archives: Apparel & Accessories
Staying Elegant While Traveling With Meray Arnett Bags
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To be honest, I didn't want to review this clutch bag... More »
Review of the Wordlock Luggage Lock
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Associate Editor Michelle Schusterman checks out Ila Security's padlock, which uses a word-based combination rather than numerical. More »
Baby Gear Recalls in 2009 and 2010 [Infographic]
This infographic shows which baby products have been recalled since January 2009 and why. More »
Review: FlyeBaby
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Managing editor and recent mom, Julie Schwietert reviews the latest in baby travel gea More »
Stylish Travel Clothing from Vogel10
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Mix and match affordable designer apparel to your heart's content... More »
20 Useless Travel Gear
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Did you know you could get your very own personalized airline seat cover? A look back at Vagabondish's classi More »
Review: Kuru Draft Footwear
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Editor Lola Akinmade tests out Kuru slip-ons in one of the most unforgiving environments…..a remote fishing village in Nigeria. More »
6 Eco-Friendly Travel Bags for Women
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Who says helping the environment can't be done in style? More »
Social Change Is Sexy: Wear PACT Underwear
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An underwear company changing the world, one sexy thong at a time. More »
Trolley Scooter: Literal Travel Luggage
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This suitcase-scooter combo will ensure that you make your flight on time...or injure yourself spectacularly in the process. More »
I love Merino Wool: Smartwool Baselayers
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Mother Nature's favorite fiber: Merino wool. More »
Twitter Giveaway Contest: Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer Briefcase
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As part of the Matador Twitter contest, we're spotlighting cool gear to give away to lucky readers. More »
Feel Good In These Flip Flops
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What if you had the courage to truly follow your dreams even if it meant selling flip flops? More »
5 Travel Products That Encourage Fair Trade
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Travel encourages cultural understanding and cooperation between countries. We travel to discover and in many cases, to help others. 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 »
Introducing the Matador Store
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Pick up a t-shirt and send us shots of you exploring the world in your Matador swag. More »
10 Reasons Why A Scarf Is A Must Pack
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There are two things I never travel without. One is a journal in which to record my thoughts while away from home. The other is a scarf. More »
Gear Review: TSA Friendly Skooba Bags Mean Quicker Security Checks
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Sail through TSA airport security with innovative bags from Skooba Design More »
7 Essential Travel Sized Items for Metrosexuals
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Finally, you can still look totally GQ while trekking deep within the Laotian jungle. More »
10 Travel Accessories Essential for Any Overseas Trip
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You have your passport, you have your toothbrush, What other things are essential for any overseas trip? More »
Survival Straps: Bracelets for More Than a Fashion Emergency
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These bracelets are cool, stylish, and allow you to have up to 18' of super-strong paracord with you at all times More »
8 Items Guaranteed to Help You Survive a Big City Trek
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A day out in the city can be just as exhausting as a few hours hiking through the Pyrenees. Here are eight items to bring on your day out in a foreign More »
Jimi Wallet: For People Who Hate Wallets
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Is your wallet stuffed to the point of bursting? Time to go minimalist, and help the environment while you're at it. More »
Gear Review: The Cruising Caddy
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"A good book and a good bag can get you through a bad situation"...Matador editor Julie Schwietert reviews the Cruising Caddy. More »
Travel Size Wrinkle-Free Spray
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Now you can bring those linen pants along and with the spray's ease of use and quality of results, you may very well ditch your home iron and use it p More »
Breeze Through with FlyBags
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We’ve all done it.
That last minute repacking we do at the airport security checkpoint – combing through carry-ons for every gel, gloss, More »
Cleanup: Smell Good, Save Lives
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We previously discovered TOMS Shoes, an organization founded by Blake Mycoskie to help provide shoes to needy children.
Our next feel-good product More »
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 »
10 Essential Items for Female Travelers
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A few extra items female travelers should bring along. More »
Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket
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The leaves are falling. The air is getting nippier each day.
No doubt, autumn is here.
Though the weather isn’t cold enough to pull out your hea More »
Samsonite Hanging Travel Kit
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This Samsonite travel kit is a two piece pack that includes a bag for toiletries with a removable hook to hang over shower heads and an accompanying w More »
TOMS Shoes – Walking By Example
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One of the simplest ways of giving back if you can’t physically volunteer your time is by occasionally donating money, clothing, and essential h More »
10 Items Women Should Pack To Stay Fashionable on the Road
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From a few “mix and match” pieces to a convertible dress, this packing list will keep you stylish and your luggage light. 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 »
Five Best Nintendo DS Games To Pack On Your Trip
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When heading out on the road, some people like to take as little with them as possible.
Their reasons vary: some want to travel light, others want no More »
Marmot’s Destination Jacket
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From the moist jungles of the Amazon Rainforest to the cloudy, gray skies of Seattle and Edinburgh, Marmot’s Destination Coat for Women is desig More »
Merona® 4-in-1 Coverup Skirt/Dress
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Ladies, this one’s for you!
This is the ultimate convertible dress for traveling light.
You can wear this fabric in four different ways below:
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Columbia Omni-Dry Venture Convertible Pants
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Chances are you already own at least one pair of convertible hiking pants if you regularly hit the trails.
It instantly converts (….well you man More »
Matador Shirt of the Week: The Community
Help support Matador, spread the word about your community and represent with this classic Matador T. Available in men’s and womens in multiple More »
Matador Shirt of the Week: Rockin’ It Right
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Help support Matador, spread the word about your community and rock it right with this fresh T.
$14 to 25 |ALL SIZES AND COLORS
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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.
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