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Articles by Linus P. So

Allow myself to introduce… myself. My name is Linus and I’m joining GP because I know – as I’m sure you do too – that GP is about more than just gear. It’s about aspiring to something greater. It’s about advancing ourselves. I’m here to help GP readers catalyze their lives. Born and raised in the Midwest, I spent the last eight years on the West Coast, first for college then for work. Interspersed were two backpacking trips in Asia and six months doing international development work in Trinidad. Now I’m back in the Midwest attending graduate school to learn about how to make money. I’m into traveling, working out, meeting people and drinking Chinese tea. My priorities at GP are not just to introduce you to the coolest new gear but to evangelize the GP lifestyle. That means embracing the day, giving back and aspiring big. From you, GP reader, I ask for patience and an open mind. I’m fired up about joining GP at such an exciting time in the site’s development and hope you enjoy the ride. I know I will.

Colgate Wisp
Monday, 20 Apr, 2009 – 9:30 | 2 Comments
Colgate Wisp

There are times in every man’s life when he needs the feeling of a freshly brushed mouth but finds himself without the aid of a toothbrush, toothpaste, or water. In the past, he might have …

Yamaha NX-A01 Compact Cube Speaker
Tuesday, 31 Mar, 2009 – 11:00 | 4 Comments
Yamaha NX-A01 Compact Cube Speaker

Where do you listen to your music? We here at GP are all about quality sound systems but we also recognize that every occasion may not be the right one for a six-piece, $6,000 …

Welcome Linus P. So | Gear Patrol Contributor
Wednesday, 11 Mar, 2009 – 11:35 | No Comment
Welcome Linus P. So | Gear Patrol Contributor

From Brian Huang - It’s about time we give a proper introduction to one of our crew. Please join me in welcoming Linus So, a contributor that has already made a big impact on …

Warren Buffet’s Letter (Berkshire Hathaway Chairman)
Monday, 9 Mar, 2009 – 9:00 | One Comment
Warren Buffet’s Letter (Berkshire Hathaway Chairman)

Quick, when was the last time you heard a CEO admit to making a mistake, absent a snarling Congressional investigative committee? The events of the global financial crisis are a reminder of the paucity of …

NIKEiD
Thursday, 5 Mar, 2009 – 13:04 | 16 Comments
NIKEiD

While we all appreciate having the best athletic gear, few things bum a man out more than showing up on the playing field and seeing three other guys wearing the exact same product in the …

Gear Patrol Guide to Giving
Thursday, 29 Jan, 2009 – 8:00 | One Comment
Gear Patrol Guide to Giving

Here’s one more thing to add to your list of resolutions for 2009 (we know you’ve been procrastinating): Give more. In our minds, there is no better way to advance yourself.
Donating your time …

One Season
Monday, 26 Jan, 2009 – 12:00 | No Comment
One Season

Tired of beating your buddies in your annual Fantasy Football league or looking for the excitement of March Madness twelve months a year? Check out One Season.
Why? Because, LeBron is probably a better bet than …

Gear Patrol Salute to Giving Thanks
Thursday, 27 Nov, 2008 – 12:24 | 4 Comments
Gear Patrol Salute to Giving Thanks

We here at Gear Patrol take our duty to bring you the coolest gear around very seriously. But on Thanksgiving, we’d like to remind you of a quote by Frederick Koenig:
“We tend to forget …