archives: Adventure Gear
9 Ways To Customize Your Backpack
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For slow travelers, it's very likely that you and your backpack are going to be involved in a long term relationship... More »
4 Inches Of Perfection: Leatherman Wave
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The perfect lightweight multipurpose tool for any job. More »
I love Merino Wool: Smartwool Baselayers
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Mother Nature's favorite fiber: Merino wool. More »
Protect Your Eyes: Oakley Polarized A-Frames
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The three C's to goggle selection: Clarity, Clean, and Comfortable. More »
Wish list: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl Jacket
Waterproof, windproof, and breathable. Enough said. More »
Bike to Work with the Ortlieb Messenger Bag
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There's nothing like a sturdy messenger bag to make your bike commute to work more comfortable. More »
Pivoting Backpacks: Black Diamond’s Octane
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The ultimate backpack contoured and designed to move with your body. More »
Patagonia Wetsuits: Warmer, More Environmentally Conscious
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The warmest and most ecologically conscious wetsuit you can surf in. More »
Take Car Camping To The Next Level: Iroda’s O-Grill
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Guaranteed to cook your hotdogs to perfection while camping. More »
Replace Your Tube Socks: Smartwool Socks
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Give your feet a little loving. This soft piece of fabric wrapped around our feet is one of the most important piece to any adventure. More »
10 Fundamentals When Packing for a Fun Family Ski Trip
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"The base layer will make or break the whole adventure. Don't cut corners and think you'll get away with those old school waffled-cotton long johns fr More »
Twitter Contest Giveaway: Laken Classic Aluminum Water Bottle
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As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we will be spotlighting cool gear we'll be giving away More »
Quench Your Thirst: Camelbak M.U.L.E
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Climb harder and ride longer by staying hydrated. More »
Invest In A Mountain Hardwear WINDSTOPPER® Tech Vest
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Windproof and lightweight - essential terms for any layering system More »
7 Mountaineering Essentials
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Once you have the gear for winter camping and the More »
Protect Your MacBook: ColcaSac
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Pretty much the coolest Macbook sleeve out there. More »
See In The Dark: Petzl Tikka Plus
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Great for overnight camping trips and light trail use. More »
Pure New Zealand Merino Wool: Icebreaker
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It's not your grandmother's wool sweater... More »
Shopping for a Stand Up Paddle Board? Size Matters
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Somebody mentioned the other day that it still feels like winter in Hawai‘i. He wasn’t referring to the persistent rain or the uncharacteristic no More »
Twitter Contest Giveaway: Sumo Backpack Satchel
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As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we will be spotlighting cool gear we'll be giving away More »
Hit The Trails: Montrail Hardrock
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Leave your running shoes at home, and pick up a pair of Montrail Hardrock for the trails. More »
Twitter Contest Giveaway: prAna Women’s Yoga Kit
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Twitter Contest Giveaway: Arc’teryx Celeris Jacket
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As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we will be spotlighting cool gear we'll be giving away More »
Rock It with Mad Rock’s Phoenix Rock Shoes
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Looking for an all around rock climbing shoe? Mad Rock's Phoenix is just the fit for you. More »
Twitter Contest Giveaway: Pacific Outdoor Reykjavik (RKV) Backpack
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Twitter Contest Giveaway: Marmot Genesis Jacket
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As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we will be spotlighting cool gear we'll be giving away More »
Twitter Contest Giveaway: Pacific Outdoor Vancouver Messenger Bag
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As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we will be spotlighting cool gear we'll be giving away to luc More »
Pump It Up: Topeak JoeBlow Pro
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Don't let the name of the bike pump offend you. It will handle any tire job you throw at it. The JoeBlow Pro is designed to withstand the brutality of More »
Twitter Contest Giveaway: The Marmot Diva Pack
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Marmot Athlete and Mountain Guide Liz Oakes Smart shows off the "newest, latest, and greatest," a super affordable and backpack ideal for everything f More »
Stay Dry: REI Ultra Light Jacket
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Whether you're traveling, backpacking, or just walking across town, you need a shell that keeps you dry if it rains, and is breathable when you're swe More »
No More Wet Towels: MSR PackTowl
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Don’t let the spelling fool you. There is nothing worse than carrying your wet, soaked towel on your trip. It will never dry, you’re better off no More »
Pack Your Camera: Burton Zoom Pack [28L]
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Filming a backcountry snowboard flick? Use the backpack designed by riders, for riders More »
Surf Longer: Rip Curl F-Bomb Wetsuit
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Stay warm and catch some offshore breezes and perfect A-frames on your next surf sesh with a Rip Curl F-Bomb Wetsuit. More »
Home Away From Home: REI Half Dome 2 HC Tent
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"It's a simple, easy to set up, two-person presidential suite." More »
Sleeping Aid: Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32
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Here's the perfect bag for your 6-month backpacking trip across South America. More »
Before You Crank, Bring Your Crank Brothers Multi-19 Tool
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Whether you're venturing out into the woods on your mountain bike or hitting the urban streets on your polished fixie, you need the Crank Brothers Mul More »
Eye Treatment: Kaenon Polarized
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Once I saw the world through my polarized Kaenon Jetty's, I never looked through another pair of sunglasses. More »
Helmet Cam Guide: 3 Top Helmet Cameras on the Market
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Helmet cams—shock and water resistant (or waterproof) cameras—are giving adventure athletes and travelers new ways of recording footage. Shon Boll More »
6 Bouldering Essentials
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One of the best things about bouldering is that you don't need a lot of gear to get started. Grab these six essentials and get going today. More »
10 Essential Items For Backcountry Travel
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Former Summit Steward of Alpine Meadows, Shannon Belt, highlights the essentials you need to enjoy the backcountry and avoid becoming a statistic. More »
Essential Gear for the Budding Spelunker
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Like many hobbies, spelunking can get very expensive real quick. You really only need a few items to get started, and as your enthusiasm grows, you ca More »
Essential Gear for Your Patagonia Trip
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Planning a trip to Patagonia—the southernmost reaches of Chile and Argentina—can be daunting for the novice trekker. More »
Gear Review: Timbuk2 Messenger Bags
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Timbuk2 messenger bags are a tall order; spacious, rugged, comfortable and of course, handsome. More »
Bicycle Touring: A Solid Setup
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If you’re considering going on a bicycle tour, don’t leave home without these essential gear.
