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Get Antioxidants Quick

The Japanese Ito En tea company has released another 6.4 oz. “shot” style concentrated tea – the Oolong Shot. Similar to the Sencha Shot, the Oolong Shot packs plenty of antioxidant power, with 171 milligrams of free radical fighting polyphenols (a much higher dose than in regular brew). Oolong tea may be familiar to many [...]

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Limited Edition Clothing

Think about it: when Nike or Banana Republic or Columbia order a hundred thousand pairs of pants to be made, there’s going to be some fabric left over. Usually, it’s not enough to fill a full order for one of these behemoth companies, but enough to make say… 187 pairs of shorts. That’s where Looptworks [...]

You Never Know, They Could Save Your Life

Submitted by Gear Patrol Reader Ben Dahl If there was only one requirement of a survival product (outside of saving your a$%, obviously) it would be versatility. Guns, rations, and flashlights are all necessary, but they lack versatility. Survival Straps is going to change that by going Playstation on your survival products. That’s right, these [...]

All-terrain Slippers

For the past decade, Keen shoes have made a name for themselves as worthy companions to both watery and terrestrial adventures. The company has leveraged its distinctive toe bumper design (originally to avoid stubbing toes on sailboat deck cleats) to make countless styles, everything from river running sandals to business casual lace-ups. So when the [...]

For Style and Comfort in Small Places

Here at Gear Patrol, we’ve made no effort to hide our love of leather furniture. Rugged, timeless, and assuredly masculine, we’re always on the look out for unique pieces any guy could find room for in their home. The Triad chair and ottoman is a prime example. Perfect for studies, offices, or other small rooms, [...]

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Making Home Theater Computing That Much Easier

Recently when we purchased a Mac Mini to use mainly as a home theater computer in our lab, we started searching for a great wireless keyboard that would make navigating the computer from the couch an easy affair. After a thorough hunt, we came across the Adesso wireless SlimTouch Mini Touchpad Keyboard. Very lap friendly [...]

Introducing a Faster Way to Get Going

Winter is the season where most men learn to appreciate their garage more than any other room in their house. That is as long as it still has room to park cars inside. For those lacking this essential male luxury though, owning this electric windshield de-icer might make your morning car preparation at least somewhat [...]

Taking the Hassle Out of Face Care, One Kit at A Time

Created around the notion that keeping your face in mint condition should be a hassle free affair, Bread & Butter’s Skin Care kit appears to be the ideal solution for guys who already have enough to keep track of in their busy lives. One purchase from the company gets you enough face care supplies to [...]

Get the Look Without the Hurt on Your Wallet

Since not everyone can afford outer wear made by the likes of legendary jacket manufacturers such as Barbour and Burberry, we’ve fingered the French Connection Military Melton coat as a reasonably-priced, stylish alternative. Made from 100% Wool, this black overcoat is great for those looking to stay warm while maintaining a personal sense of style. [...]

Will This Finally End Netbooks Once and For All?

Even though Dell’s surprising anorexic marvel, the Adamo XPS may have garnered much of the company’s recent media attention, we were pleasantly surprised to learn today about the Vostro V13. Built off of the production lessons learned from the aforementioned razor thin Adamo XPS, the Vostro V13 is still a svelte machine at .65 inches [...]

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Meet the Soccer Ball with More Tech Than a Macbook (Well, Almost More)

Soccer fans worldwide received a jolt of excitement with the recent announcement of the World Cup 2010 team draw. So, in the spirit of keeping the hype going, Smart Planet recently posted a great article behind the technology built into this Cup’s official ball that we suggest you check out. Called the “Jabulani”, Adidas claims [...]

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