Shopping Guides

Matador Network’s advice on travel gear, outdoor clothing and equipment, plus gift ideas for travel lovers.

Travel

Everything You Need To Backpack Through Europe

Jul 12, 2021 Alyssa Tran

More travel gear

Travel

The Perfect Backpack for Every Type of Traveler, From Hostelers To Hikers

Oct 22, 2021 Alex Bresler

Lifestyle

10 Must-Haves for the Traveling Yogi

Sep 22, 2021 Maggie Peikon

Culture

The Most Comfortable, Chic, and Affordable Travel Clothes, According To a Stylist

Aug 30, 2021 Caleb Owolabi

Outdoor

What To Pack for an Epic Trekking Adventure in Latin America

Jul 26, 2021 Lora Pope

Outdoor

All the Gear You Need To Have for an Incredible African Safari Experience

Jul 22, 2021 Becca Blond

Travel

Everything You Need in Your Pack To Travel To Southeast Asia

Jul 6, 2021 Toby Nisbet

Outdoor

YETI Now Makes Amazing Luggage and These Three Pieces Are Our Favorites

Apr 20, 2021 Eben Diskin

Travel

This Carbon-Neutral Travel Gear Makes Staying Organized on the Road Crazy Easy

Aug 23, 2021 Matador Creators

Lifestyle

The 6 Incredible Vegan Skincare Brands You Need To Travel With

Jan 25, 2021 Katie Scott Aiton

Eco-friendly travel toiletries and gear

Travel

The 8 Coolest Vegan Boots and Sneakers for Travelers

Oct 20, 2021 Athena Lamberis

Outdoor

Zero-Waste and Eco-Minded Must-Haves for Your Travel Toiletry Bag

Aug 31, 2021 Athena Lamberis

Lifestyle

The Best Natural Beauty Essentials You’ll Ever Need on Your Travels

Dec 13, 2018 Skye Sherman

Lifestyle

The 10 Best Beauty Products for Black Women Travelers

Jul 16, 2019 Jasmine Walton

Outdoor

All the Gear You Need To Have Epic Outdoor Adventures With Your Dog

Aug 30, 2021 Tim Wenger

Camping, Trekking, and River Gear

Travel

All the Fall Camping Gear You Need To Have an Epic Trip

Sep 10, 2021 Matador Creators

Travel

What Outdoor Gear Our Editors Are Buying for Fall

Sep 7, 2021 Matador Creators

News

Powering Your Campsite With Solar Energy Just Got Way Easier

Apr 30, 2021 Tim Wenger

Travel

How an Adventure Writer Packs for Extreme Backcountry Hiking

Jul 14, 2020 Tim Wenger

Food + Drink

How To Eat Well on Backpacking Trips Instead of Surviving Off Trail Mix

Aug 18, 2021 Alex Bresler

18 Awesome Camping Gear Ideas You Never Would Have Thought Of

Jul 6, 2016 Shar Riley

Outdoor

All the Outdoor Gear You Need To Keep Moving and Keep Dry on the Trail This Spring

Mar 30, 2021 Tim Wenger

Outdoor

The Ultimate Summer Backpacking Gear Guide

May 6, 2022 Tim Wenger

Outdoor

A Complete Fall Camping Checklist for Families

Sep 1, 2021 Matador Creators

Culture

17 Practical Gift Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life

Nov 24, 2017 Matt Hershberger

Gift ideas for travel lovers

Lifestyle

13 Perfect Gifts for Girlfriends Who Love To Travel

Oct 27, 2020 Matador Creators

Lifestyle

These Travel Essentials From Black-Owned Companies Make for the Perfect Gift

Nov 3, 2021 Miranda Moure

Culture

7 Artsy Jigsaw Puzzles Under $25 for the Travelers Who Miss Museums

Nov 4, 2021 Morgane Croissant

Culture

All the Knitting Tools You Need To Make the Most Famous Styles From Around the World

Nov 11, 2021 Morgane Croissant

Outdoor

9 Epic Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Adventure Lover in Your Life

Nov 24, 2021 Tim Wenger

Outdoor

10 Gifts That Support the World's Wildlife This Christmas

Dec 19, 2016 Ali Wunderman

Outdoor

The Most Sustainable and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

Nov 24, 2020 Noelle Alejandra Salmi

Culture

Check Out These Museum Gift Shops for the Most Unique, Artful, and Affordable Presents

Nov 23, 2021 Morgane Croissant

Beach Gear

Travel

Everything You Need for a Trip To the Beach This Summer

Jul 30, 2021 Matador Creators

Entertainment

11 Books To Inspire Your Kids To Travel This Year

Jan 13, 2020 Noelle Alejandra Salmi

Travel books and movies

Entertainment

10 Awesome Books About Travel To Read While Traveling

May 23, 2014 Matt Hershberger

Student Work

20 of the Most Important Travel Books Written by Women

Oct 19, 2015 Hailey Hirst

Lifestyle

11 Epic LGBTQ Travel Books To Explore the World From Home

Apr 24, 2020 John Garry

Entertainment

12 Books by Black Authors That Will Feed Your Desire To Travel

Mar 25, 2020 Miranda Moure

Entertainment

The 5 Travel Books That Changed the Course of My Life

Nov 3, 2017 Matt Hershberger

Entertainment

Explore Japan From the Comfort of Your Armchair With These Great Travel Books

Apr 30, 2020 David McElhinney

Entertainment

The 12 Most Influential Spiritual Books of the Past 50 Years

Jan 22, 2015 Shiromi Arserio

Entertainment

The Most Popular Book Set in Every Country in the World

Sep 24, 2020 Eben Diskin

Gift an experience

Travel

These Costa Rica Hotels Put You Up Close To Amazing Wildlife Experiences

Nov 17, 2021 Dougie Loynes

Lifestyle

The 7 Most Exciting US Wellness Retreats on Airbnb Experiences Right Now

Nov 2, 2021 Alex Bresler

Entertainment

7 Famous Homes From Movies and TV That You Can Rent on Airbnb

Mar 11, 2021 Eben Diskin

Culture

The Best Airbnb Experiences in New York, From an Alpaca Farm Tour To Sailing the East River

May 24, 2021 Kellie Mortimer

Outdoor

The Cutest, Cuddliest and Most Ethical Airbnb Animal Experiences

Apr 21, 2021 Matthew Meltzer

Lifestyle

Three Amazing Babymoon Destinations in the US To Relax Before Your Life Changes Forever

Jul 22, 2021 Tim Wenger