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A Dark Horse Emerges in the Tablet Race

While fanboys and tech pundits alike have been ferociously covering every whisper of detail surrounding the rumored Apple “Slate” and Microsoft’s Courier, it appears that maker Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) has pulled a fast one in the tablet race. Sporting Nvidia’s Tegra processor chip, the device will undoubtedly be capable of advanced multimedia functionality including [...]

Drake Returns. Adventurous Hijinks Ensue.

Sequels can be tricky to pull off. Whether you’re talking movies, books, or, in this case, video games, experiencing the follow-up to a much-loved original work is conflicted with expectations. The 2007 PS3 hit Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was one of the first must-play games for the then-fledgling system, serving as a shining star in an [...]

Bite-Sized High Rise

A good ladder is a must-have for anyone with a home to maintain. Unfortunately, unless you’re a full-time painter or contractor, the amount of time a ladder actually gets used is nothing compared to the time it spends waiting in the garage or storage shed, just taking up space. Thankfully, the Einsteins over at Telesteps [...]

For the Slightly Less Masochistic Among Us

There are two camps of open-water swimmers – the purists who wear nothing but a Speedo and those who swaddle themselves in neoprene. If you’re one of the masochists who prefer to swim au naturel, or are an aspiring English Channel swimmer (wetsuits not allowed) read no further. But if you’re like me and intend [...]

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. Bruce Springsteen screams “Good evening, Ohio!” to all of his adoring fans in..Michigan. (Foundry Music) Leica M7 drops this December at a Price Your Can’t Afford. (Engadget) Budget Garage Door Opener Spoof Video. (DJ Mick) Vintage Video of Shaquille O’Neal in High School. (The [...]

Because 3 Layers are Better than 1

Fur lined parkas are all the rage for men’s jackets this winter. That doesn’t mean that anything you’ll see on the runway can begin to match the functionality of the Burton Ranger. Designed with both style and purpose in mind, the Ranger is composed of 3 separate layers. On the outside, 2 sheets of DRYRIDE [...]

The Way to Go When You Can't Grow

So we find ourselves smack in the middle of the month of Movember. The Gear Patrol crew is doing our part to raise awareness for men’s cancer research; likely many of you are doing the same. Should your follicular efforts be as disturbingly lecherous as ours (more on that in a moment), we’ve got a [...]

Like It's Not Even There

Most hardcore runners swear by their Brooks, Saucony, and Asics shoes. Nike, not really known for true runners, shows that the shoe behemoth has a few tricks up their sleeves socks with the LunarGlide+. The LunarGlide+ is an extraordinarily comfortable running shoe for both fast and slow runners designed to make you forget you’re even [...]

From Bullets to Bottles

Is there a wine rack with more masculine appeal than this? Survey says no. Built from a vintage ammunition box dating back to the 1960′s and 70′s, with a few minor alterations this rustic wood case has been perfectly re-purposed from that of annihilation to inebriation. Well…perhaps annihilation might still apply if you managed to [...]

Look Beyond Scotch

Life doesn’t end at scotch, though for me Bourbon comes pretty close. Whether your expanding your bar with the essentials or just looking for a worthy addition to your regimen, don’t rule out fine tequilas. Especially Añejo tequilas. Tres Generaciones Añejo Tequila is comprised of 100% blue agave toasted 12 months in American oak barrels. [...]

Pretty, Practical, and Pricey.

While this coffee table might not fit with everyday living room style, its internal storage is surprisingly practical. Made to hide various living sundries inside the table itself, the design’s rising surface panels also make convenient eating stations for those with small apartments who frequently find themselves dining couch side. All pragmatism aside though, we’re [...]

Let The Juice Flow

Lets get it out of the way. Making your own juice is neither a cheap nor convenient endeavor, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be made quicker and easier by employing the right tools. If you’re the kind of guy that keeps fresh produce around (a good thing), then a juicer is a piece of [...]

Hot. Hatch.

As a gear and car nut, one learns to appreciate the details in life. It’s not about the shirt; it’s about the stitching. It’s not about the song; it’s the crescendo of the quartet. And for me, it’s not just about the car; it’s about how it fits you. The attitude, the experience, and the [...]

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The Street Side of Oliver Peoples

Just because the heat and glare of the summer sun are gone, doesn’t mean the sunglasses are too. In fact, there’s no better time than when you’re scouting fall foliage or a sunrise/sunset drive, especially with the low fall/winter sun. Of course, if you’re having trouble finding a suitable frame for your face, follow our [...]