Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Cousin to the trusty tote, a packable backpack or rucksack goes ...

A couple of years ago Matador first crossed our radar with a giant tear-proof emergency blanket that folded smaller than a wallet. Since then the company has introduced countless other collapsible ...

How do you make a better travel backpack? If you’re Matador, you team up with Pack Hacker, the site that is all about backpack and luggage reviews. Together, the two brands worked together to design ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running ...

As countries across the world continue to lift travel restrictions for U.S. citizens, many are looking for easy-to-pack items to bring on trips. Today, Away, a reader favorite brand, launched three ...

Packable backpacks occupy a smart niche in everyday carry and travel gear—lightweight, compressible, and easy to stash until the moment they’re needed. Whether heading out on an impromptu day hike or ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kit Dillon Kit Dillon is a writer focused on bags and travel gear. He has ...

For a bag that’s so light and packs down so small, it’s shockingly fully featured and is as capable as many standalone ...

Can you ever really have too many bags? Both an essential and a fashion statement, a bag has the power to be many things and ...