Shopping Guides

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

Everything You Need To Backpack Through Europe

Oct 10, 2023
Alyssa Tran

More travel gear
Technology + Gear

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

Oct 22, 2021
Alex Bresler
Wellness

10 Must-Haves for the Traveling Yogi

Sep 22, 2021
Maggie Peikon
Airports + Flying

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

Aug 30, 2021
Caleb Owolabi
Technology + Gear

What To Pack for an Epic Trekking Adventure in Latin America

Oct 11, 2023
Lora Pope
Backpacking

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

Oct 13, 2023
Becca Blond
Technology + Gear

Everything You Need in Your Pack To Travel To Southeast Asia

Oct 9, 2023
Toby Nisbet
Outdoor

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

Apr 20, 2021
Eben Diskin
Technology + Gear

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

Aug 23, 2021
Matador Creators
Wellness

The 6 Incredible Vegan Skincare Brands You Need To Travel With

Jan 25, 2021
Katie Scott Aiton

Eco-friendly travel toiletries and gear
Technology + Gear

The 8 Coolest Vegan Boots and Sneakers for Travelers

Oct 20, 2021
Athena Lamberis
Sustainability

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
Wellness

The 10 Best Beauty Products for Black Women Travelers

Jul 16, 2019
Jasmine Walton
Hiking

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

Aug 30, 2021
Tim Wenger

Camping, Trekking, and River Gear
Technology + Gear

All the Camping Gear You Need To Have an Epic Trip

Sep 10, 2021
Matador Creators
Technology + Gear

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
Technology + Gear

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
Travel

18 Awesome Camping Gear Ideas You Never Would Have Thought Of

Jul 6, 2016
Shar Riley
Sponsored
Outdoor

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

Mar 30, 2021
Tim Wenger
Backpacking

The Ultimate Summer Backpacking Gear Guide

Oct 17, 2023
Tim Wenger
Camping

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
Technology + Gear

15 Perfect Gifts for Girlfriends Who Love To Travel

Oct 15, 2023
Katie Scott Aiton
Black Travel

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
Wildlife

10 Gifts That Support the World's Wildlife This Christmas

Dec 19, 2016
Ali Wunderman
Sustainability

The Most Sustainable and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

Nov 24, 2020
Noelle Alejandra Salmi
Museums

14 Unique, Artsy, and Affordable Gifts Inspired by the World's Best Museums

Oct 26, 2023
Morgane Croissant

Beach Gear
Technology + Gear

Everything You Need for a Trip To the Beach This Summer

Jul 30, 2021
Matador Creators
Family Travel

11 Books To Inspire Your Kids To Travel

Jan 13, 2020
Noelle Alejandra Salmi

Travel books and movies

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
LGBTQIA+ Travel

11 Epic LGBTQ Travel Books To Explore the World From Home

Apr 24, 2020
John Garry
Black Travel

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

Mar 25, 2020
Miranda Moure

The 5 Travel Books That Changed the Course of My Life

Nov 3, 2017
Matt Hershberger

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

Apr 30, 2020
David McElhinney

The 12 Most Influential Spiritual Books of the Past 50 Years

Jan 22, 2015
Shiromi Arserio

The Most Popular Book Set in Every Country in the World

Sep 24, 2020
Eben Diskin

Gift an experience
Epic Stays

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

Nov 17, 2021
Dougie Loynes
Wellness

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
Art + Architecture

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

May 24, 2021
Kellie Mortimer
Wildlife

The Cutest, Cuddliest and Most Ethical Airbnb Animal Experiences

Apr 21, 2021
Matthew Meltzer
Family Travel

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

Jul 22, 2021
Tim Wenger