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I’m 27 years old and work in a pretty conservative law firm. It seems like all the men wear suits with pleated pants. I feel like that’s not a good look for me but I don’t want to be that guy who stands out for the fashion statements. Any advice? – Evan, Nashville, TN

Allowing Those with a Habit to Trudge Through Winter

If you haven’t already been dragged out into the public square and stoned for your habit deemed socially unacceptable by do right America, thanks to these smoking mittens, at least you know your hands will have some protection during your short breaks while exiled in Siberia. Designed to be ambidextrous, one mitten features a metal [...]

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. The Official Rules Of Calling Shotgun (Autoblog) 5 Things Missing from the Motorola Droid. (Gartenberg) Prizefight: The Motorola Droid vs. Apple 3GS. (CNET) Wolf Blitzers Marijuana Issues. (Daily Intel: NY Mag) A Shock Absorbing, Floating Movement Sport Watch. (Hodinkee) Interview with David Taylor of [...]

Coming in from all angles, yet again, this week’s track list should have something for everyone. Featuring everything from a one-hit wonder of the 90s, to a recent release from The Neptunes, and a standout dance punk single, the only consistent theme here is that each of these songs deserves at least one play, if [...]

The Real (Virtual) Axe

Rock Band and its main rival Guitar Hero are sort of a big deal, if you hadn’t heard already. For the most competitive faux rockers, the Mad Catz Fender Stratocaster is the ultimate Rock Band controller. Based on a legit Fender Strat body, it’s gotten the Dr. Frankenstein treatment, being reborn as the clear superior [...]

Pacino. DeNiro. Mann.

To this day, Heat stands as one of director Michael Mann’s defintiive films, and certainly as a home movie essential. Who can forget the first movie to ever pair Robert De Niro and Al Pacino (at the same time, in a too-brief climactic scene), the tension riddled dramatic storyline, or what stands as one of [...]

Like "The Dude" Only Lazier

Sending shudders throughout the sport known for its intense athleticism and impeccable class, the RC900 remote controlled bowling ball is exactly what it sounds like. Its remote controlled steerage works thanks to a weight attached to a threaded internal shaft. Using the remote, owners can adjust the weight to steer the ball in any desired [...]

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web.

The Perfect Pack For The Trail

As gear testers, we are always on the lookout for the best gear for every aspect of our lives. A long hunt for the perfect bag suitable for the trail has finally been achieved (at least in this author’s opinion).

Charges in 90 Seconds. That is all.

The flashlight is truly a man’s tool. Wielding in one’s hand the power to bring forth light from the darkness is both awe-inspiring and downright handy. Of course, we are fans of all types of torches, but offerings are sometimes similar. To date, most all flashlights have been powered by batteries of the disposable or [...]

Friends, we have the latest Gear Patrol Giveaway winner to announce. This one was conducted exclusively on our Facebook Fan Page thus, if you’re not following the action there, you likely missed out. Correct that oversight, post haste. That said, congratulations are in order for Tommy C. He’s the winner of his very own copy [...]

Drink to the Greatest Staches of All Time

Watching the finale of HBO’s new series Bored to Death last night, I happened to see Zach Galifianakis drinking out of a mug that was particularly relevant to this month’s Movember charity and epic mustache growing event. Shown here, this Great Moustaches Mug is a man’s kitchen must have. Adorning the cup are 14 different [...]

Bad Weather Doesn't Have to Mean Bad Golf

Disclaimer: Fair weather golfers need not read this review.  This is not for the faint of heart. Nike Golf has never been shy when it comes to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.  They did bring us a square driver, after all.  A few of their competitors may have scoffed at the break from [...]

Hardware for Hard Alcohol

Just because you want to prep the best possible cocktails at home doesn’t mean you have to mortgage the house for bar tools. Made of 18/8 stainless-steel in gleaming finish with handles wrapped in faux leather (for the look without the worry of water damage), the Metrokane VIP 7 piece bar tool set is both [...]

Get Robust Home Theater Sound in One Big A@# Box

Anyone in the market for a one-stop solution to great home theater, optimized for both music and movies need look no further. The Onkyo HT-S7200 is the latest from the company that’s praised continually for the quality of their home theater-in-a-box systems. Combining two separately sold components capable of solid performance into one convenient set [...]