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The Opposite of Board Shorts, In A Good Way

The Orlebar Brown Bulldog shorts give you versatility this summer at home in the water or wandering on a warm day. Plus they’ll become your significant others favorite summer clothing.

The Super Model of Wall Mounts

With thin being so “in” with HDTV’s right now, it’s no surprise that wall mounts are following suit. After all, what’s the point of paying what amounts to your left arm for a TV of Calista Flockhart-like proportions, only to mount it 3 inches from the wall? The Sansus LL11 & ML11 super slim low-profile [...]

For Humans Only

Peter Jackson and Neill Blomkamp (director of those live action Halo commercials) are behind what might be one of this summer’s better “sleeper” action movies. As much as Peter Jackson really can be “behind” anything, that is. The newly released second trailer reveals Jackson and Blomkamp have got two hours of popcorn stuffing mayhem in [...]

Rethink The Definition of "Denim Shirt"

Stylish lumberjack may not be the look you’re going for (or maybe it is), but the J.Crew Denim Workshirt is one of the better choices for laid-back work garb I’ve seen in a while. Dare I say, it’s the perfect shirt to wear when you’re chopping down a tree. With a turn of the century [...]

Toolnologic

Empower your keys with the Swiss+Tech Utili-Key XT 8-In-1. No, not like Val Kilmer a la, The Saint. It’s a veritable Swiss Army knife in a key sized/shaped tool. The Utili-Key XT has an a eyeglass screwdriver, flat & Phillips head screwdrivers, serrated & straight knife blades, wire cutter, nail cleaner/file, wire cutter, wire stripper, [...]

You've Only Got One Head, Wear A Worthy Hat

By Gear Patrol Reader Drew Hildebrand Imagine for a moment that you and your buddies/significant other/family are headed out for a day hike or other adventure. Whether you’re enjoying the sunshine with your best pal Short Round, slogging through the rain, or dodging poison tipped darts, you’re probably going to want something more appropriate (and [...]

Putting the "Man" in Yoga Mats

Those who know me best sometimes accuse me of engaging in various hobbies purely as an excuse to gear up. Though I hate to admit it, there could be some truth to this claim. Then again, we here at Gear Patrol firmly believe that if you’re going to do something, it’s worth getting properly equipped. [...]

Thinking your crib could use a modern touch? Take a gander at these 10 contemporary homes of the future. (DesignCrave) Video game nostalgia takes on a variety of forms. However this compilation, “Da Chip” brings it to another level by remixing some of Daft Punk’s best known tracks in a vintage video game format. If [...]

For The Persnickety Among Us

Not to sound snooty, but I was trained in a true haberdashery. That background makes me skeptical of a company offering true made-to-measure shirts created without ever seeing their client, yet that is precisely the experience that A Tailored Suit provides. Does the customer not want that personal experience of having a tailor (or someone [...]

Tool Up Your Watch

It’s time to take the classic “tool” wristwatch back to its rightful place on a dive boat or the racetrack. Most of these marvels of micro-engineering and classic rugged style are languishing on a nightstand or in a desk drawer, while the cheap black plastic (CBP) watches get to have all the weekend fun. Can [...]

(Make Sure) You Have Chosen Wisely

By Gear Patrol Reader Patrick Jobin If the average business person or desk bound fellow were to determine how much time they spend in their office chair, they would be surprised. At 40 hours per week, they’d rack up approximately 1900 hours over the course of a year. Multiply that by the average number of [...]

A Tradition Unrivaled in (Virtual) Sports

Suppose for a moment that, way back when, the invention of the calendar had simply not taken hold. Fast forward to modern day and allow me to suggest that, absent that maniacal grid, we’d all be tracking the passing of the seasons by EA Sports’s steady release of annual sports titles. “Whew, it’s really hot [...]

Serious Boots for Serious Outdoors Men

Photo Credit: www.livefortheoutdoors.com By Gear Patrol Reader Austin Church The rocky outcroppings and snow-filled couloirs of the Teton range look like the knuckles of a clenched fist. The mountains stay white late into the summer months, and no Stairmaster or gym membership can prepare one’s legs for kicking steps up to their saddles and peaks. [...]

I'm Bringing Sexy Vac

I’ll start with an unapologetic confession; I freaking love to vacuum. I used to feel a bit defensive about this proclivity, as such a chore has been historically derided as a woman’s work. A discussion of gender roles notwithstanding, I now proudly say that a good vacuuming session should be an appealing task for the [...]

A Detergent For Your Gear

By Gear Patrol reader Jason Friedman WIN Green Sport Detergent is the best way to green your workout and preserve the life of your sweat-wicking athletic gear, all while being environmentally responsible. WIN Green is a new eco-friendly sport detergent that is completely biodegradable, in that all of the ingredients used are sourced from natural, [...]