Matador’s eminently packable bags and gear began with a walk in the park—and no place to sit. Founder Chris Clearman created a compact, lightweight, use-anywhere blanket first to solve that problem, and has since expanded his products to include other functional, easy-to-use essentials. Chris and the rest of the crew at Matador are all outdoors lovers, so their designs are handy to take pretty much anywhere without weighing you down—and are durably built to be long lasting, too. To make sure their goods keep up on your adventures, Matador uses tough materials like water- and puncture-resistant nylon and water-resistant sealing zippers. And the packable designs neatly tuck away—even the blanket—into a palm-sized pocket. Whether you’re commuting to work on communing with nature, this gear is there when you need it.