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In terms of flashlights, the only recent revolutions that come to mind are the movement from traditional bulbs to power efficient LEDs. Otherwise, the size + rugged + power = success formula has been the general modus operandi. Bushnell is set to change all that with the Bushnell HD Torch Flashlight.

By Mike Solowiow | The Truth About Cars In comparison to the Genesis sedan, the Genesis Coupe has appeared on dealer lots like a Stealth bomber sliding into Whiteman. Either Hyundai thinks their new two-door makes such a strong impression it doesn’t need a huge marketing campaign to jump-start the public imagination, or they blew [...]

Diving The Mesoamerican Reef

It’s always a good omen when you see a shark on your first dive. We had dropped down to 80 feet on Palancar reef when I spotted the distinctive dorsal and pectoral fins of a five-foot blacktip. I banged my tank to get my wife’s attention and made the vertical hand-to-head signal for shark. The [...]

From Brian Huang – It’s about time we give a proper introduction to one of our crew. Please join me in welcoming Linus So, a contributor that has already made a big impact on our team over the past several months. His diverse background, varied interests, and passion for a responsible and aspirational lifestyle make [...]

Somewhere in between tiny and miniscule resides something known as the iPod Shuffle. The 2nd generation iPod Shuffle has been around for a couple years now, and today Apple’s unveiled the new 4GB iPod Shuffle with VoiceOver. What’s VoiceOver you ask? Well, it’s pretty simple. The iPod shuffle has no screen on it, so there’s [...]

Utilize. Share. Rinse and Repeat.

In case you haven’t noticed we’ve been rolling out a few features on Gear Patrol since our site redesign back in January. We felt it important to share with you how to utilize these tools and basically utilize Gear Patrol to its fullest. Below is a diagram showing a familiar site: our post/article titles and [...]

Make Miles Per Week Your New Performance Metric

Don’t look now, but spring is about to, well… spring. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your fitness routine in gear. I’ve got no better recommendation for you than to be or to become a runner. I’ve been ramping up my ’09 runs for a few months now, as I traditionally [...]

Think: Style + Encyclopedia

In Alan Flusser’s book Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion, Flusser has used his vast knowledge to create a book explaining everything a man should know in order to look his best. Flusser is not as concerned with fashion, as he says that it changes changes every season. Instead the focus is [...]

It's Not All About The Money

By Michelle Miller – Below (in no particular order) you’ll find a handful of useful tips on how to go hard for the Ladies…aesthetically…without going broke financially. Clothing is one of the first things that women notice on men, that is no lie. So before grabbing anything up off the floor of your apartment, home [...]

Taking the iDJ2 Out On A Three Month Spin, Literally

I love new things: new music, new movies, new clothes. Whatever. Here in the city of Angels, I’ve rediscovered a love for something else – the house party. Now, we’ve all been to those lame house “gatherings” that some dare to call a “party.” Events where you are more likely to hear Barry Manilow than [...]

Your Annual Reference Point for Becoming a Great Businessperson

Quick, when was the last time you heard a CEO admit to making a mistake, absent a snarling Congressional investigative committee? The events of the global financial crisis are a reminder of the paucity of business leaders who accept responsibility for their decisions. Indeed, one might be downright shocked to hear a CEO say, “I [...]

A Gauntlet of Warmth for the Slopes

No matter how many different types of winter gloves I go through, I always have the same problem. They all start out fairly warm to some degree, but then as the day wears on, my fingers start to get colder and colder. I used to think just buying waterproof gloves were enough, but clearly that’s [...]

Winter is hell on your hands. Washing them only exacerbates the problem. Lab Series For Men’s new intensely hydrating hand treatment avoids the typical greasiness found in Lubriderm or Vaseline lotions. It also adds a touch of aloe to condition your rough hands as well as electrolytes to revitalize your skin’s appearance. Editor’s Tip: To [...]

And A 30 Second Primer To Pens

Knowing where to buy your pens is one thing. Knowing what your pens are is an entirely different matter…

Athletic Gear Exactly the Way You Want It

While we all appreciate having the best athletic gear, few things bum a man out more than showing up on the playing field and seeing three other guys wearing the exact same product in the exact same color. The updated NIKEiD aims to change that.