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This is one of those instances where the product description best describes what you’re looking at. Read on:

“Aggressive headlights, like the eyes of a jungle cat set to pounce, powerfully supported by four wheels, with a lean, exciting waist and a very special rear section. The GG-Quad from Grüter + Gut exudes pride in being a unique vehicle, hungry for fast roads, with power that is abundant yet always reliably controllable. No vehicle can compare to the GG-Quad in any respect.

For all its beauty and exclusivity, the bodywork in no way detracts from the precise and meticulously executed technical features. On the contrary: it leads the curious eye to the carefully designed details. In the process, it not only meets the needs of high-tech aficionados but transforms this quad into an artwork on four wheels. The GG-Quad is always in the limelight and stirs emotions.”

Technical Highlights:

• 95 hp, 72 lb-ft torque 1130cc 2-cylinder engine
• 6 gear transmission including reverse
• 115 mph top speed
• 270mm floating disc brakes
• four-wheel independent a-arm wishbone shock absorber

What this means to you: Thrillseekers need look no further. This is your vehicle of choice.

Cost: $49,500 @ GG Quad North America

Besides a genius name, the Hot Jugz Sport Shower does have the ability to provide long portable hot showers anytime, anywhere. Better yet it does so without any batteries and mechanical parts to go wrong.

• The Commando 6mm commercial grade neoprene cover
• Will keep water warm up to 6 hours
• 2 gallon capacity
• Dimensions: 19.5″ height, 8″ width
• Impact Resistant Plastic
• 1 Year Pump Warranty. Large volume pump, designed and warranted by America’s oldest pump manufacturer.
• Hot Jugz Showers will run for over two minutes on just 15-20 pumps.
• With over 2 gallons of capacity the shower can last up to 16 minutes.
• Special high density rubber insulation assures that Hot Jugz will stay WARM or COLD for extended periods of time.
• Hot Jugz Showers weigh just 4lbs making them extremely portable.

What this means to you: With the ability to keep water hot for up-to 6 hours, you’re bound to never be without a hot shower with Hot Jugz (cough).

Cost: $59 @ Wetsand

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This tent looks light and airy doesn’t it? Well, that’s exactly what it is but 10x times more functional than the Coleman sitting in your garage. Unfortunately it’s not exactly intended for your afternoon jaunt up the mountains.

This 60″ X 80″ tent from Colorado Altitude Training is designed to simulate environments of high altitude for training and sleeping. Using the air generator system it lowers the oxygen percentage in your breathing air to improve speed and strenght. It can be set up on the floor, or alternatively right on top of a Queen bed. CAT’s acclaimed highest air exchange rate in the industry will be sure to provide with you with proper air levels giving you never-before achieved gains from altitude workouts.

Specifications:

• Fits up to a Queen-sized mattress
• Sets up quickly on a bed, or on the floor
• Two versions: Up to 9,000′, or up to 12,000′ (plus altitude of location)
• Higher-altitude conversions available for mountaineering
• No maintenance costs
• “High-Flow”, quiet-delivery altitude air unit
• 25′ long air-delivery hose
• CAT Exercise-mask compatible
• Includes oxygen monitor and CAT’s altitude conversion software
• 3-year warranty

What this means to you: If you’re rugged enough to be needing a tent like this then we’d kindly ask permission for you to be on our list of people we’d like to have on our team.

Cost: $1125 @ Competitive Cyclist

Made of 304 grade stainless steel, this light ice scraper card will take on the nastiest of ice and frost without taking up a nick of space in your wallet or car.

Those of you living a life without the car might be so inclined to have it engraved as a business card no one is likely to have.

What this means to you: We’ve all had to deal with annoying frosty bits on our windshields during the winter months but rather than fish around or tow along one of those largely annoying windshield scrapers why not keep one in your glove compartment (or wallet as they suggest) that’s sleek, smart and handy?

Cost: $10 @ Paramount Zone (UK )

It’s taken a little while but The Killers have finally finished the tracks not completed for Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town and compiled them together with “All The Pretty Faces” (b-side of “When You Were Young”); two movie soundtrack tunes, “Shadowplay” (a Joy Division cover from Control, Anton Corbijn’s biopic of Ian Curtis) and “Move Away” (from Spiderman 3); as well as a cover of Kenny Rogers & The First Edition’s “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town” (written by Mel Tillis).

An exciting release of rarities and remixes. Also a great excuse for onomatopoeia.

What this means to you: After the much maligned Sam’s Town album, the Killers are back in fine form.

Cost: $10 @ Amazon

Just like freshly ground coffee beans, using tea leaves instead of tea bags will make your beverage a fantastic drink experience.

The brewer included in the Eva Solo set allows tea leaves to float freely in the water. Then the filter retains the leaves as you pour your tea into the mouth-blown glass tumblers. Alternatively, you can put the tea leaves in the filter and once the tea has brewed for long enough, fully depress the plunger. A flip-top lid opens automatically when you pour your tea and a sleek neoprene cover can be zipped up to keep the tea hot.

What this means to you: The winter months are primetime for hot bevs. Upgrade your tea experience with the Eva Solo Tea Brewer set.

Cost: $131 @ Cooking.com

You’re looking at the Gresso Avantgarde Luna mobile phone. A phone powered by Windows Mobile 6 wrapped in 200 year aged African Blackwood, titanium and gold with sapphire crystal display making this a luxury item no sybarite could do without. It’s also packed with a 2 megapixel camera, a 320×240 lcd display, bluetooth and laser etched keyboard.

What this means to you: For the phone enthusiast or those that truly enjoys a touch of naturalism, the Avantgarde mobile phone collection from Gresso is for you. For the rest, you can just take a gander and keep working on that promotion.

Cost: ~ €5000 | Available Q4 2007 @ Gresso

Backgammon is one of those games where the premise is so simple it’s ability to be picked up and played makes it fun, addictive and classic.

The Mulholland set’s board is made of leather so it rolls up and around a matching pouch that houses all the leather game pieces making packing simply and easy. Also, the sized board fits perfectly on airline travel trays.

What this means to you: For your next road, sea, or air trip pack the roll-up leather Mulholland Backgammon set and pass the hours with ease.

Cost: $78 @ Bagsbuy

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Buying a doormat probably doesn’t rank high up on your list of desired purchases but with the combination of inclement weather and it also being high time for house guests it might not be a bad idea to get yourself the Come In Go Away doormat.

What this means to you: Adding just a touch if irony to your home you’ll greet your guests with the Come In message and provide them just a little additional motivation to leave once their stay is over. Don’t blame us if this little bit of cleverness gets nabbed by someone envious of your genius.

Cost: $25 @ Unica Home

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Date of Birth: March 9, 1986
Place of Birth: Junin, Argentina
Factoid: Yésica Toscanini is a professional model. Go figure. You may recognize her from the 2006 Abercrombie & Fitch catalog and a music video of Enrique Iglesias’s single “Do You Know?”. Otherwise, she just has a look we’re all about here at Gear Patrol.

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