Bulthaup B2 Kitchen Tool Cabinet
EdgeStar Mini Kegerator
Otis James Custom Neckwear
Oliver Peoples Daddy B Sunglasses
ReThink Hanger
Bremont MBII
Rowan's Creek Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon
HitchSafe Vault
Ostendotech CRVD 43" Curved Display
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS Gun
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
SOG Battle Axe
Rough Crafts Iron Guerilla
Sharpie Liquid Pencil
Converse Jack Purcell Brogue Leather
Dogfish Head Beer Soap
A New Contender
If you hadn’t noticed, we have a penchant for shoes made in the US here at Gear Patrol. So, when Oak Street Bootmakers hit the web with yesterday announcement it was a perfect storm to win our lustful eye. Based out of Chicago, Oak Street was founded by George Vlagos to carry on the shoe [...]
Bringing Back the Brit
Britain has a wealth of history. With the exception of being responsible for Greenwich Mean Time, most of that history has little to do with the watch world. Bremont, from our account, seems ready and poised to change that by bringing a British timepiece to the table and producing some awe-inspiring timepieces. GP got to [...]
A Home Run for Trousers
Its always fun to stumble onto a new brand that seems as if it’s designing with you specifically in mind. You look at their line and say things like, “Wow, I always thought that would be cool!” or “Damn those look perfect.” That sums up how we felt when we were lucky enough to run [...]
Real Icing, Bros
When we described the Moji Knee as an icing smart bomb last summer, we weren’t joking around. It did and does everything as advertised and has been a real life saver. So, when Moji let us know they were releasing a Moji Back, we decided to give it the Gear Patrol hands-on treatment.
The Moji [...]
Beaches Optional
In addition to the Orlebar Brown Boxer, we also got to check out the Monocle Edition ($180) of the Bulldog shorts. The new Bulldogs have an updated cut, that’s a little more forgiving in the waist and seat, as well as a new fabric which is slightly less coarse. The best part of the Monocle [...]
For a Genteel Summer
Last summer we got to try out Orlebar Brown’s Bulldog ($138) short, an excellent beach/swim short. The ladies were big fans and we were too as we found the quality, well, stellar. New for this year Orlebar Brown has released two “Sport” shorts, the Boxer and Pup. Being such big fans of the Bulldogs, we [...]
Pure Summer Whites
When Seavees created the Pantone Plimsoll ($125) they must have agreed with our sentiment that a clean pair of canvas shoes belongs in every man’s closet, especially come summer. Combining it with Pantone’s original 1963 color palette was simply a stroke of genius.
Independently Styled
Launched just last year, Taylor Stitch focuses on getting men into shirts that fit both in the cut and in the wallet. Both which we appreciate. Starting with made to measure shirts, Taylor Stitch uses 14 measurements to build their custom shirts. That 44mm watch that never fits under your cuff? Put it in the [...]
Summer Tint
Our love of Costa Del Mar sunglasses is well documented. They make some of the best polarized sunglasses you can get, hands down. Recently we tested one of their new models, the Costa Del Mar Maya ($150+), a smaller frame pair of Costa’s. Hand made in Florida, the Maya’s feature: stainless steel hinges, Grilamid TR-90 [...]
Fit & Finish In Full Attendance
Details. Exemplary attention to detail. That was the recurring theme that came to mind over and over on a recent test of Lululemon workout apparel. With our collegiate athletic issue gear singing its requiem we sought to test out Lululemon after hearing numerous people swear by it. Coming into the review skeptical but optimistic, we’re [...]
Better Party Pants
Roots Original Sweatpants are sweats at their best. 80/20 Cotton and Polyester, drawstring waist, elastic cuff bottoms (but not too tight), pockets, and Roots heritage logo on the leg. Better than your average party pants, Roots are pair of sweats are plush without feeling synthetic (a result of too much poly) and perfect for pj’s, [...]
Shoes You Own, Not Just Wear
Every man should at some point or another purchase himself a pair of well made, welted dress shoes. Doesn’t matter what kind, we each have our preference. Regardless of what you choose, they probably won’t be inexpensive, but they’ll return in spades over the longevity of their life. A good pair of shoes that you [...]
Another member of the National Film Registry, Cool Hand Luke, is one the great films in Paul Newman’s stellar career. The movie follows Luke Jackson, a decorated war vet, that has a bit of trouble following rules. After decapitating parking meters while drunk he winds up in a Georgia penitentiary for a 2 year stint. [...]
The Original Board Short
Birdwell Beach Britches have been around since 1961. One of the original “board shorts”, they’re still and have always been made in Santa Clara, CA. They come in numerous incarnations with more than a few styles, lengths, and tons of fabrics. In Birdwell’s words “We don’t make a thousand things, we make one thing a [...]
Developed By the U.S. Navy Seals... Enough Said
Working out should be an integral part of your life. Maintaining consistency with your workouts is probably the hardest part for many of you (it certainly is for us). Trips, late nights at the office, meeting up with friends, and being tired all make it incredibly easy to start skipping your workouts. With that in [...]