Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

The Dean of GP here. First, let me say this. If your browser, favorites, bookmarks, RSS, Google Reader, email, telegraph, or fax aren’t set to read Gear Patrol every day, well, it’s about time you fix that (after all, Eric and the crew roll out approximately three delicious new posts, every weekday). If that isn’t [...]

All Cables Are Not Created Equal

So, you finally settled on the perfect new HDTV for your mancave. It is sitting before you in all its glory, just waiting for you to feed it. Being the A/V savant that you are, you understand that no matter how technically advanced the display, it still needs high-quality source material, delivered properly, in order [...]

Technologically Advanced, Sophisticated Design, Rugged Purpose

Here’s a question for you: what would happen if Tim Gunn and Bear Grylls sat down at a sewing machine? Before your mind explodes with the absolute non-possibility of such a thing, allow me to interject. What you would have would be a great looking, highly functional, properly fitted piece of outerwear for hiking, climbing, [...]

1 Driver, 8 Settings, And A Mob of Hungry Golfers

Hello, my name is Patrick and I’m a golf snob. Yes, as sad as it is to admit, I have a tendency to view golf products not made by mainstream manufactures with utter apathy. I know what you’re thinking, Tiger plays Nike clubs – and you’re right. But that doesn’t change the fact that I’ve [...]

The Department of Productivity Called...

Don’t lie. You catch up on episodes of Lost and The Office at work. It’s okay, we do too. Well, Hulu’s schemes to “turn your brains into mushy mush mush” are getting a boost with the new Hulu Desktop Application. Hulu is calling Hulu Desktop a lean-back viewing experience for your PC. It’s got an [...]

And, No, We Aren't Interested In Your Latest Facebook Update

One of the best things about Gear Patrol is that it brings together men of all walks. We like to think our fine humble community serves as a veritable melting-pot for men of all stripes; your comments tell us that you come from different places, backgrounds, experiences, and philosophies, yet we are all striving to [...]

Sit Down, Shut Up, And Hold On

The Question: Man has an itch for improvement, there’s no denying that fact. However, improvement means nothing without a starting point. Our first clunker car, the hand me down suit from dad, that TV from the basement; they are all typical starting points we’ve dealt with at some time in our lives. They last as [...]

GP Goes Down Under for Our First Surfing Lesson

By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Roger Dawkins Surfing at a crowded city beach can be a real adventure. I’ve been living at Bondi in Sydney for a few years now and I’ve seen it all: guys trying to learn on tiny toothpicks that wouldn’t float a kid, others tossing their massive boards aside when a [...]

The Evolution of Espresso

Like most of the writers here at Gear Patrol, I’ve developed an addiction and a fine appreciation for caffeine. A straight cup of black coffee is my standard, but I like to up the ante with an occasional shot of espresso. I’ve owned the nice combo machines that froth the milk and pull shots, but [...]

The Mojave Preservation Spans 695,000 Acres; We Might Have Inadvertently Seen Them All

With most of the items that we review here at Gear Patrol, we strive to curate and highlight gear that’s attainable for most guys. Yes, some of it will still be ridiculous and unaffordable, but we are trying to focus on the staples. In a continued effort to attack products with our signature G.E.A.R. treatment [...]

Better Golf for Less than a Box of Pro V1's

A solitary golfer toils at the end of a driving range, working through a once mountainous pile of golf balls. Each swing brings with it the promise of better golf, but all too often is replaced by mounting frustration. We’ve all been there. Continued struggle leads to a more mechanical process as you search for [...]

The Thrill of Victory!

Well, lads, we certainly appreciate all of you who chimed in with agreement for or addition to our list of great Top Gear moments. We have it on good authority that the Stig was equally impressed with your encyclopedic knowledge of his most excellent show. Now, in reward for your diligent attention and gear-headedness, we [...]

The Master Butchers of Lobel's School Us In The Art Of Meat

Hey, Truth just called. Apparently, you aren’t the grill master you think you are. No worries though, it shouldn’t be held it against you. But before you, myself, and the 60% of Americans who will fire up the grill this Memorial Day do so, take a few minutes to join me as I interview someone [...]

From Brian Huang: It’s my pleasure to introduce Trent Pitts. One of our newest Gear Patrol Contributors, he hails from a state with great outdoor activities and fantastic BBQ (although my TN roots might dispute that one). Gadget geek, family man, traveler, and an active lifestyle make Trent a welcome addition to our crew.

Memorial Day Weekend Make Gear Patrol Hungry!

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, and thus, the summer grilling season is officially underway. Of course, being the man that you are, you have the right, nay… obligation to grill year-round, but summer is the big show. In honor of the season, Gear Patrol and our friends at Food2 want to set you up [...]