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Ultralight Packable Packs Made For Adventure!
How do you pack for adventure?
At Matador, they believe that less is more–so long as you don’t sacrifice functionality.
All of their innovative ultralight travel packs are made from the most durable materials, boast ample storage space, and pack down to fit in the palm of one’s hand.
Just in time holiday travel and gifting, they’ve compiled a list of their top packs and the people who will love them for travel, play, or hardcore outdoor excursions.
The Ultimate Outdoorsman: Beast28 Technical Backpack
The Beast28 is the first packable technical backpack that can handle it all from overnights in the back country to multi-day forays in the wild.
- 28L storage capacity
- Expandable external front pocket, lid pocket and dual side pockets
- Breathable, lightweight lumbar padding, padded hip belt, and sternum strap
- Internal storage pocket for hydration reservoir with symmetric hose routing
- Two sets of compression straps so packers can secure their load as they see fit
- Dual daisy chains and multiple attachment points for additional storage or tethering gear
The Jet Setter: Transit30 Duffle
Calling all globetrotters! The Transit30 Duffle is the ideal extra travel bag that takes up barely any room in a suitcase or backpack, yet packs tons of extra storage space.
- 30L storage capacity
- Featherlight, waterproof Cordura® fabric
- SBS water resistant sealing zippers
- Front pocket for extra organization
- Carry-on friendly sizing
The Explorer: Freerain24 Waterproof Packable Backpack
From kayaking to tropical excursions, the Freerain24 is the ultimate hybrid dry bag/travel pack for protecting all of one’s gear from the elements.
- 24L storage capacity
- Featherlight, waterproof Cordura® fabric
- Fully waterproof main compartment
- Top stabilizer straps keeps pack closer for better balance
- Breathable straps with reinforced stress points
- Front zipper pocket and side pockets for organization
The Urbanite: Daylite16 Weatherproof Packable Backpack
Take in the sights, enjoy a day hike, or bike to the coffee shop in comfort with the Daylite16 Weatherproof Packable Backpack.
- 16L storage capacity
- Featherlight, waterproof Cordura® fabric
- Ultralight design offers superior performance in the smallest package
- Water resistant zipper compartment and mesh side pockets for organization
All of Matador‘s products can be purchased directly at www.MatadorUp.com and are available through a growing list of retailers across the U.S. and internationally.
About
Matador is a proudly bootstrapped start-up nestled in the colorful recreational mecca of Boulder, Colorado. With their launch in 2014, they created a brand new market niche–packable adventure gear. Each product is designed in house by a team of passionate adventurers and then thoroughly put to the test in the great outdoors.
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Esperos Kid’s Backpacks are here!
ESPEROS is launching kid’s backpacks this month for Back To School. They are a modern approach to a timeless backpack with stylish and durable canvas built for children on the go. The best part: every bag sold helps fund one year of education for a child in the developing world (the brand is partnered with Pencils of Promise). When you make your purchase from ESPEROS, you do more than simply buy a bag: you carry hope
Each backpack is constructed from military cotton duck canvas that is naturally stain resistant & water repellent and features a hidden front zipper pocket, exterior zipper pouch pocket, padded laptop sleeve and a railroad stripe interior.
The backpacks are $45.00 and sold on esperosbags.com and Whole Foods stores across the nation.
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Color My World: Dabbawalla Bags for Summer!
Summer is coming and it’s time to start wearing bright colors again!
After the long and cold winter, there is nothing more special than brightening up your home with a Dabbawalla backpack! Dabbawalla Bags are the fun and functional way for adventurers of all ages to tote lunch and gear in style. Inspired by the legendary system of dabbawallas delivering homemade lunch to thousands of office workers in India, Dabbawalla Bags continues the tradition with its modern line of individually-crafted bags for families. Perfect for carrying lunch and gear to school or work, our vibrant, whimsical designs are designed for rough-n-tumble fun, yet are stylish enough to stand out from the crowd.
My cousin Michael, a bitty, just adores the Dabbawalla Color My World Crayon backpack. With its soft but structured shape, inner pockets, and bright crayons – I hope this backpack will inspire some creativity for him this summer! The best part about the Dabbawalla backpack is that it comes in all types of different animal shapes and sizes . There are backpacks, lunch bags, lunch purses – for both little boys and girls! If you are looking for a present for your bitty this summer, you will find it useful for picnics, parks and day trips.
- Sized and designed specifically for preschool and early elementary school
- Perfect for carrying lunch and gear to school, day trips or overnight adventures
- Cushioned, flexible straps that adjust from the inside and can be pulled tight when not in use
- Outside back pocket and three inside mesh pockets
- Dimensions: 12″L x 11″W x 6″
- Sewn in Taiwan by a family-owned and operated facility that supports responsbile labor practices and environmental stewardship
- Machine Washable (front loaders only) or hand wash, and drip dry
- All Dabbawalla Bags are 100% toxic free, with zero lead, BPA-free, and no phthalates or PVC
Moms love Dabbawalla bags for their kids because of its light weight and divided pockets inside the backpack. Kids love it because of the colors and cute characters. The straps are very practical because it is on the inside of the backpack and easy to adjust. The fabric is so soft and very gentle on the little one’s skin (to prevent chafing). The best bag for kids available on the market hands down because it is easy to carry and not heavy at all!
Look out more information on www.http://dabbawallabags.com
Color their world with a whimsical crayon backpack that is perfect for the young preschooler about to embark on a lifetime of adventures. The Crayon Backpack comes with adjustable stretchy straps, an easy grip handle on top, and inside and outside pockets to organize gear. And when the exploration gets messy, this eco- friendly backpack is completely washable. Individually crafted from a revolutionary foam material that is degradable, recyclable and 100% toxic-free.
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Back to School with @madPax
Wahhh! I wish I was going back to school in Sept 🙁 But I am not… For those of you who are, start the school year off in a super cute spiky way with Mad Pax!
Hee hee, Awesome. Find them @MadPax on Twitter!
