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For the Rambo In All Of Us

The new Becker TacTool, from knife maker KA-Bar, is a pretty straightforward device. Made of 1/4″ 1095 Cro-Van steel, it’s a pry bar that “smashes, bashes, prys, hammers and cuts,” multitasking with the sort of aplomb usually reserved for skilled soccer moms. One heft of the TacTool and you won’t doubt its ability to fulfill [...]

Balancing Your Inner Chi

By Gear Patrol Reader Steve Ryu: Not many can say that they received a heads up from Vin Scully, yes, the Vin Scully. Well, I can. Being in the category of resurrected Dodger fans (even though I’m a Cleveland fan), I was watching a game, focusing on the pitcher who was feeling nervous after getting [...]

By now, everyone has heard the stories. A guy interviews for a job, asks the right questions, provides perfect answers, and knocks the whole affair right out of the park. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get the position. That’s because a quick online investigation by the hiring HR department unearthed countless strikes against him. Facebook photos of [...]

Boil Like You Mean It

All of this talk of glorious, French-pressed coffee got me thirsty to thinking. Sure, boiling water is a pretty simple task, but what simple task hasn’t been made better by the advent of a wonderful gadget to perform it for you. Wheras I love a nice stove-top kettle as much as the next guy, I’m [...]

If They Were Good Enough For Goodyear, They're Good Enough For Us

Custom shoes are a rare beast in this day and age. Even when you can find them, they’re liable to cost as much as a mortgage payment. Footwear from Russell Moccasin is the exception to the rule. They’ve been producing high-quality custom shoes in Wisconsin (which is apparently Mecca for domestic footwear production) since 1898. [...]

You are a man. Should you set your mind to something, it’s unlikely that any force can stand firm against your resolute will. That’s why I want to encourage you to cast doubt and fear from your mind with regard to those home improvement projects that are steadily piling up around your ankles. You are [...]

From the Starboard Side to the Upper East Side

Paul & Shark is a company with which I have a great wealth of personal experience; I’ve sold their sportswear in the past and I absolutely love it. I’m excited that I have the opportunity to introduce Paul & Shark and its amazing products to you, our Gear Patrol readers. Paul & Shark has a [...]

Makes Happy Cyclists

By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Roger Dawkins I ride to work and I’m a bit of a whiner about it. It’s not that I get really angry about the cars clogging our roads or that someone chucked a super-size Coke at me the other day from their pimped out ride, but simply that cycling [...]

With our society growing ever-more health conscious in recent years, it’s become accepted that nutrition, sleep, and exercise are paramount to one’s health and well-being. A sensible and balanced diet allows our bodies the fuel and nutrients they need to run efficiently. Adequate sleep (for most, 6-9 hours) provides the downtime needed for our bodies [...]

Your Chance to Wail on the World's Best

It’s an annual occurrence not unlike the summer solstice or Labor Day or Christmas morning. The release of the latest iteration of Tiger Woods PGA Tour by EA Sports has become a time-honored tradition. This year’s version, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, is now on shelves and can be yours just in time for you [...]

Skip The Ties & Cufflinks, Get Him Gear Patrol-Approved Gear

When it comes to men, there’s few people that have influenced our lives as men more than good ol’ dad. He’s to thanks (sometimes, blame) for a lot of the traits that;s made you the man you are today. This year, Gear Patrol has put together a gift guide that forgoes the ties, cufflinks, and [...]

If you’re going to do one thing in our 30 Days of Upgrades Initiative, I encourage you to try and make it this. Perhaps for no other reason than it being man versus nature (literally), in its simplest form. This year, you’ll be faced with numerous challenges, but donning a pair of woodcutter’s gloves, picking [...]

By Gear Patrol Reader Jonathan Sohn There are certain things that every man knows. Then, there are things that all men wish they knew. And, of course, there are still other things that all men think they know. Poker is one of the things that falls in to the last category, so on day 12 [...]

Now that the age old questions has been settled (you know, the one about which sunglasses look best covering your wacky mug), it’s high time that you slough off those discount store shades in favor of a more robust pair. By robust, I mean high quality and stylish to boot. I love companies that make [...]

As Smooth As A Southern Drawl

By Gear Patrol Reader Tim Ferraris In most of the country, requesting iced tea will net you a cold glass of just that – plain ole’ iced tea. But when down South, tell your server you’d like an iced tea, and you’re sure to get a tall glass of the syrupy, sugary stuff. That’s just the way [...]