Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

Tylenol Not Included

No, it’s not a prop from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is, my puzzle-fiending readers, The Superplexus ($30,000), a three-dimensional puzzle guaranteed to test every last iota of your spatial dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and patience. Wallet too. Blending the age-old game of labyrinth (marble + course), the Superplexus gives its challengers over 330 [...]

Because You Asked For It: More of Rory's Hair

Just like flip-flops and sunburned skin, the arrival of summer heralds the arrival of the king of video game golf; yes, it’s time for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 from EA Sports. Released today, this year’s version makes a wise move and (finally) incorporates the biannual Ryder Cup competition as a entire mode, giving players [...]

Polo That Performs

You spend time keeping in shape (right?), it’s a shame your wardrobe is still full of baggy garb. Granted, you may not look like Craig Alexander (2009 Ironman World Champion, pictured right), but that doesn’t mean slimmer fitting, athletic-focused wear isn’t for you. Inspired by 60′s style tailoring, the trimmer cut Dunning Slim-Fit Polo ($75) [...]

Fourth Time's A Charm

The all-new Apple iPhone 4: it’s nothing that hasn’t already been talked, tweeted, posted, or chatted about six ways from Sunday. But here we are, posting about it. Tsk tsk. Well, at least it’s an excuse to post a gallery (after the jump).

A Year Ago on Gear Patrol

Only True Audi Fans Need Invest

If you’re an Audi fan and aren’t saving your paychecks for an S5, then Audi’s design arm, Audi Design, has provided you another opportunity to keep your money “in the family” with the Audi Foosball Table ($16,000). Having taken a year in development and designed to meet strict foosball tournament standards (whatever the hell that [...]

Pledging the Cost of 2 Gallons to Document the Effects of Millions

The BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast is categorically disastrous. Grassroots Mapping, a group of cartographical DIYers are taking what they know best, maps, and documenting the effects of the oil spill from 1,500 feet up. Using ~$100 grassroots mapping kits, essentially cheap cameras tied to helium balloons and kites, GM (ironic acronym) has [...]

An E-Reader from Pandigital?

We know what you’re thinking. E-readers are dead and tablets are the new black, so why the hell is Gear Patrol wasting our time with another sure to be still born device. Especially one that’s made by Pandigital, whose main claim to fame is producing digital photo frames. Well the short answer is that the [...]

A Look Back at Gear Patrol's Recent Finds

Optimus Grill

When it comes to portable grills we really only have three words: Steak On Demand. Being the grill fiends we are, we chomped at the chance to fire up a Char Broil Grill 2 Go ICE Portable Infrared Gas Grill and Cooler Combo ($199). The verdict: the G2G-ICE will fights portable grilling battles by pulling [...]

1080p Tribute To A Legend

Few stars alive today are as respected and as recognized by so many generations of men like Clint Eastwood. He has been a constant presence in the movie industry for 30+ years, and for many, epitomizes the iron-willed tough guy persona we’ve all wished we could be. For guys looking for a chronicle of Clint’s [...]

Gametime Eats

Amp up dad’s sports time munchies with a Dale & Thomas Father’s Day Gift Crate ($65). The solid wood crate is packed with 12 savory and sweet popcorn bags good for 2-4 people, or one football game. Flavors include (gluten-free): Hall of Fame Kettle Corn, Southwest Cheddar Chiptole (our fave), Dale’s Caramel, North Country Cheddar, [...]

A Year Ago on Gear Patrol

The Gray Lady's Insider App

For what seems like eons we’ve wondered when the staff of The New York Times would package their treasure trove of lifestyle content into an app. And no, not the disappointing Editor’s Choice iPad app. The Scoop (free) is just that. An app that lists the Times staff’s favorite restaurants, bars, events, and experiences. You [...]

Dirty But Don't Call It a Hog

A hark to their roots in racing, the 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X ($11,799) is inspired by Evel Kneivel’s fabled XR750. After a year, the bike is landing on U.S. soil and features a fully adjustable Showa front and rear suspension (dialed in to rider weight, riding style, and road conditions), improved front brakes, 1200cc Evolution V-Twin [...]