The Fixation is a new series of posts focused on… well, fixations. Unlike our regular posting schedule, yet much like the fixations that have laid victim to many-a-coveting, lusting men, these posts will come without measured planning (though we’ll aim for a weekly basis). There is no true rhyme or reason behind the uncontrollable yearning [...]
GP Roundup: Chukka Boots
Your New Winter Footwear Standby
Chukka Boots were made popular in the 1940s & 50′s and, recently, they’ve made a resurgence back into the limelight of men’s fashion, and for good reason. Thanks to their ankle-length height, the style provides great support while still allowing for full maneuverability, which is particularly useful during winter months where soggy weather can make [...]
Link Patrol: Monday, October 12th
Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. Beer Bath Economics — Spa vs DIY. (Asylum) The 51 Best TV Shows of the 2000s. (I Heart Chaos) The Porsche Panamera. (Askmen) Porsche 911 Factory Featured on National Geographic Ultimate Factories Show. (sub5zero) The Season’s 10 Best Waxed Jackets for Fall ’09. (GQ) [...]
The Auto Moto
Three Wheel'en in Style
Rolling up in a scooter generally won’t turn any heads. You may garner a few looks, but not the kind you’re looking for. If on, the other hand, you’re behind the wheel handlebars of an Auto Moto, people will take note.
Gilt Man | Free Invites For Gear Patrol Readers
Spot On. On Sale.
Fashion conscious, deal seeking, gear hounds. Not often a winning combination for your wallet. The people responsible for the insanely popular Gilt.com (circa 2007), have heard your plea and finally launched a site that rounds up all the on-sale goodness for men. Aptly, it’s called Gilt Man.
Jump Vanquish
High-End Street Meets Luxury
<p Women have heels, we have sneakers. Like our better halves, sometimes you just can’t have too many pairs, especially when it comes to high-tops. Here at Gear Patrol, we’ve always been fans of Converse, but sometimes you want some tops with a little more sustenance. We found just that in the JUMP Vanquish.
Timekeeping: Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA
Mechanical Meets Modern
If Bruce Wayne or his nocturnal counterpart, the Dark Knight, selected a watch he’d feel comfortable wearing with either ego, we’ve got a good notion it would be the Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA. The SpidoLite SA is one of those rare combinations of proper classic mechanical watchmaking and modern technology. Since the droolfest, known as [...]
Style Q&A: Finding The Right Dress Shoes
I’m in the market for some new dress shoes. I don’t mind spending more for them knowing that I will wear them 5 days a week or so. Can you point me to a brand for a well-made shoe that’s going to be able to be worn with all dress attire and look pretty stylish? [...]
Schott NYC Classic Racer Motorcycle Jacket
Classic American Style That Never Gets Old
Here at Gear Patrol, we love the latest and greatest tech. We’re easily wowed by newfangled gizmos with innovative functions and aesthetics. However, we hold in the highest esteem brands and products that have stood the test of time. Such items have endeared themselves to individuals and to popular culture alike; the classic American motorcycle [...]
Link Patrol: Wednesday, October 21st
Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. Political Year Book Photos. (Asylum) Blackberry Bold 9700 Announced Launching Globally Next Month (Engadget) Port-a-Pint Collapsible Beer Glass. (Cool Material) Lego Kitchen. (The Cool Hunter) The 10 Worst Dating Service Videos Ever. (Uncoached) Wall-to-Wall Art: Mosaic Bathroom Tile in Realistic Patterns. (Dornob) Bacon Jam: [...]
Quick Mix: Bonobo, Ralph Myerz, Thievery Corporation, BT, and Beck
The theme of this week’s mix is decidedly grounded in a relaxed mindset. Most of you probably have a play list set up that you throw on when it’s time to unwind or put your mind at ease, and each of these songs were selected to fit right in. Ranging from abstract works of sampling [...]
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Fast. Real Fast.
Making sure not to let Nikon get all the limelight, Canon’s new EOS-1D Mark IV is bound to steel some of the thunder from Nikon’s latest DSLR behemoth, the new D3s. Today, Canon’s announced the new EOS-1D Mark IV, a pro DSLR camera with specific designs catered to those looking for speed (action, sports, news, [...]
Apple Polycarbonate Unibody MacBook
Non-Aluminum Goodness
At $999, the new Apple Macbook is officially the best deal going in Apple’s laptop lineup, especially for those looking to make the jump. The new polycarbonate MacBook is equipped with a 1280×800 13.3″ LED backlit display, 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, clever non-skid bottom surface, NVIDIA 9400M graphics (shared), built-in iSight camera, multi-touch [...]
The New 21.5″ & 27″ iMac
Power To The People
Today, the iMac gets a face (chin) lift. 21.5 and 27 inch 16:9 LED displays with 1000:1 contrast ratios, ridiculous power, and welcome new features round out the new iMac and it’s all about bringing power to the people.
Why We Suck by Denis Leary
The Ever-Charming Leary Writes A Book
Denis Leary’s first book will make you laugh about as much as it will make you cringe. A few weeks ago, we received an advanced copy of Leary’s new satire that hones in one goal: “to be brutally honest about our fat, ugly, lazy American selves”. Everything form Leary’s profanity-riddled rant on annoying children, to [...]