By Jesse Zanger - It’s almost impossible to compile a list of the 10 best sandwiches in America. That said, the editors of Gear Patrol put me out to do just that. Honestly, it’s like asking for a definitive list of the 10 most beautiful women ever with 50 of them standing there in front of you. For one thing, it’s probably going to keep changing, and the fact that you’re never going to reach agreement in the ranks. So, for your drool-laden consideration, I present you the 10 Best Sandwiches in America (including burgers).

First things first, lets settle on the definition of a sandwich. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a sandwich is defined as:

Main Entry: (noun) Two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between.
Etymology: John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich died 1792 English diplomat.

With that out of the way, let’s proceed.

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An oft forgotten part of your face is your lips. You buy all the right sunscreens for the rest of your body, but the

The Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm is available with Natural Mint & Shea Butter or a new Lemon & Chamomile infused balm. It penetrates quickly to provide sun and windburn protection (perfect for those all-day outings your summer’s chock full of) and sooth dry, chapped and irritated lips.

Time to toss the year old wax stick in your medicine cabinet and upgrade your lip balm.

Cost: $7 @ Jack Black

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The Domus takes the idea of modular system, and brings it up to an eleven on a scale of 1-10. The complex system, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, has it all: containers hidden by doors, bookcases with sliding doors, open organizational elements, drawers and baseboards seamlessly integrated into the elements, not to mention a killer style I can’t get enough of. Available in a myriad of customizable configurations you’ll be able to fit the system into any living room or office. The Domus isn’t so much an ‘evolution’ in your home’s style… it’s a revolution. [Additional image after the jump]

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The only accessory we condone for your pets is a collar. Period. If you wrap your pet in frilly sweaters then I emplore you to stop reading Gear Patrol. What kind of collar you choose for your compadre we’ll leave to personal discretion, but the Leather-backed Madras Collar from J.Crew is a good choice. It’s a cotton madras collar with stitched leather backing and an antiqued-brass buckle. Far better than that crappy strap you’ve got hanging around your best friend’s neck.

Cost: $30 @ J.Crew

Though the methodology for making fine wine might not have changed that much over the centuries, thanks to Cork Pops the same can’t be said for opening it.

Packaged with a CO2 cartridge (good for 60-80 bottles) and featuring a custom designed insertion guide, needle guard, and a patented cork release feature; this wine opener’s specs might sound better suited for surgery. One public opening though will provide enough wow factor to have friends and father in-laws alike clamoring for the next bottle.

However, if you can’t be sold on jealously alone, we also timed the gas powered upstart against the corkscrew standby in an good ole’ fashioned race. Between cutting the foil and uncorking the bottle, the Cork Pops got the job done in just under a quarter of the time it took the old screw to finally regurgitate its charge. Rest assured this had nothing to do with limp wrists.

What this means to you: Thanks to the Legacy, opening a bottle of wine is now almost as fun as drinking it (almost).

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Cost: $28 @ CorkPops

Also Shown: Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - New Zealand ($10)

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Pre-dawn. Alone in an abandoned warehouse. My only company, remains of former glory, the tires and cinderblocks I use as workout tools.

Er… actually, I’m at my bright and somewhat sterile sports club. However, the imagery still holds for the veracity with which I attacked my workouts this week. What’s different this week you ask? I’ve gotten my hands, or feet rather, on a pair of Under Armour’s new Proto Evade trainers.

If you haven’t realized it by now, we at Gear Patrol firmly believe in specialization, i.e. the right equipment for the job. You wouldn’t put snow tires on your car to drive on the Autobahn so why are you using running shoes to cross-train? Don’t think it’s important? Try a set of speed skaters or box jumps in your runners and see how happy your ankles and knees are afterwards. [More on the Under Armour Proto Evade’s after the jump]

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It’s that time of year again. That magical event where we all find ourselves glued to the television for one week straight– jaws a gape as tale after tale of maulings are reenacted for our viewing pleasure in high definition. [More on Shark Week after the jump]
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Right now, a revolution is occuring in aviation. If you haven’t noticed, the team here at GP enjoys a healthy dose of vehicular obsession, be it by land, sea or air. That’s why we are excited that today, the ICON A5 shed its cloak at AirVenture 2008. This will be the first time the public will be able to experience the A5 amphibian model in person, and even more importantly - place their own orders in person.

Read on for more information about the ICON A5 and additional images.

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Let’s face it, in today’s modern age having a pile of remotes is no longer acceptable. Frankly, it can also cause terrible entertainment meltdowns after a couple of brews (long story). Luckily for us, while we were off mashing buttons in the dark, the designers over at Logitech were tinkering away trying to create the perfect universal remote.

Have no doubts fellas, their latest creation is by far the best crack at remote nirvana to date and hence the righteously dubbed title of Harmony One (no relation to Keanu Reeves).

Featuring a sharp looking touch screen with menus that cater to the functions you use most often, this is without a doubt the missing link to your perfect home theater. Plus if you’re of the misplacing breed, the One’s convenient charging cradle should help to curb that pesky sofa digging habit. Cheers to simplicity.

Cost: $200 @ Amazon

Not that we condone cutting your own hair, I mean we do like to be fashionable here at Gear Patrol, but we also understand the need to save yourself some dough.

So, if you absolutely must cut your own hair, as in there’s no telling you otherwise, then you might as well do a good job of it. We recommend the Wahl Self-Cut Clipper. The angled clipper makes it easy to reach the back of your head when attempting the do-it-yourself haircut, and helps to avoid any patches.

Cost: $41 @ Amazon