Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

As promised, it’s time to announce the winner of our latest GP Giveaway. This time, we’re offering up a Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Prize Pack, courtesy of our friends at Paramount Home Entertainment. The lucky winner this time is Randy B. of Lebanon, TN (home to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, no less). Well [...]

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Up Close & Personal

When it comes to focusing, no piece of gear you purchase is faster and perceptively more accurate than your own two eyes. Of course, unless that product is permanently in focus. Bushnell has utilized that exact maxim with the development of their Permafocus binoculars. A line of binoculars specifically geared for nature observation and sporting [...]

Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail...

The urban commute can be a harrowing and dirty business, even when the weather’s nice. When inclement weather comes a calling though, it’s a challenge to keep yourself dry, even more so your beloved gear. The SealLine Urban Backpack is made to solve that very problem. As one of the world’s leading water resistant bag [...]

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road (Hole)

If you’re a golfer of modest means, then today’s economic climate may be dampening your links-going spirit. Golf has never exactly been a cheap endeavor, but when finances are tight it is especially important to be creative in the purchases that fuel your game. It’s easy to how the tab on tee times and having [...]

A Knife Can Never Be Too Sharp

We’ve mentioned it before and we’ll mention it again, a man’s kitchen is only as good as his equipment. Caring for that equipment is not only good form, but it’s also how you achieve longevity. I sharpen my Global Knife using an older Smith’s EdgeSport sharpening rod, so when it came time for a replacement, [...]

Anyone whose been following Gear Patrol for sometime should know by now that we’re all about helping our fellow man. So when one of our long time readers asked for our help in raising money for the The Leukemia Society, it was a no brainer. After joining the non-profit Team in Training to raise awareness [...]

Going Beyond The Streets

Bikers, pedestrians take heed! Google needs your help. Well, not so much your help but rather your insight. Google is looking to bring their map street view to bike trails, paths, or pedestrian malls, and they want your opinion on where to go. Know of one? This is the place to sound off. There’s no [...]

Drinking in Style, Sans Pesky Chemicals

If you’ve kept half an eye on the news this past year, you’ve surely seen the uproar over the use of BPA in several popular water bottle brands. BPA is short for Bisphenol A, a compound found in certain plastics that, when used for lining bottles, can leach into the water you’re drinking. Whether or [...]

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Liquid Illuminati

Eternaleds has engineered the world’s first liquid-cooled light bulb, the HydraLux-4, as part of their line of LED products designed for maximum efficiency. Their first fluid-filled offering is a 25 watt model, cooled with harmless paraffin oil (higher wattage examples are to be released after the first of the year), and intended for applications such [...]

Just as Versatile as Its Multi-Bladed Brother

In celebration of Swiss Army’s 125th anniversary, Victorinox has released Swiss Unlimited, a men’s fragrance that’s less campfire and trails, more masculine and modern. The fresh woody bottom notes of the fragrance will carry through the day, while the Genepi liquor, Absinth, provides a citrus chord. Guys looking for a subtle, day-long fragrance will definitely [...]

Squared, Not Square

Between your new love of vintage style and the goods that you own, there lies a gap. Perhaps. Perhaps that gap is between the highly structured ties of your college/job interview days and the style of tie befitting of your weekender lifestyle. Designer Emil Corsillo’s new brand of ties, The Hill-Side, has launched their inaugural [...]

Stylish, Functional, and Affordable

Here at Gear Patrol, we evaluate furniture for its functionality just as much as for its looks, so it’s particularly nice when we come across pieces that feature both. Simple and modern, the Mia Bark’s straight-line style and rich brown coloring make it a good candidate for matching a variety of decors. Disguised under the [...]