Grilling meat is man’s god given right, after all we did come up with that fire thing.

For your next soiree, make a name for yourself by getting this combo from Omaha Steaks which includes everything from Filets to Potatoes au Gratin. Everything will arrive fresher than you would probably find at your local franchise grocer and ready for you to take out, grill and serve.

Includes:

• 4 (5 oz.) Filet Mignons
• 4 (6 oz.) Top Sirloins
• 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops
• 2 (4.5 oz.) Stuffed Sole with Scallops and Crab
• 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers
• 8 (3 oz.) Gourmet Franks
• 10 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin

If this much meat has you apprehensive about your grill, then make the plunge for the Weber Genesis E-320 grill. It will handle your grilling needs with nary a flinch.

What this means to you: Man make fire. Man cook meat. Man make people happy. Man rules.

Cost: $99 @ Omaha Steaks

August 3rd will be an important one for fans of the Bourne Identity series (read: all men) when The Bourne Ultimatum releases. It’s Jason Bourne’s final race to discover the final mysteries of his past while the government continues their foolish escapades to track him down after a shootout in Moscow.

Until that day, the Bourne Files 2-Movie 3-Disc collection will satiate your cravings. it includes the Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy and a special bonus disc with over 45 minutes of new, never before seen material and footage.

Cost: $14.99 @ Best Buy

WIN THIS DVD COLLECTION! We’ve got two DVD collections to give away (courtesy Best Buy) and they’re itching to be added to your movie collection. Just send an e-mail to giveaway@gearpatrol.com [e-mail link] with the subject “Bourne Man” and your full name in the body. As a little bonus, for every person you CC on the e-mail and say “check out gearpatrol.com”, you will be entered that many more times to win - sharing the good word of Gear Patrol too. Potentially, you and your friends can enter as much as you’d like. Easy eh? Yeah, we like it simple here. Submission deadline: Friday - August 3, 2007.

(We are ridiculously serious about your privacy. You and your cronies e-mails aren’t saved in our system, only to contact you or your friends upon winning.)

Kimberly Katherine Smith’s uncanny ability to change looks from girl next door, to Parisian runway model, to smoldering siren may make her one of the most incredibly appealing women we’ve posted on and another reason to prove there’s certainly a lot that comes from Texas.

Oh, and she plays golf…

• Date of Birth: March 3, 1983
• Place of Birth: Odessa, Texas
• Factoid: Graduated from Permian High School (a la Friday Night Lights) and has graced the photos of Abercrombie & Fitch, Harper’s Bazaar, Andrew Marc and Guess. You may also recognize her in the music videos: Bye Bye Bye and It’s Gonna Be Me. A documentary is also being filmed about her career in modeling since high school. We ask that you refrain from watching it for any other reason than informative.

More images of Kim Smith after the jump.

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If you haven’t noticed, rugged vintage is in and it extends itself to timepieces. The 40mm Flieger Cockpit by Fortis comes in a limited edition black/orange horizon scheme we endorse. Don’t think of it as a vanity watch though. It’s radiation-free super luminova markers and numerals literally shine beneath it’s anti-glare crystal sapphire and he entire Swiss wind-up movement is water resistant to 200 meters.

This piece is limited to a worldwide quantity of 950. Actually make that one less after our order.

What this means to you: Limited edition vintage with modern day movement. It’s hard to argue the benefits.

Cost: $900 @ WorldLux

Also: If you must have stainless steel, then take a look at the Fortis B-42 Cosmonaut series, the official cosmonaut watch for space-grade flights.

There’s a familiar note to Hugo, and if you’re thinking it reminds you of sitting on a rocky Northern coast between a rich forest and a crashing surfline you’re spot-on with the scent of Hugo. The multi-dimensional fragrance is perfect for daytime life with it’s moderate and casual citrus scent.

Have you ever wondered why it is that good fragrances list off their ingredients? It’s because you probably know several things your lady(ies) enjoy smelling and should buy accordingly. Hugo is comprised of: green apple, pine needles, spearmint, cedar leaves, jasmine, lavender, sage, and clove buds.

