Well, friends, we’ve finally succumbed to the pressure and the guilt (read: Ben and myself threatening Eric to succumb to social media). To date, we’ve relied primarily on word of mouth which continues to part of our mantra, but we’re looking to spread the GP word in a bigger way. We’ve finally set up shop [...]
L.L. Bean Boots | Gum Shoes
Designation: CWS (Crappy Weather Shoe)
The weather is turning quickly here in the Northeast. It’s starting to rain more; it’s colder. It’s only a matter of time before winter arrives. As this happens, the boat shoes and sandals we’ve been rocking all summer will no longer cut it. During last few rain storms here, we’ve been demoing L.L. Bean’s Gum [...]
Link Patrol: Thursday, October 15th
Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. The Two Faces of Tracy Morgan. (GQ) H(Y)R Collective is Now Inventory Magazine. (Inventory Magazine) Behind the Scenes Iron Man 2 Video. (Film Drunk)
Aether Stormy Jacket
It Was A Dark and Stormy Jacket...
Layering is one of the single greatest fashion opportunities found in the cooler seasons, and a great shell should fit as well over a single oxford as it should a sweater, serving its function as protection from the elements. Last year, we first learned of the Aether brand and checked out the Aether Summit Jacket [...]
Phresh Golf Shirts
Classic Golfwear, Phreshened Up a Bit
Apparently, our neighbors to the north (a.k.a. Canadians) know a thing or two about the grand old game of golf. Just ask Mike Weir, our favorite left-handed Ontarioan. Gear Patrol recently got to know another Ontario export, Phreshwear clothing. Billed as a new take on golfwear classics, Phresh features a line of golf shirts, pants, [...]
Link Patrol: Wednesday, October 14th
Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. 50 Essential Fictional Adventure Books. (Artofmanliness) The Best Plus-Size Halloween Costumes. (Asylum) Unathletic’s MLB Regular Season Awards. (Unathletic) Blade Runner: Putting the Best Shaving Supplies At Any Budget to the Test. (Valetmag) A Couple of Low-Tech Stands For Your High-Tech Devices. (The Bachelor Guy) [...]
Nikon D3s
It Might As Well Have Night Vision
Camera buffs can finally lay to rest all the speculation behind one of Nikon’s new flagship DSLRs, the new Nikon D3s. Tonight (Tuesday, Oct 14), Nikon introduced the first DSLR with the ability to capture high definition video (720p) using a full frame sensor. Those of you who are wondering why you can’t just use [...]
Flip MinoHD 2nd Generation
Flip's Mighty But Mini Video Camera Gets An Upgrade
Though Apple may have snatched the portable-video limelight for a moment when they released the new video-enabled iPod Nanos, Flip video has once again secured their place in the food chain with its lion – the new, decidedly premium, 2nd generation Flip MinoHD. Featuring 8GB of on board storage and a bigger, snazzier 2-inch transreflective [...]
Quick Mix: The Walkmen, LittleJoy, Poet in Process, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Two Door Cinema Club
In the interest of keeping things slightly off kilter, this collection of tracks mixes old and new, while avoiding the heavy influences of electronically induced help other collections have highlighted in the past. In other words, Guitars in this batch are the instruments of choice. Listen and let us know if this selection is already [...]
Scosche solCHAT Bluetooth Speakerphone
Communicate Your Sunny Disposition
There are plenty of reasons to go hands-free with your cell phone whilst driving. Decreasing distractions, obeying local laws, and the simple fact that your girlish arms can’t take the punishment of holding a phone to your ear are all good rationales for making a change. If your vehicle didn’t come equipped with a factory-speakerphone [...]
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | DVD Prize Pack Giveaway
Our Latest Gift To You Contains More Than Meets The Eye
Explosions, alien robots, a hot chick, more explosions: those are plenty of reasons to add a flick to your personal DVD or Blu-ray collection. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has them all and makes for a great Friday night adrenaline-fest, as well as for booting up anytime you need to bask in the glory of [...]
WikiReader
Wikipedia, To Go
Access to the largest compilation of semi-vetted knowledge, at your fingertips? Sounds like a man’s inner fact-nerd wet dream, and it’s yours for $99. Earlier today, Openmoko announced the WikiReader, essentially Wikipedia in the palm of your hand. If you’re wondering, WikiReader doesn’t require internet access, but rather relies on free quarterly updates available, unlike [...]
FLO TV
Never Miss Oprah Again
Portable televisions have come a long way from the battery-powered-anvils they used to be. Witness the FLO TV. Measuring 4.4′”x3.0″x0.5″ and weighing just over 5 ounces, this sleek, pocket-sized machine brings in close to 20 TV channels including CBS, Comedy Central, Discovery, ESPN, FOX, MTV, NBC, and The Food Network; the content comes straight to [...]
Link Patrol: October 13th, 2009
Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web. Tivo gets Blockbuster on Demand (Engadget) Play Playstation Games, in Theaters? (NY Times Gadgetwise) A New Couple Takes the Crown in the North American Wife Carrying Championship. (Uncoached) Prep Your Body for Winter Muscle Building. (Askmen) Converse Chuck Taylor Skate. (HypeBeast) The Best & [...]
Perfect Pushup V2
Get Down And Give Me V20
Unless you’ve been living with the mole people for the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the Perfect Pushup. We even covered both the regular and mobile units before. To briefly recap, the Perfect Pushup adds more rotation to your pushups (i.e. a dumbell bench press or punch), allowing a fuller muscle contraction and [...]