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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 »

Improving Your Goodprint

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....and feeling 100% good about your purchases.  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:   More »

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 If you’re an a  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 »

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