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Matador Travel Packs and Packable Bags in the UAE
Designed in Boulder, Colorado, Matador makes high-performance travel packs, packable bags, FlatPak toiletry systems and travel accessories. Each piece folds down small, protects what it carries and works everywhere from the UAE desert to international airports. Choose a carry-on travel backpack, a waterproof backpack for the beach or the trail, or a packable daypack that folds into your luggage.
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Travel accessories & essentials
Matador’s range includes travel organisers, toiletry cases, compact blankets and carry systems that cut bulk and add comfort, for travellers, commuters and anyone building a lightweight kit.
Pocket-Size Performance
Matador builds gear that packs away when you don't need it and performs when you do. The SEG45 Travel Pack organises a week of travel behind a single zip. The FlatPak bottle is 5x lighter than silicone, with the same volume and a fraction of the bulk.
Waterproof by Default
IPX7-rated dry bags, DWR-treated Bluesign® nylon, welded seams and YKK sealing zippers throughout. Matador builds waterproofing into the design from the start.
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SEG Series travel packs, ReFraction, Beast and Freerain packable bags, FlatPak toiletries and travel accessories: browse the full Matador range.
Travel Packs: SEG Series
Organisation Without the Digging
The Matador SEG series uses a segmented packing system that works like built-in packing cubes. Everything has its own section, and all of it is reachable from a single external zip. The SEG45 Travel Pack is the flagship: 45L capacity, 420D Bluesign® PFAS-free nylon, YKK sealing zippers, water-resistant construction and a removable shoulder strap that converts it from backpack to duffel. The SEG28 gives the same organisation in a smaller carry-on-friendly format. Both are backed by a 3-year warranty with free repair or replacement.
- SEG45 Travel Pack: 45L, segmented design, single-zip external access to all compartments
- SEG28 Travel Pack: 28L carry-on-friendly format with the same segmented organisation
- 420D Bluesign® nylon: PFAS-free, DWR-treated, water-resistant construction
- YKK sealing zippers for weather resistance and secure closure
- Removable shoulder strap converts between backpack and duffel carry
- 3-year warranty with free repair or replacement if anything goes wrong
Packable Bags: ReFraction, Beast & Freerain
Bags That Disappear Until You Need Them
Matador's packable bags fold flat or into their own internal pouch, so they take up almost no luggage space until you need extra carry capacity. The ReFraction Packable Backpack (16L) folds into its own pouch and weighs almost nothing. The Beast18 and Beast28 Ultralight Technical Backpacks are serious trail packs built from Robic nylon with UHMWPE reinforcement for abrasion resistance. The Freerain Waterproof Packable Backpack (22L) is IPX7-rated for wet environments.
- ReFraction Packable Backpack: 16L, packs into its own pouch, for carry-on overflow or a UAE day trip
- Beast18 Ultralight Technical Backpack: 18L, Robic nylon, DWR-treated, built for the trail
- Beast28 Ultralight Technical Backpack: 28L, UHMWPE reinforced, contoured suspension system
- Freerain Waterproof Packable Backpack: 22L, IPX7-rated, for water-adjacent activities
- Freefly Packable Duffle: waterproof packable duffle for luggage overflow and water sports
FlatPak Toiletries
A Toiletry System That Shrinks as You Use It
The Matador FlatPak range fixes a common travel problem: toiletry bottles that waste space when partly full and are heavy when full. FlatPak bottles collapse as you use them, taking up only as much space as their contents. They are 5x lighter than traditional silicone travel bottles, 3.5x more compact, TSA-approved (90ml volume) and made from waterproof Cordura® fabric with a proprietary coating. The FlatPak Soap Bar Case, Waterproof Toiletry Case and NanoDry Towel complete the system.
- FlatPak Toiletry Bottles: 90ml, TSA-approved, 5x lighter than silicone equivalents, collapse as you use them
- Available in 1-pack (Charcoal) or 3-pack (Charcoal, Garnet, Arctic) for multi-product carry
- FlatPak Soap Bar Case: waterproof, hard-sided case for bar soap, shampoo bars and travel bars
- FlatPak Waterproof Toiletry Case: ultralight, IPX7-rated zip case for full toiletry organisation
- NanoDry Shower Towel: full-sized absorbency, quick-dry, antimicrobial, packs to water-bottle size
- NanoDry Small Towel: hand and face size, same antimicrobial fabric, packs to palm size
Travel Accessories & Organisation
The Details That Make Travel Easier
Beyond bags and bottles, Matador's accessories cover the organisation and in-flight essentials that make travel smoother. Gear Cube Sets (3-pack) work like external packing cubes to segment any bag. The Pocket Blanket is puncture-resistant, water-repellent and folds to the size of a fist. The Blackout Sleep Mask with Earplugs is a carry-on essential for long-haul flights out of Dubai. Re-Ties reusable rubber zip ties keep cables, gear and packing tidy.
- Gear Cube Set 3-Pack: pack and segment any bag without adding bulk
- Pocket Blanket: water-repellent, puncture-resistant, folds to fist size, made for UAE beach and desert trips
- Blackout Sleep Mask + Earplugs: an in-flight essential for long-haul flights from Dubai
- Re-Ties Reusable Zip Ties: cable management, gear attachment and packing organisation
- Global Travel Stash: slim RFID-blocking travel wallet for passport, cards and cash
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Great Range of Outdoor and Camping Products.
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If you are looking for the finest product with exceptional customer service and a good old British sense of honesty, this company will deliver it all the time. I am so thankful to have ordered the BBQ and BBQ cover from here along with logs for the camping bonfire - it has reinstated my faith in a business to deliver an honest service with incomparably good value products. The range of products were huge, the staff were very knowledgeable and advised on the best value proposition for the item I was looking, refreshing to see no upselling or push, prompt delivery, installation and advice and post-purchase support when ever I needed one. If you are looking to buy any camping and outdoor items, I highly recommend this business. One of the best experiences I have had as a customer in the UAE. Way to go Aadil and the team!
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I've been working with Aadil and his team for quite some time now and have a very trusting relationship. I can definitely recommend Elite Horizon!
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Why Choose Matador
Compact, durable, and designed for real-world trips.
Everything Packs Smaller
Every Matador product folds or compresses smaller than you expect, without losing capability.
Waterproof by Design
IPX7-rated dry bags, DWR-treated Bluesign® fabrics and YKK sealing zippers. Waterproofing is part of the design.
Boulder-Born Performance
Designed in Boulder, Colorado and tested in mountains, on rivers and on trails, then used in airports around the world.
3-Year Warranty
The SEG series and key packs are backed by a 3-year warranty with free repair or replacement.
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FAQs
Common questions about Matador travel bags and gear.
Yes, that's Matador's thing: lightweight, packable gear that's ideal for travel, hiking and everyday carry without falling apart on you.
It's the mix of technical materials, water-resistant builds and clever space-saving design. The gear performs in rough conditions but still packs down small.
A lot of it is water-resistant or fully waterproof, so it copes with all sorts of outdoor and travel conditions.
Yes, the lightweight and durable design makes it well suited to hiking, travel and adventure trips.
Compact, durable outdoor and travel gear, built for people who care about packing light without losing performance.
Matador is distributed in the UAE by Elite Horizon General Trading. Send an enquiry through this page.