Determination on Vulcan Misti, Peru. Photo by Ben Polansky.

It’s never about the gear. It’s always the place itself and the people your are with.

And yet, most of us can come up with a few key pieces we’ve had over the years–select boards, tents, packs, boots–pieces that ended up with names, stories and which, in their own way, helped shape the experiences we remember.

Matador Goods is all about finding those kinds of pieces–the ones that stand out. We test and review gear only from within our own Community, never given to us from sponsors, so the recommendations you get here are straight-up.

Besides outdoor gear, we also review exemplary books and publications that pertain to travel and adventure, plus music, video, and other media.

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