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WIS (watch idiot savants) like to hold long and protracted arguments over what constitutes a tool watch. R.E. Smith went a different direction. He started RESCO and built the tool watch he wanted…The Patriot. As a Navy SEAL instructor and former SEAL Team member he had an exacting vision of a watch that could fit his needs. RESCO’s first offering, the Patriot, will soon hit the market. Based around a automatic Slava S-2427 movement (the Iron Curtain irony is not lost on R.E.) it has a custom 42mm stainless case developed in conjunction with Lum-Tec. The Patriot has a host of other features you’d expect from a high end sport watch including:
The Patriot is a blunt watch. Its made to provide a rugged watch that will tell you the (right) time no matter the situation, and maybe look decent in the process. By all accounts its succeeding, a prototype has made it through all Phases of SEAL training, and continues to perform in advanced training.
Cost: $1,225
Anyone who has ever seen Robo Cop or Terminator 2 should have some ideas of the heads up display fantasy’s entertainment visionaries have teased audiences with for decades. Somewhat out of left field, well known goggle and optics company Zeal now seems to be on the verge of delivering on that crazy Sci-Fi notion with the announcement of their Transcend GPS Ski goggles which are scheduled to hit shelves later next year.
By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Sandy Bandu
Weighing in at under one and a half pounds, the Etón Solarlink FR 360 Radio has more uses than you could possibly imagine and ultimately provides basic security against the elements. Designed for emergency purposes, it features an LED flashlight, AM/FM/NOAA weather radio, and a USB cell phone charger.
Robert Pelton knows hostile environments. He’s spent four weeks running RPG alley with Blackwater, hung around the siege of Grozny in Chechnya, and been inside the hunt for public enemy numero uno with the CIA in the hills of Afghanistan… and those are just his more recent exploits. So, when RAT Cutlery asked him to combine his experience with their 10+ years of teaching jungle survival, it spawned one helluva knife, the DPx H.E.S.T. by RAT Cutlery ($100).
It’s no secret that the country that brought us Heidi Klum, Christoph Waltz, and an odd obsession with David Hasselhoff has given the world it’s fair share of great automobiles. Much like Kenya’s ability to produce great long-distance runners, Germany produces cars that are meant to be driven, not just ridden.
A great quandary and often times an either/or choice for modern day auto buyers is the decision to choose luxury or performance, as few vehicles excel in both departments. But, there are bastions of balance in this category and Audi’s most recent installment of the venerable A4, Audi’s most popular model, is one of our favorites.
Casual runners not already betrothed to brands like Saucony, Asics, or Brooks, should take a long hard look at the Nike Air Max Tailwind+ 2, especially for those who lack inward motion in their gait (known as underpronation). Built with dual, low pressure Air-sole units in the heel and forefoot of the shoe, the Tailwind is no slouch on comfort. Reflectors on the front and back are another great safety feature for preventing death by smashing for every day road runners. If you didn’t catch it in the name, Nike+ is of course built in to each pair should you want to track your workout progress or lack there of.
Ultimately, what we really like about the Nike Air Max Tailwind+ 2 Running Shoes are the fact they’re unlike other aforementioned shoes, in that they don’t scream “I’m a hardcore runner”. Now, we realize some may prefer that look, but for those looking for a sneaker to pull double duty both on work outs and a pair of jeans, the Tailwind+ 2 is a great all around option. Of course if the neutral black and white colorway shown above isn’t your thing, a bolder “electric green” is also available.
Buy Now: $100
Those who drink gin and those who don’t stand on opposite sides of the proverbial line in the sand. If you happen to fall on the side of some of our editors and like this juniper berry infused spirit, then we recommend trying out Oxley Classic English Dry Gin, a brand launched in 2009 by Bacardi.
With a taste similar to London dry gin, Oxley is crafted using an uncommon technique in the gin industry known as “cold distillation,” which involves utilizing sub zero temperatures to mute gin’s normally overwhelming pine tones while subtly enhancing other aspects of its botanical flavoring. Infused with 14 different botanical ingredients such as the rare English Meadowsweet herb, it’s apparently the only gin to use fresh citrus (as opposed to dry) fruit as part of its flavoring.
Oxley Classic English Dry Gin is appropriately packaged for its premium market positioning; bottle details like the hand-wrapped leather top and galvanized metal bottom are hard to miss or not appreciate. As for the tonic and cucumber… well, we’re reaching for them now.
Buy Now: $57
Winter isn’t done yet, but that shouldn’t prevent you from thinking of refreshing your attire come spring. New for spring/summer 2010 season, boutique shirt manufacturer Gitman Vintage which is a sub brand of Gitman Bros. has released a series of cotton poplin shirts paying homage to the styles of 1984.
If that point didn’t send you running for the hills, you’re obviously one of the few who understands that the 80’s is clearly rotating back towards being “in” thanks to the funny cyclical nature of the fashion industry. Featuring a clever mix of colors in classic patterns, any of the shirts in this collection should go swimmingly with a pair of khakis shorts and boat shoes (if that’s your thing). We’re also inclined to think that at least some of the less pastel influenced versions in this line could even be worn now, but perhaps that’s just us getting excited for heat, barbecue, and the beach. To see all of the patterns available in this line and pricing, check below.
In a declaration only Hassleblad could pull, the new “entry level” H4D-40 ($19,995) medium format digital camera will bring 35mm camera ease to medium format shooting. The 40 megapixel H4D-40 is touted to employ a new autofocus technology called “True Focus”. True Focus AF allows (pro) photographers to compose close distance shots with a unique yaw sensor to measure angular velocity. The yaw sensor accurately measures and computes correct focus without the use of the more cumbersome multi-point focus systems found in most DSLRs. The result? Buttery-smooth shallow depth of field - an effect we love so much in our own product photography here at Gear Patrol. The H4D-40 kit includes the camera body, 80mm lens, viewfinder, and the new (easy and quick) Phocus 2.0 software.
Buy Now: $19,995
These posters may not make sense to those unfamiliar with the works of Quentin Tarantino, but that’s part of their fun. Created by artist Ibraheem Youssef, each of these minimalist movie posters cleverly hints at key elements or parts of Tarantino’s films any fan should immediately understand. Not to mention they’re also incredibly more attractive than your typical bold colored attention grabbing movie poster, and a great alternative for showing your a fan without giving guests the sense that you still live in a dorm room. Sold in either 12 x 18 or 24 x 36 print sizes directly by the artist, buyers can pick up a version for: Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs shown above, or Death Proof, Kill Bill 1 & 2, or Jackie Brown shown after the jump.
