Matador Equipment

Matador Equipment designs sustainable travel gear for adventurers who like to focus on the journey and the destination — not wasting time wondering if their gear is up to the task. Thoughtfully made backpacks and compression cubes make it easy to travel carry-on only, while a packable line of weatherproof toiletry bags, daypacks, and even duffels fold down to the size of a grapefruit. Handy goods like a teeny-tiny microfiber towel on a keychain make practical and charming gifts for any traveler. The company uses bluesign®-approved fabrics and recycled materials throughout its collection, and offers in-house repairs whenever possible.

What makes Matador stand out is its devotion to performance without excess. Each piece is engineered with the same technical rigor you’d expect from backcountry equipment. But, it's designed for everyday adventurers: folks who prefer hiking trails to hotel gyms and who think a well-packed bag is a thing of beauty. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company tests its gear in the surrounding Rockies to ensure that every zipper, seam, and strap can withstand real-world use. In an industry that often prizes novelty over longevity, Matador’s gear embodies a refreshing kind of restraint: fewer frills, more function, and products built to last for years of journeys ahead.