Supreme x Matador Waterproof Pill Case
The original behind the Supreme x Matador Waterproof Pill Case is the Matador Matador Waterproof Pill Canister — $25 retail vs Supreme's $32.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Matador Equipment was founded in 2015 in Boulder, Colorado by Christian Connor to make ultralight travel and outdoor gear, and the company's product line is built around packable backpacks, dry bags, and trail accessories sold through REI and direct retail. The Waterproof Pill Canister is a 7.6-inch anodized aluminum tube with silicone-sealed threaded caps on both ends, holding up to ten days of pills across three internal compartments at IPX7 waterproof rating; the canister weighs 1.6 ounces and measures 0.78 inches in diameter. The FW2023 Supreme version is a standard Matador pill canister in red or black with the Supreme box logo laser-engraved on the barrel; it released November 16, 2023 at $32, with the Matador retail equivalent priced at $25.
About Matador
Matador is an American travel-equipment company founded in 2014 by Chris Clearman in Boulder, Colorado. The company launched with the Pocket Blanket, a ripstop nylon picnic blanket that folds into a palm-sized pouch, and expanded into packable backpacks, technical duffles, dry bags, and travel organizers built around ultralight fabrics and welded seams. The Freerain and SEG product lines target adventure travelers who pack carry-on only. Matador sells through REI, Backcountry, and specialty outdoor retailers, and remains independent and headquartered in Boulder. Supreme collaborated with Matador on a packable travel blanket and a waterproof drawstring bag.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $32 |
|---|---|
| Matador retail | $25 |
| Hype tax | +28% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Matador Waterproof Pill Case just the regular Matador Waterproof Pill Canister?
The Supreme x Matador Waterproof Pill Case, released in Fall/Winter 2023, is based on the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $32 for the Supreme x Matador Waterproof Pill Case; the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister retails for $25. That's a 28% markup — buying the original saves you $7, or 22% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister?
You can buy the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister from Amazon or direct from Matador. Retail price is $25. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
