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Odyssey White Ice 2-Ball Putter

Because You Can't Hit What You Can't See

When one thinks about innovation in golf design, it’s hard not to conjure the infamous shape of the Odyssey 2-Ball. When it was first released back in 2001, the 2-Ball’s aesthetics seemed decidedly funky. However, it didn’t take golfers long to figure out the most important thing about the putter and its revolutionary alignment-friendly design [...]

Social Primer for Brooks Brothers Reversible Bow Ties

Two for One

These may scream “death by prep” but guys who enjoy wearing the occasional bow tie whilst schmoozing in harbos will like Social Primer and Brooks Brothers collaboration. Eight different ties make up this collection and each feature two distinct patterns made from the vintage fabrics sourced in Long Island City where Brooks Brother’s other tie [...]

Giveaway | 3x $100 Nautica Gift Cards

Giveaway

Update: This giveaway has ended. See the winners here. Nautica has kindly provided Gear Patrol a trio of $100 gift cards to get you geared up this summer and just in time for Father’s Day. Per our usual, entry is a breeze… of the ocean variety. Just visit Nautica Men’s, pick out an item you [...]

Sonos S5 Black

Better Duds For Better Sound

The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is back in its evening duds with the Sonos S5 Black ($399). Same package, different color. A good thing since the Sonos S5 is already a well-simplified, great sounding, portable home system. 2 tweeters, 2 mid-range drivers, and a subwoofer powered by individual dedicated digital amplifiers with DSP circuitry delivers what [...]

IF MODE White Foldable Bike

White on the Outside but Green in Mindset

Looking like something an eco conscious storm trooper might toddle into work with to spite his warp drive guzzling co workers, the F MODE Foldable Bike’s ($2,200) futuristic design belies its practicality. That is if you can afford to own one. Built for city commuters looking to exercise and do their part for the earth, [...]

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Flashback | June 3, 2009

A Year Ago on Gear Patrol

Crate & Barrel Lobster Pot

Lobster Boil? There's A Pot For That

Take NoteQuick Tip: The lobster pot is self-explanatory (and rock solid to boot). But make sure you get the right lobster. Here’s an interesting tip we picked up before our last boil: when selecting your lobsters look for the liveliest ones. If the claws are secured, then pick it up and check their weight. You [...]

Kiehl’s Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist

Antioxidants Does A Face Good

With the summer sun beating down upon us, men need a little more help protecting their skin. No, this isn’t a plea for sunscreen because you already know the benefits of SPF but taking sun protection one step further, naturally. Grooming house Kiehl’s has enlisted the help of Açaí berries to create an antioxidant-rich facial [...]

Thule 699 Round Trip Bike Case

Have Bike, Will Travel

Recently, we got the chance to get our hands on a Thule 699 Round Trip Bike Case ($370). As you’d expect from its name, the Thule case serves as a rugged method of packing one’s bike and related gear into a travel-ready case that can ship via UPS, check as luggage, or stow out of [...]

Panasonic SC-ZT2

Get Wireless Sound with Your Shiny New 3D TV

The biggest barrier holding back most men from amping up their home audio experience after price is set up inconvenience. Panasonic’s decided to release the SC-ZT2 ($850) “7.1-channel” home theater system to eliminate this hassle and provide an enticement for buyers to upgrade their television to one of the manufacturers new 3D models. Consisting of [...]

Absolut Brooklyn Limited Edition Vodka

An Iconic Bottle Meets an Iconic Director

As a tribute to one of the city’s most renowned boroughs and film makers, ABSOLUT has put out a limited edition flavor known as ABSOLUT Brooklyn. Developed in conjunction with Spike Lee, the bottle’s unique cover pays homage to the stoop where the director grew up, as well as the borough’s pace of life where [...]

Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives

Iomega's eGo Line Gets the USB 3.0 Treatment

Riding the wave in on the next evolution in external storage, the updated Iomega eGo Drives ($77-200) to be compatible with USB 3.0. Sure, they may look virtually identical from the previous gen, but noteworthy change revolve around new protection and security integration. First off, Iomega claims to have the best drop spec in the [...]

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Flashback | June 2, 2009

A Year Ago on Gear Patrol

Vintage 1972 British Military Rolex Submariner (Ref. 5513)

Perpetual Luster

Unique and utilitarian vintage timepieces, qualifiers that are in like a raging tsunami, are rarely embodied better than a classic Rolex with dive strap. Granted, one of the biggest hurdles when purchasing a vintage timepiece is not just finding solid product, but identifying a trustworthy procurement source. Worse, the two in tandem are practically rarified [...]

Wenger Boar Boot

Hot Foot It

Designed for extreme weather situations, Wenger’s new Boar Boot ($250) for Fall 2010 is offically their most technically-advanced cold weather boot. Utilizing an integrated rechargeable heater, the boot provides three user-adjustable levels of heat targeted at the ball of the foot (where your main artery resides). Before you bemoan battery use on the trailhead, know [...]

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