Full Burger Press
There’s a burger I like to make, it’s called “The Frisco.” Why? I have no idea. But at some point in my adult/grilling life, the idea for a ½ pound of ground buffalo meat stuffed with gorgonzola cheese along with some chives, a dash of Louisiana Hot Sauce, a drop of Olive Oil, and sea [...]
Take It Easy On Your Eyes
Unless you are the one person who is having this article read to you by your valet, chances are good that you are staring a some sort of screen right now. You probably spend a great deal of time doing just that. I certainly do. Not too long ago I changed roles at my day [...]
From Patrick Tuttle: When Gear Patrol set out to create a community of real men, we had little insight that we’d be expanding said community into Australia. As it turns out they have real men, too. One of them, Roger Dawkins, is part of the newest crop of GP Contributors. It’s our hope that Roger’s [...]
For These Leather Heads, It All Started with a Watch Strap
Here at Gear Patrol, we usually bring you one carefully selected and reviewed product at a time. Today I’m changing it up and bringing a whole company to your attention. Billykirk is a unique company owned and run by two design minded brothers, Chris and Kirk Bray. All of their products are manufactured here in [...]
Spend $12 to Kiss Cable Expenses Good Buy
By Gear Patrol Reader Kirk Ward So you went and bought the 13-inch MacBook based on the glowing article posted a few months ago. Kudos to you; that’s a great start. The only problem is, well, (screen) size is everything and this guy is only 13-inches. That’s where the Mini Display Port to HDMI Adapter [...]
From Patrick Tuttle: Men, say hello to Zane Oliver. He’s a member of Gear Patrol’s latest rookie class of Contributors. Hailing from Texas, Zane approached us after being a loyal reader, then an active community member. Now, as a part of our team, we’re looking forward to what men in Texas have to say and [...]
The Watch for Hard Times
…and by “hard times,” I don’t just mean economic ones. Men like wearing indestructible watches on their wrists, even if it’s just to grill steaks or boast at the water cooler. With a 316L stainless steel case sealed to 200m of water, solid screw-linked bracelet, scratch proof sapphire crystal and 25-jewel Swiss automatic movement (ETA [...]
Music That Transcends Borders and Beliefs
Gear Patrol hasn’t previously published many posts like this, but maybe its time we start doing more so because some things are just worth sharing. On a recent trip out to Los Angeles, I was having lunch on the Santa Monica Promenade and couldn’t help but notice that there was a talented street musician emphatically [...]
A Bag That's No Heavier Than My Brain? Sign Me Up!
I righted a wrong this week. I played golf. Due to work obligations, family life, and generally unnecessary busyness, my 2009 had been fully devoid of golf antics. It’s not typical for me to stay away from the game for such a stretch, even in the winter. The moral of the story is this: whether [...]
Share Your Suggestions For A Chance At A $50 Gas Card From BP!
Gas prices are halfway reasonable (for the time being). Airplanes are overbooked and probably going to start charging for oxygen. And well, the weather’s warming up and its time to drive further than the damn office. One of the greatest rights of an American man is the road trip, and we want to know what [...]
Full-Fledged Organic Duds at a Discount Price
Organic is everywhere. It’s the buzz word of late. There’s organic milk, organic shampoo, organic beer, and now there’s organic cotton, but it’s not actually new. Some background: organic cotton has actually been around since 1990, when a group of Egyptian scientists convinced their government to convert land from the traditional practices of cotton farming [...]
A Well Priced Alternative
When I’m not suited up for my 8 to 5 gig, my outfit of choice has to be a favorite pair of broken-in jeans and a comfortable t-shirt. Add in the right pair of shoes, I’m set with a comfortable, yet trendy look and ready to go just about anywhere. Gear Patrol was recently introduced [...]
Microlight Feels Like An Understatement
It’s not often I find myself very surprised by a product. Well before my review of any product is published on Gear Patrol, I have researched it extensively, read other people’s comments and reviews on it, and tested it myself. So, when the Rab Microlight came my way unexpectedly, I had no idea what to [...]
Quite Possibly, The Best Grooming Experience You'll Ever Have
A scalp massaging shampoo, conditioning treatment, hot facial towel, professional haircut, manicure, shoe shine, beverage of choice, and a straight-razor shave. All done while coddled by full service attendants (who just so happen to be beautiful women) that fully understand the time honored tradition of a man’s grooming regimen. Sounds too good to be true, [...]
From the Bar to El Capitain & Back Again
The rigors of an outdoor life can wreck a pair of jeans or regular khakis pretty darn fast. With the price of denim climbing steadily, this makes for a pretty unsavory situation. Mountain Khakis sprang up to solve this problem. Made of heavy duty duck canvas and some diesel twills, their pants are made to [...]
