Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

Pro Gear for Every Rider

By Guest Writer and Gear Enthusiast Sandy Bandu With winter coming to a close, it’s finally time to remember what it’s like to get outside. In terms of warm weather recreation, cycling is probably the most versatile and enjoyable way to celebrate this time of year. So, whether you’re going out to hit some single [...]

Hydration for Those on the Go

By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Michael O’Brien When it comes to stubborn New Englanders, hiking up in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is ideal. We’re all seeking the majestic, clear views these 4,000 footers have to offer but we often underestimate the preparation needed to tackle them.  A key to these hikes often overlooked by [...]

Beijing Style You Can Now Call Your Own

Since 1935, Warrior Footwear has been a household name in China. Known as one of the original sporting shoe brands for Chinese athletes, not much has changed with these shoes despite the years that have passed, except that American’s now too have the chance to call a pair their own. That’s because two American exchange [...]

If it so happens you haven’t watched this movie (and its five sequels, likely on TNT) a dozen times, we’ll give you the quick run down. Rocky Balboa, a debt collector for a Philly loan shark and amateur boxer, gets a shot at the title when the challenger drops out with a broken hand. He [...]

Safe? Yes. Sexy? Quite Possibly.

MacGyver in Your Pocket

Though the same can’t be said of me, my father has always been a consummate knife connoisseur. He has constantly preached to me about Gerber knives and the quality that backs them. Upon handling their Crucial multitool for a few minutes, I saw the light (that was reflecting off the blade).

Perfect for Your Transition to Heat

After dealing with a heavy winters and snowocalypses, the concept of a spring jacket may cause many of you to scratch your heads in confusion. Not quite warm enough to really withstand any kind of put-hair-on-your-chest weather, but less constricting then that suffocating hand quilted puce “sweater” from your granny, they admittedly fill a small [...]

Easy On The Eyes. Easy On The Wallet.

Swedish brand Cheap Monday consistently releases great style-oriented clothes and accessories that everyone can afford to pick up on a whim, and these newly released Night Watch sunglasses are no exception. Part of the brand’s new Clairvoyant Collection, the Night Watch frame mimics the same classic look of the Rayban Wayfarer with some slightly harder [...]

What Sore Muscles Knead

There are plenty of good reasons to incorporate a foam roller into your workout or post-workout regimen, particularly when the roller you choose is as durable and full-featured as The Grid from Trigger Point Therapy. Offered in both orange and black (without hesitation, we chose orange), The Grid is designed to stand up to daily [...]

Super Charged, Super Long

Unsheathing a driver always triggers a little excitement, no matter how many times I’ve done it. It’s the anticipation that something spectacular could happen. The fact that it could be good or bad only adds to the rush. But I don’t worry so much about the bad these days. What I didn’t mention was that [...]

Friendlier Than Your Ghostly Pal

Recently, I accepted a job as a camp counselor and quickly realized that I needed a new sleeping bag. While my L.L. Bean bag has served me well in the past, it was too heavy and thick for my needs in the warmer months. I started searching for a lightweight alternative and came across the [...]

A Bon Voyage State of Mind for Your Bedroom

Recalling the look of vintage steamer trunks from back when traveling glamorously meant whittling away the time in lavish passenger liners’ suites playing cards with a drink in hand, this beautiful dresser is aimed at those with cash to burn and a love of adventure. Constructed of a solid wood frame covered with handmade distressed [...]

Wine For Anyone Who Spent Time Saving a Princess

Many of Jon Hughes’s movies may have immortalized nerds in the 80s as the most socially awkward characters to ever walk planet, but at some point nerds eventually grow up. No amount of time though can wash away the fond memories many newly minted adults have of long sessions glued to the tube, button mashing [...]

Retro Sound for Trips Around Town

Our opinion is that that sound quality should be the biggest concern for anyone looking to drop money on a new pair of headphones. However, looks are becoming a ever-increasingly important consideration for many urban dwellers who honestly don’t care just how nuanced Lil Wayne or Vampire Weekend sounds while walking down a noisy block. [...]

A Step Up in Healthy Living

Quick-fix fitness solutions are nothing new for men. We’ve all seen “miracle” diet pills and ab belts that “do the work for you”. If you’ve ever invested in those types of solutions, then you have undoubtedly learned the hard way that getting fit, being active, and staying healthy takes work. While MTB Shoes may be [...]