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

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Everyone wants to bomb it off the tee. There’s nothing more satisfying than blistering a golf ball down the middle of the fairway (in golf anyway). Unfortunately, there is only one way to hit the ball further: generate faster ball speeds. TaylorMade Golf has come up with a solution that doesn’t require swinging out of your shoes, the Tour Burner Driver.

I could bore you with talk of incredible MOI, proprietary inverted cone technology that produce higher COR or new superfast technology that delivers an extra 11 yards over the competition; suffice it to say golf balls should beware. If you care to, you can read more about the super fast technology here. The Tour Burner bombs, blasts and bludgeons golf balls so far your buddies will cower in your presence. I air-mailed their drives so many times I ran out of disparaging remarks by the back nine.

I don’t put a driver in my bag for its technology, just for its results and this driver is in my bag. Forget moveable weights and square headed drivers that sound like empty tuna cans. Trust me, you’ll get used to being the longest one in your foursome in a hurry. [More images after the jump]

What this mean for you: You’re going to need more wedges, a lot of ‘em.

Cost: $399 @ Golfsmith
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If spending time in southern Utah’s red rock canyons hiking 10-20 miles daily - without tents, matches, flashlights, sounds like your idea of a good time, then we’ve got the trip for you.

Described as a low-tech wilderness experience, discover how to survive the harsh desert and push past the false limits your mind has set for your body on the Boulder Outdoor Survival School’s (B.O.S.S.) signature field course. Armed with a only knife, water cup, and poncho, thanks to renowned survival experts, you’ll learn Chuck Norris toughness drinking from rivers, finding edible plants and lighting fires by rubbing sticks together.

Make no mistake these trips are not for the feint of heart and in order to be accepted you must first be evaluated by a doctor to ensure you’re in acceptable health. Additionally all participants are required to sign a battery of legal waivers, as well as perform a series of physical tests before being allowed to set off.

However if a challenge is what you seek, there’s no better place to find it, and you if manage to complete it we’ll be the first to acknowledge you’re a certified badass.

Cost: $1265 - $3625 @ Boulder Outdoor Survival School