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Grilling: Recyclable, Natural, To Go

National Grilling Month may wrap up today, but there’s plenty of fair weather ahead to lure you and your dining out of doors. Since Gear Patrol readers tend to be an adventurous lot, it might be handy to have a convenient mechanism for grilling up your burgers and brats when you wander out of arms [...]

Preventing Scurvy One Computer At A Time

If you’ve ponied up for that new unibody Macbook, don’t do it (and yourself) the injustice of toting it around in a less than worthy bag. Your 10 year old Targus simply will not suffice. If you’re on the hunt for an appropriate mode of cartage, check into the line of slick “mobile lifestyle” bags [...]

Pandora's Box

In case you haven’t noticed, I like to use these Gear Patrol posts as somewhat of a techno-confessional. Here’s today’s admission: I’ve just recently discovered Pandora. It’s better late than never, as the site’s custom playlists have made internet radio seem much more accessible and alleviated a great deal of my work related boredom. Even [...]

You've Got to Type, You May as Well Look Good Doing It

To date, it’s been tough to find a 3rd party keyboard capable of matching the aesthetic gorgeousness of Mac hardware. Happily, Logitech has stepped up to create a Mac-centric version of their diNovo Edge keyboard that is both extremely beautiful and packing some special functionality. The first thing you notice when laying hands on the [...]

Putting the "Man" in Yoga Mats

Those who know me best sometimes accuse me of engaging in various hobbies purely as an excuse to gear up. Though I hate to admit it, there could be some truth to this claim. Then again, we here at Gear Patrol firmly believe that if you’re going to do something, it’s worth getting properly equipped. [...]

A Tradition Unrivaled in (Virtual) Sports

Suppose for a moment that, way back when, the invention of the calendar had simply not taken hold. Fast forward to modern day and allow me to suggest that, absent that maniacal grid, we’d all be tracking the passing of the seasons by EA Sports’s steady release of annual sports titles. “Whew, it’s really hot [...]

I'm Bringing Sexy Vac

I’ll start with an unapologetic confession; I freaking love to vacuum. I used to feel a bit defensive about this proclivity, as such a chore has been historically derided as a woman’s work. A discussion of gender roles notwithstanding, I now proudly say that a good vacuuming session should be an appealing task for the [...]

Turn Up the Heat with Some California Cool

When it comes to buying a grill, there’s no doubt that your primary concern is finding a unit that can get the job done. Every man needs a deckhand that will help him sear, char, and grill with the greatest of ease and aplomb. Now, thanks to Fuego and their new Element Grill, there’s no [...]

Like Regular Water, Only More ActiVe

In case you haven’t noticed, enhanced water beverages are all the rage these days, as evidenced by their swollen selection in your corner market’s cool case. These hydration options offer a wide variety of beneficial supplements, but some come with unacceptable caloric or carb-loaded trade-offs. From that standpoint, I was glad to try out the [...]

Making The Cheap Seats Even Better, One Monster Seed At A Time

Guys love sunflower seeds. They smack of summer, baseball, and spitting – a manly lineup if ever there was one. Many of you probably have your own seed-smashing techniques, honed over years of sitting on a weathered pine bench in a shady dugout somewhere in your past. When it comes to a chaw of sunflowers [...]

The Beast, err... Best Notebook Coolers Money Can Buy

Don’t get me wrong, I love summer. Sometimes, though, it’s just too bloody hot. You know what I mean. There’s nothing like an oppressively hot day to make you want to do no more than just lay down and quit on the world. Luckily, as 21st century men, we have air conditioned homes, cooled seats [...]

Boil Like You Mean It

All of this talk of glorious, French-pressed coffee got me thirsty to thinking. Sure, boiling water is a pretty simple task, but what simple task hasn’t been made better by the advent of a wonderful gadget to perform it for you. Wheras I love a nice stove-top kettle as much as the next guy, I’m [...]

You are a man. Should you set your mind to something, it’s unlikely that any force can stand firm against your resolute will. That’s why I want to encourage you to cast doubt and fear from your mind with regard to those home improvement projects that are steadily piling up around your ankles. You are [...]

Your Chance to Wail on the World's Best

It’s an annual occurrence not unlike the summer solstice or Labor Day or Christmas morning. The release of the latest iteration of Tiger Woods PGA Tour by EA Sports has become a time-honored tradition. This year’s version, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, is now on shelves and can be yours just in time for you [...]

Now that the age old questions has been settled (you know, the one about which sunglasses look best covering your wacky mug), it’s high time that you slough off those discount store shades in favor of a more robust pair. By robust, I mean high quality and stylish to boot. I love companies that make [...]