9 epic US surf spots for your next vacation

9 epic US surf spots for your next vacation

Surf travel has a vibe all its own, one we are looking forward to soaking up this summer. Spending a little time working with Volcom’s team this past year on our collaborative surf travel line...
What does IPX6 rated waterproofing mean?

What does IPX6 rated waterproofing mean?

The term waterproof is thrown around an awful lot.  That’s why we’re taking our waterproofing to a whole new, third party certified, level. IPX6 is one of a few variations of IP code, or Ingress...
Choosing the best camera for travel

Choosing the best camera for travel

Today’s world of digital cameras is this endless maze of strange and seemingly arbitrary acronyms and designations. There are so many different makes and models that claim to do the exact same things. For someone...
The New Beast Series Frame

The New Beast Series Frame

A frame does a lot for a pack. Responsible for distributing weight from the shoulder straps to the hip, the frame is a key part of any effective suspension system. For a pack designed to...
Supplements to Travel With

Supplements to Travel With

Vitamin B If you’re like us, you probably land at your destination with a packed schedule and don’t have much time to be tired. Vitamin B is great for boosting energy and getting over jetlag. ...
Leave No Trace: Travel Edition

Leave No Trace: Travel Edition

You’ve probably heard of the Leave No Trace principles by now. These 7 principles teach you how to be responsible and ethical in the outdoors. It includes guidelines like respecting wildlife, packing out your trash,...
How to buy equipment that lasts

How to buy equipment that lasts

A term we’ve recently started using around HQ is “objective-based travel”. It’s the type of travel most of us here thrive on, and it’s the type of travel we design our products for. Objective-based travel...
What Makes On-Grid Suited for Travel on the Grid

What Makes On-Grid Suited for Travel on the Grid

Designed to handle the mountains, perfected for travel beyond the outdoors. Equipment tough enough for the mountains is surely good enough for the day to day of city centered travel- but it’s not optimized for...
Matador Shop Talk: On-Grid Series Design Decisions

Matador Shop Talk: On-Grid Series Design Decisions

Designed for city travel using materials perfected for the outdoors, On-Grid Series bags are built to perform as beautifully as they look. Sam, one of the designers on this project, takes us through the design...