What this means to you: Gentlemen, unless you’re one of the lucky few - you’re natural aroma probably doesn’t conjure up the aforementioned ingredients. Take a step and be rewarded. Smell well, live well.

Cost: $55 @ Sephora

Free sample @ Hugo Fragrances (limited time offer).

Humor is good. You’ve got to have a sense of it to be charming or witty and an occasional expression of that in your lifestyle is even better.

The Alter Ego lamps let you take on just a little edge and humor with your choice of ‘Diablo’ or ‘Oliver’, aptly named after their styles. We’ll leave it to your cunning wits to determine which one belongs best in your home.

What this means to you: Martini and cigar or pitchfork and soul. Your call.

Cost: $14.99 @ Wrapables

Bora Bora must be Tahitian for ‘paradise’ because that’s about the only thing we can surmise from the locale. It’s lush rainforests, crystal blue lagoons may make it one of the few places you may not mind living out the rest of your life.

The iconic lagoon perched bungalows have glass-bottomed floors giving you a perfect view of the marine life and if you’d rather be earth-bound, each beach-bungalow includes it’s own private beach complete with hammocks. Sip on your beverage of choice and call it a day, one that honestly never started.

For the more adventurous, the resort offers outrigger canoeing, jet skiing, sailing, and feeding Blacktip Reef and Lemon sharks in addition to scuba diving.

What this means to you: Every place has it’s plusses. Few places are nothing but plusses.

Cost: Starting at $275 per night @ Starwood Hotels

The idea of scuba diving around underwater passing coral reefs and other exotic life is appealing. The idea of scuba diving without any effort is even more appealing.

The new underwater scooter from Sea-Doo is a compact and lightweight dive propulsion vehicle from powered by a rechargeable battery. It is pre-set with three speeds that you can adjust depending on your conditions, and an all new top-speed of 3.3 mph (much faster than you’d think underwater). It is rated to a depth of 160 feet and weighs just 32 lbs including the battery. For your safety, it has improved water leakage protection, low battery voltage protection and high-temp cutoff with auto shut-off function. A carrying bag is also included.

What this means to you: Swimming, Snorkling, Diving… effort free, like James Bond himself.

Cost: $689 @ Scooter Motion

You’re looking at the most expensive variant of the Porsche 911. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet. It marks the third generation of the cabriolet (convertible) and is the best yet. Porsche has made every effort to lose little of the coupe’s dynamic agility while providing top-down summer fun. Expensive fun, nonetheless.

Accelerating to 60mph in a brain crushing 4.0 seconds, about 1/5th the time it takes for the top to fully retract, the 480 horsepower 911 will get you there fast and in style. Swaddled in leather and Bose 12-speaker sound system

What this means to you: 305/30R19 width rear tires with 6-piston calipers wrapping 13.8″ rotors. For those of you who understand the enormity of that, you’ll understand why our mouth is agape. For those of you who don’t? Well, just look at the car.

Cost: $136,500 @ Porsche

Maintaining your body’s core is one of the most important elements in physical training, especially when biking. It also means you should keep it warm on those early morning / late night sessions on your bike. The Clima-fit light vest from Nike is windproof, water-resistant and lightweight that allows you to maintain full movement of your arms while your core stays warm and vented. It’s available in french blue or shock orange. You know where we stand.

The vest features:

• Non-stretch perforated nylon back allows for maximum breathability.
• High visibility reflective trim at front chest and back keeps you safe on the road.
• Draw cord hem and lined high collar for extra comfort provide the perfect functional fit.
• Oragami pocket at the back of neck keeps your items safe and easily accessible.
• Water-resistant microfiber polyester is windproof yet extremely breathable.

What this means to you: Rolling at 25+ mph on a cool morning is cold. Trying to look machismo in your t-shirt is ignorant - put on a vest, train hard, reap the rewards.

Cost: $45 @ Nike