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Win a pair of KEEN shoes and more
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This contest is now closed.
Here at Matador Goods, we love KEEN shoes.
From the super sexy Newport H2 sandals to the super sturdy Targhee II Mid Hiki More »
Packing and The Mantra of Minimalism
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Just how much gear can you fit into a Kelty Redwing backpack? More »
8 Items You Need for Off-Piste Skiing
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Do double black diamond trails look like bunny slopes to you? Are you an insatiable fiend for fresh powder? Hate crowds? More »
7 Items to Pack for Winter Camping
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Camping in the cold can be a challenge, but with the right gear and preparation even the coldest nights can be enjoyable. More »
5 Essential Gear for Telemark Skiing
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Before leaving telemark tracks along the slopes, make sure you've got the right gear. More »
18 Essential Items for a Trip Around The World
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What you decide to take on a round-the-world trip ultimately depends on the activities you plan on partaking in and the places you plan on visiting. More »
Lowepro Terraclime Series
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Matador Community member Anna Brones tipped us off on this attractive multi-functional messenger bag made from 100% recycled Cyclepet(R) fabric.
Alrea More »
Responsible Adventures with Wend Magazine
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By blending adventure sport and responsible travel through thought provoking stories and inspiring narratives, Wend Magazine seeks to cultivate enviro More »
8 Pieces of Gear to Keep You Warm and Safe in the Backcountry
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For those who actively hit the alpine ski trails, we've teamed up with Backcountry.com to identify cool, cutting edge gear you should be packing. More »
CamelBak Cleaning Kit
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Yes! Your trusty CamelBak needs to be cleaned out regularly.
This prevents odors from forming as well as ‘tasty’ water.
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Top 10 Adventure Gear Companies You Should Know And Why
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All adventure gear companies aren’t created equal. In addition to giving you solid outdoor gear, these companies give back to the environment.
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Travel Hammock Silk Sleep Sack
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Today’s travel gear review comes from Matador Trips editor and community member, Tim Patterson.
Tim (right) and his friend in Cambodia.
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Community Suggestion – Headlamp
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Today’s gear suggestion and review comes from Matador community member, Chillde
One of the things I always used to take with me when traveling w More »
The Absorber Chamois
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Today’s gear suggestion and review of the super absorbent shammy comes from Matador community member, Lost_Soles
I found that one of the most us More »
Keen Newport H2
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I still believe Keen makes some of the most attractive, functional adventure trekking soles.
I’d previously reviewed the Keen Women’s Targ More »
Megamid – The Ultimate Tent
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Today’s gear review comes from Matador editor and community member, David Miller
The “mid” is the ultimate shelter and the only tent More »
Vaude Ultra Trail 20 Pack
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Sleek and ultra lightweight, get ready to hit the trails with the streamlined Vaude Ultra Trail 20.
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Keen Women’s Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots
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It wasn’t until days after a 45km trek to Machu Picchu that I realized I never got a single blister en route.
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Marin Alpine 29er hardtail trail bike
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This is a pretty bad-ass mountain bike for under $600. Rock Shox Dart 3 suspension fork, with preload, rebound and turnkey lockout, gives you 100mm o More »
Best Lightweight Shell Jacket: Arc’teryx Beta AR
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I own this jacket and I can tell you it’s the single best piece of outdoor clothing I have.
From islands to rivers, to snow capped mountains, i More »
Best lightweight backpack for skiing and riding
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Flawlessly designed for any adventure in the snow, this little pack is a great new addition from the backpack experts at Osprey. More »
Best all-purpose, lightweight headlamp
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At a negligible 2.5 onces, this powerful little headlamp will have you covered setting up camp, reading in your tent, or charging up a snowfield at 3a More »
Best women’s climbing harness
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Looking for the perfect women's climbing harness? This one has is comfortable, versatile and a favorite of female climbers. More »
