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See the Time, All the Time

Whether it’s a Panerai, Hamilton, Citizen, or Lum-Tec, they all have one thing in common: power. Specifically, a need of an energy source to power its lume. Swiss Military Watch (SMW) takes a different approach to illumination. They use H3 technology in their watches. H3, or tritium, is the third isotope of hydrogen and when [...]

License to Fry

Win a Butterball Turkey Fryer! | Thanksgiving Day Gear Patrol’s got a shiny new Butterball Turkey Fryer to giveaway. One lucky winner will get a chance to win the fried goodness on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, 2009) in a special one-day giveaway as well as a special Black Friday gadget giveway the following day. ENTER [...]

Rugged, Since 1863

Boots are one of my preferred choices of footwear when the weather starts to turn cold. Whether its trekking across icy salt-laden streets or snow-strewn hills, having a solid pair is certainly a necessity when traversing across adverse terrain. If our selection of Chukka boots doesn’t appeal to your senses or even the Gum Shoes [...]

Small In Size, Big In Features

If you’re a fan of traditional backpacks, the Ogio Politan is an excellent choice, but if you prefer a messenger-style laptop bag designed specifically for your spiffy new Apple MacBook, you’ll want to take a look at respected Apple accessory supplier, Incase.

Entry Level, Minus The "Entry Level"

If you haven’t noticed, the crew here at Gear Patrol loves to take photos. Not too long ago, this GP contributor was the last member of the crew still trying to take photos of the latest gear with his trusty old point-and-shoot (the venerable, yet aged Canon PowerShot SD200). Feeling that it was time to [...]

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.

Strong Enough for Livestrong, Strong Enough For You

If you’ve been on ESPN.com in the last few months, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the ads for FRS featuring an uber-ripped Lance Armstrong. FRS (Free Radical Scavenger) is being touted as the next best thing in the supplement world. The key ingredient this time, Quercetin, is an antioxidant found in blueberries, apples, and grapes; [...]

Beneficial, Not Artificial

No matter how well you rock that cardigan, people are still going to look at your face. Finding the right product to maintain good man-hygiene can be a daunting task. There’s no telling what’s those fancy-ass bottles, and choosing the wrong one can irritate your skin. Pangea Organics sent Gear Patrol their Egyptian Calendula and [...]

Giving Some Gear To Kids Who Deserve It Most

Children’s Miracle Network and Microsoft have teamed to provide three pediatric hospitals with an what their calling the Ultimate Gameroom. Apparently they got wind our Gear Patrol’s very own Nerf Charity Giveaway and decided to one-up us in a major way. Specific details for just what this Ultimate Gameroom consists of are scarce, but you [...]

Still Walking Strong

We’ve got an affinity for Johnnie Walker Black Label. As proof (no pun intended), it was the only liquor that we managed to have 2 bottles of in our bar, save for some Cuervo. It just so happens that Johnnie Walker Black Label is turning 100 this year, and we find this a cause for [...]

Long on Name, Big on Protection

Fall is officially here and now isn’t the time to start skimping on sun protection. Whether you’re walking down the block or sitting in the stands, you’re still exposing yourself to damaging UVA and UVB radiation. UVB are the rays that cause sunburn while UVA is the one that penetrates deep into the base layer [...]

The One Remote to Rule Them All

Clutter is something the editors here at Gear Patrol hate. While you might have an excuse for rocking an unkempt desk, your coffee table deserves order. If you’re still rocking a pile of remotes, having failed to buy a Logitech Harmony One remote, now is the time to check out the latest offering from the [...]

Fuzzy-Yellow, Ball-Bashing Battle Axe

This year’s tennis Grand Slam season just ended in spectacular fashion at the US Open. Without a doubt, there were a slew of memorable moments. Melanie Oudin’s amazing run to the quarters springs to mind, along with Federer’s between-the-legs passing shot. There were also a few regrettable ones, as well, like Serena’s screaming semifinal match [...]

Reading, With An Ergonomic Edge

We’re willing to bet that there’s a good number of you who spend long hours seated at a desk while work or studying. The Gear Patrol Crew is no different. You can find us hunched over our desk tweaking photos, writing articles, and trying to provide quality content for you, our readers, at all hours [...]

Bombastic, In A Good Way

In the industry that measures time, longevity is often a testament of success. However, a strong design and build can rally a ravenous following in short order, as well. Such is the case with LÜM-TEC who, only a year after its introduction, is making waves. Big waves. We’re talking the kind of waves you get [...]