3652 square feet doesn’t sound like an incredibly large place, but that’s hardly the start of it. With in-floor radiant heat, gourmet kitchen, and bridge accessible parking, the Tomboy Road estate is anything but standard affair in Telluride, Colorado. [via Luxist]

What this means to you: We imagine most of you may not quite have the $500,000 down payment in your checking account (far be it to assume that none of you do) for this place, but it never hurts to start dreaming…

Cost: $5.1 million @ TD Smith

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Danny Ocean’s stylish crew of criminals certainly makes for great cinema. The original, a remake of the classic Rat Pack flick, set the standard, and Ocean’s Twelve took the series even further. Now, they’re back with Al Pacino for a third take and smooth as ever. If you haven’t seen it, go see the Ocean’s Thirteen trailer.

Best Buy’s packaged Ocean’s Eleven and Twelve for your movie collection at a great price and cleverly appropriate.

Cost: $13 @ Best Buy

WIN THIS 2-PACK! Oh yes it’s another GP giveaway… two weeks in a row! We’ve got a copy of the 2-Pack to giveaway with a free ticket to Ocean’s Thirteen. Satisfy your man-crush on (we know you have one) and get in on one. Click-thru for the details for our soon-to-be-patented crazy-easy giveaways.

UPDATE: We’ve got a winner! - Josh L. from Pleasanton, CA. congratulations on winning the Ocean’s 11, 12, 13 giveaway. The pack should be on it’s way. Thanks to all of you who entered and muchas gracias to Best Buy. Plenty more giveaways in store - so keep checking back with Gear Patrol… hell bookmark it!
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Remember that sneakers aren’t you’re only option when it comes to summer footwear. With a pair of khaki’s or shorts their stylish and comfortable. Try these SALVTORE’s from Steve Madden.

What this means to you: Stop thinking about it… for the cost of these sandals you’ve got nothing to lose.

Cost: $40 @ Steve Madden

Is there something Brazilians put in their water? Honestly, how they can churn out so many beautiful people is far beyond the comprehension of this writer but he’s not going to complain.

• Date of birth: October 23, 1984
• Place of birth: São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
• Obsession: Conan O’Brian whom she asked out on a date on the show. In response to his hesitation because of being married Goulart said, “In Brazil we have a saying - You’re married, but you’re not dead.”

What this means to you: Sorry buddy… unless you’re Conan you’re going to just have to enjoy the photos.

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Stop shoving everything into that gym bag of yours and pack your clothes into something nicer this weekend. When it comes to weekend bags, follow our advice and never go black. It’s not a funeral for godssake, you’re “having” a weekend after all. This one from Banana Republic will do quite nicely, it’s got rich canvas with tons of space, pockets for all your gear and plenty of other detailing.

What this means to you: The point of a weekend is that it’s just a weekend. Make the most of it. Travel light and travel well.

Cost: $198 @ Banana Republic

If there was ever a game to get revved up about, this is it. Taking up where its award-winning predecessor left off, Forza Motorsport 2 gives you pure racing excitement with next-generation quality. From more than 300 fully customizable cars to ultrarealistic portrayals of famous racetracks around the globe, you’ll find everything you need here to satisfy your inner gearhead.

Forza stands as a response to Gran Turismo on the Playstation platform. Don’t waste years for the next GT… Forza’s what you want.

What this means to you: Put that Xbox 360 Elite you just bought to good use and get yourself into the driver’s seat of Forza.

Cost: $59.99 @ Amazon

We see a lot of interesting outdoor gear at GP. One of the few reoccurring items we come across are multi-tools which proliferate with each passing day. Enter the Byrdrench. A cutting edge industrial looking multi-tool with a bonafide pocket knife. There are far too many tools and features on the ByrdRench so click-thru to read their full product description.

What this means to you: Safe to say, this one isn’t TSA approved for boarding on a plane with, but with a knife like this you’ll probably be spending more of your time trying to find ways to use it outdoors.

Cost: $99.95 @ Spyderco

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Pottery Barn’s glassware comes in guest-proof shatter-resistant styles perfect for your envied summer grill outs. They’re molded of lightweight polycarbonate – the same material used for bulletproof glass – so they won’t crack or break when your “gets drunk far too quickly” friend from college comes into for a visit. Try filling them out with perfect ice cubes from the Tovolo Ice Cube Trays.

What this means to you: The ladies will approve the taste and the men will approve the unbreakable-ness.

Cost: $19-$39 @ Pottery Barn

Put your personal stamp on steaks and chops with this branding iron, hand forged in Texas. Your two- or three- initial monogram can include any letter from A to Z. The 11 1/2″ long iron comes with a 14″ high, wall-mount rack for storage.

We’d suggest trying it out on a steak you grill with the Weber Genesis E-320

What this means to you: Guaranteed to garner ooohs and ahhhs at your summer BBQ’s.

Cost: $40 @ Williams Sonoma

Ranked 26 on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses in America, Number 1 on Golfweek’s top public courses in America the Black course at Bethpage Black is no sunny Sunday afternoon course. A 7,386 yard course, 144 Slope Rated, A.W. Tillinghast designed course the bunkers (in triple digit quantities) will amaze, astonish, and ass-kick you like no other course.

What this means to you: Prepare to be laughed at like you you’re a righty playing with a set of southpaws. But who cares for $60 bucks.

Cost: $120 Out of State, $60 In State @ Bethpage