Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

Is 3 a Company?

When it comes to shooting on the go, one camera that rarely leaves my side is the Panasonic Lumix GF1. In combination with the versatile, tack-sharp 20mm (40mm effective) pancake lens, it fits nearly all my shooting needs. Interestingly, Panasonic’s recent announcement of the LUMIX G 12.5mm 3D Lens 12.5mm (~$389), the world’s first interchangeable [...]

As you know by now, our man Bradley Hasemeyer is on a mission to check out some of the biggest games in college football this season and award the most bodacious tailgaters with a grip FLO TV’s. Since we’re only hitting five games this year, we didn’t want to leave our faithful readers out of [...]

Capture to the Future

A camera straight out of left field (of dreams), the FujiFilm FinePix X100 is not just a retro looker. This is a pro shooters compact, designed with a 12 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, ISO 100 – 6400 (expandable to 12800), Fuji EXR processor, 2.8″ LCD display, hot shoe, magnesium alloy & leather casing, and the [...]

A Haute Dish or Doggy Style

If the pet bed we recently showcased was too extravagant (and weird) for your four-legged friend, how about the Paul Smith Ceramic Dog Bowl ($75). The cream-colored ceramic dish with its multi-colored stripes around the base is a great way to express you and your dog’s style. It’s also dishwasher safe so it’s easy to [...]

A New Spin on Military Surplus

In the realm of jacket brands vying for your dollars, of which there are plenty, few have such depth of heritage and origin as the Denham LONGSHORE D.G.L Jacket ($780). What makes it utterly unique is that the entire jacket is re-cut from Dutch army blankets and ponchos. The ponchos obviously provide the jacket with [...]

Big Package, Big Benefits

A lot of fuss has been made over things coming in small packages lately. From the sound of it, only the finest and most enjoyable wares the world has to offer can come in small packages. For certain types of “things” this small package business can be the truth, the new and improved Amazon Kindle [...]

Q Would be Proud

Sometimes less is more, and backpack design is no exception. Try finding one for your laptop that holds plenty of gear while not looking like part of an intergalactic space suit with enough straps and pockets to confuse Stephen Hawking. Introducing the new Timbuk2 Q Laptop Backpack ($100). It’s a bit more budget-conscious than the [...]

A Look Back at Gear Patrol's Recent Finds

A Heritage Bag From a Modern Day

Reading Gear Patrol and seeing all the bags we feature, you might think we live by the motto “the measure of a man is how many bags he owns.” Well, here’s some more proof to that theory – our newest luggage obsession, the Archival Clothing Rucksack ($240). Archival Clothing started out as a place to [...]

Not Made for Your iPod

When it comes to endorsements, we consider a decision by law enforcement, armorers, and government to use a particular product to be a lofty one. That said, the Podbox is a highly customizable multi-application stow cart used by government agencies in 8 states and made in Morganton, North Carolina. Across the entire lineup of carts, [...]

Ford Fights Back

Later this month at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, Ford will be unveiling the 2012 Ford Focus ST (no, not SVT). Not only will the Ford Focus ST finally bring an American hot hatch contender to our shores, but one teeming with attitude – an aggressive front fascia with massive air intakes and grille, rear [...]

Well Boxed Solution

To quote one of our favorite features in Esquire, it’s the extra 10% that makes all the difference in an ensemble. Nowhere is this more applicable than the act of wearing a suit. Los Angeles based Gentry Man culls together the equivalent of a one-stop accessory solution. Each collection includes a tie, tie clip, tie [...]

Dead Zones Be Damned

Wireless internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. If you’re paying for internet service, then expecting to have full Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or business shouldn’t be too much to ask. Unfortunately, unless you shelled out some serious dough for your wireless router, you’ve probably become all too familiar with Wi-Fi dead [...]

Ohio, when it comes to tailgating you guys sure know how to bring it.Yours truly, Gear Patrol. Congratulations to Matt Adams, the first winner of FLO TV’s Ultimate Tailgate Tour! Matt and his entire bus dedicated to the craft of tailgating awesomeness. Honestly, any written description would do his work a disservice, so be sure [...]

Italian Envy

Every so often, a man needs a new shirt. Paralyzed by the jungle-like savagery of the average mall, most men fall back on a few classic brands that we are familiar with – Banana Republic, J. Crew, Polo, etc. While his style is infinitely more on-point, and his wardrobe impeccably tailored, the Italian man is [...]