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A Classic Tome for Males Who Aspire to be Men

It’s pretty clear that making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. The hustle and bustle of modern life, combined with financial meltdowns and the 24 hour news cycle has worn some men down, shoving class and civility into a dark, forgotten corner of their psyches. Not to mention the disgrace of [...]

It Just Doesn't Get Any Hotter Than This

We see a lot of innovative gear stroll through the proverbial doors of Gear Patrol HQ. That said, it’s not too often that we find ourselves taken aback by a product that is truly unique in doing its job far better than any of its competitors. Still, that’s just how we feel about The Grate [...]

The Absolutely Anywhere Hands-Free Light

A while back, we alerted the photo-minded among you to the handy-dandy Joby Gorillapod, a line of flexible tripods. Now, seeing an alternate application for their knobby-legged creations, Joby has unleashed the Gorillatorch, an adjustable tripod flashlight that’s suitable for just about any illumination need you can think up. Its adjustable CREE LED offers output [...]

Outfit Yourself with a Dose of Southern Charm

Civility and grace. These traits flow easily from a Southern gentleman. So does Bourbon, but I digress. Several of the Gear Patrol editors can claim this rarified status, despite now dwelling in considerably more Northern climes. Whether or not you fit this mold, there’s a new company on the clothing and accessory scene willing to [...]

Darkspawn, Dwarves, and Dragons - Oh My!

The team at BioWare (yeah, the ones responsible for the awesomeness of Mass Effect) have really outdone themselves to impress role playing and fantasy fans out there with their latest epic, Dragon Age: Origins. We really mean it when we use the words impress and epic. DA:O represents a huge and immersive gaming experience, to [...]

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: your laptop’s puny speakers simply won’t cut it. They’re not even good enough to aptly project the beeps and boops of your NES emulator, much less to accompany your iTunes library. That said, the venerable accessory players at Logitech offer several options to suit your auditory [...]

Running = Friction = Winter Warmth

For this writer, winter means running. Perhaps it’s a futile effort to counteract my ridiculous holiday eating or maybe I’m just looking to warm my bones through kinetic activity; either way, I’m starting to pound the pavement. I’ve been accused of running just as an excuse to get new gear (there are worse reasons, right?), [...]

Thanks again to all ye who entered our latest Gear Patrol Giveaway. We’re pleased to partner with Coke Zero to announce our two most excellent winners, both of whom are soon to be digital speed-addicts. We salute both Tyler L. (commented on the giveaway posts) and @jordachio (a Twitter follower, quite obviously). The gods of [...]

In between stuffing your face with turkey, falling asleep from tryptophan induced coma, and fighting the ravenous Black Friday crowds, make sure you stop by Gear Patrol for your chance to win some tasty gear in comfort of your own home. We’ve got a Masterbuilt Pro Series Butterball Turkey Fryer ($150) to give away on [...]

Early Holiday Present from Coke Zero and Gear Patrol

Fast cars, video games, we love ‘em. If you were to assume that we also like video games that feature fast cars, you’d be right. The recently released Need For Speed SHIFT definitely fits the bill, as we discussed in our mini-review. Now that we’ve played ourselves into a redline-induced frenzy, we thought that you [...]

Office Supply Chic

If you’re looking for a more distinctive way to tote your laptop to and fro, have a gander at the Manila Pro from Acton Treadway. Its unmistakable office supply styling makes the Manila Pro a great choice for packing both your hardware and your unfinished TPS Reports. Featuring leather and felt construction, we’d choose the [...]

Drake Returns. Adventurous Hijinks Ensue.

Sequels can be tricky to pull off. Whether you’re talking movies, books, or, in this case, video games, experiencing the follow-up to a much-loved original work is conflicted with expectations. The 2007 PS3 hit Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was one of the first must-play games for the then-fledgling system, serving as a shining star in an [...]

The Way to Go When You Can't Grow

So we find ourselves smack in the middle of the month of Movember. The Gear Patrol crew is doing our part to raise awareness for men’s cancer research; likely many of you are doing the same. Should your follicular efforts be as disturbingly lecherous as ours (more on that in a moment), we’ve got a [...]

Charges in 90 Seconds. That is all.

The flashlight is truly a man’s tool. Wielding in one’s hand the power to bring forth light from the darkness is both awe-inspiring and downright handy. Of course, we are fans of all types of torches, but offerings are sometimes similar. To date, most all flashlights have been powered by batteries of the disposable or [...]

Friends, we have the latest Gear Patrol Giveaway winner to announce. This one was conducted exclusively on our Facebook Fan Page thus, if you’re not following the action there, you likely missed out. Correct that oversight, post haste. That said, congratulations are in order for Tommy C. He’s the winner of his very own copy [...]