break down some gear terminology so you can find the right backpack for you, and impress your outdoorsy friends with new words like "denier". As a consumer...

We first heard of the Trashy Girls Collective when they posted a photo of a recent beach cleanup using Matador Hip Packs to free up their hands while they picked up trash. We were so inspired by their work, we asked them to tell us a little more about how they got started, and how we can emulate the work...

I’ve been a Matador fan and ambassador living in San Diego for 4 years. When Matador asked me what I’ve been up to lately, I was stoked to tell them about my newly launched company - Driftline, where we are excited to announce Drifties™, our patent-pending wetsuit-lined boardshorts. Drifties provide all watersport athletes, like myself, with a supportive and super...

A diversity of waves, fragrant curries and smiling faces, Sri Lanka is the surf destination of your dreams. From November to April, the South Coast offers consistent waves for all levels. From May, summer brings world-class waves to Arugam Bay, a fishing town on the East coast. With year round surf, Sri Lanka has something for everyone! Arriving to the...

Traveling to Sayulita has been on the top of my list for a while now, so when I recently had the opportunity to join some friends for a trip, I was quick to jump on it. As I was packing, I thought it would be a cool idea to write up a quick post about the Matador pieces that I...

We dropped down over Taldyk Pass, and the tiny town of Sary Tash lay spread out before us at the base of the mountain. When my pre-arranged taxi ride from Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Murghab, Tajikistan fell through, I had experienced a few minutes of panic.

Photo by: Nils Nedel If you spend a lot of time at airports, you know that little comforts can make a big difference. Whether it saves you from standing in an hour-long line, or gets you access to a free sushi buffet before your flight, sometimes paying a little extra is worth the small luxuries. But in a world of...