Matador creates...
Matador makes equipment designed for efficient, objective-based travel with a philosophy of 'everything you need with nothing you don't.' Founded by former GoPro product designers, they engineer packable gear that folds down small, stays ready when needed, and is built with cutting-edge materials for long-term performance. Their approach prioritizes solving real travel problems through innovative construction and premium materials.
Signature$299
The flagship 35L one-bag travel pack with clamshell opening, dedicated laptop compartment, and hideaway harness system for carry-on friendly adventures.
Signature$109
Ultralight fully waterproof 22L packable backpack with rolltop closure, engineered for fast objectives in all conditions. Packs into included stuff sack.
Signature$35
The original product that launched Matador. A waterproof, puncture-resistant blanket that seats 2-4 people and packs down to fit in your palm with integrated stakes.
Signature$20
Quick-access shoulder strap pocket that attaches to any backpack for instant access to phone, passport, wallet, or snacks while on the move.
$40
Ultralight soft-sided bottles designed for travel liquids. Lay flat when empty, TSA-approved, with anti-leak valve technology. Pack of 3.
$65
Everyday packable daypack with stretch mesh pockets, padded back panel, and 16L capacity. Packs into integrated stuff pocket for easy stowage.
$39
Large antimicrobial travel towel that dries 8x faster than cotton and packs into a compact silicone case. Soft suede-like texture.
🇺🇸 US · $$$$
Blackland creates precision-machined safety razors designed with the same timeless appeal that goes into high-end watchmaking, blurring the lines between function and art. Each razor is obsessively designed in-house, CNC machined from billet stainless steel or titanium in San Diego, and backed for life. The company celebrates visible tool marks as part of the craftsmanship story rather than hiding them.
🇹🇼 TW · $$$
711L embodies Taiwanese engineering excellence with a focus on compact, powerful EDC tools. Founded by engineers Kenny Yan and Leo Chen, their philosophy centers on solving the torque-vs-portability challenge through patented mechanical innovations like the retractable lever system. They believe tools should keep evolving through user feedback, treating each product as a living design that improves over time.
🇦🇺 AU · $$$$
Option-O creates precision coffee grinders with an engineer's obsession for tolerance and alignment. Founded by engineers-turned-coffee-enthusiasts in Melbourne, their mission is to build beautiful grinders that produce delicious coffee and last decades. Every critical component is machined to tolerances of 0.01mm or better, with unibody designs that minimize tolerance stack.
🇬🇧 GB · $$$
Lunar Artefacts is a British design studio founded by an architect and an automotive designer, bringing together spatial vision and precision car engineering. They create tools for the everyday with the same dedication expected from performance cars or heirloom timepieces—built to endure, designed to be repaired, renewed, and kept.