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Articles by Patrick Tuttle

I joined the gang at Gear Patrol because I believe that as men we often settle for less than the very best lifestyle we can attain. It’s been ingrained into our psyches to forgo certain products, services or lifestyles because they don’t fall within some antiquated male paradigm. Bunk. It’s time as men to stand up and redefine what’s rightfully ours. Much of what I have learned to this end has come through advice from guys who had the experiences and knowledge I was seeking. My only regret was not learning it sooner. Now I feel it’s my obligation to pass along what I know. I’m not saying I have all the answers but I’m happy to share what I’ve learned so far. On a more personal level, I live an active lifestyle and focus on my health and wellness as a means to sustain the frenetic pace. I also suffer from a case of golf-itis and spend a lot of my free time perusing that passion… ok, obsession. I aim to incorporate relevant fitness and golf content into Gear Patrol’s expanding coverage of all things male. Like the rest of the crew I can’t stand over-hyped, under-performing products. None of that crap will be perpetuated here.

Newcastle DraughtKeg
Wednesday, 26 Aug, 2009 – 12:00 | 4 Comments
Newcastle DraughtKeg

When faced with the choice, most men will opt for a draft-poured beer over something bottled or canned. At least, I hope they do. Don’t get me wrong, individually packaged beers are good, …

RoboCup
Monday, 24 Aug, 2009 – 9:30 | 5 Comments
RoboCup

Sometimes you encounter a product so simplistic in its design that you’re taken aback by how effectively it works.  The first time I saw the RoboCup in action, it struck me as odd that no …

Weider Powerbells | Adjustable Weight Kettle Bells
Wednesday, 19 Aug, 2009 – 12:18 | 2 Comments
Weider Powerbells | Adjustable Weight Kettle Bells

I laughed, I cried, I cheered.
No, I wasn’t watching an Academy Award winning film, I was participating in my first entirely kettle bell focused workout. Allow me to elaborate.
I laughed when the rep from Weider told …

PowerSoxs: Outdoor & Snowsport
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 9:30 | No Comment
PowerSoxs: Outdoor & Snowsport

Scorching summer heat and sweltering humidity may not prompt you to think about wool socks, but it’s never too early to start preparing for your favorite fall/winter activities.  In fact, now is a prime opportunity …

Slighter Golf
Monday, 27 Jul, 2009 – 13:30 | 6 Comments
Slighter Golf

I poured my first putt in from ten feet. Fluke? Perhaps. That is, until I buried the next one from two feet further out. So it would be a bit of an understatement to …

All Terrain Natural Remedies
Tuesday, 21 Jul, 2009 – 16:30 | 2 Comments
All Terrain Natural Remedies

I often wonder if the products we apply to our skin do more harm than the conditions they’re designed to protect us from.  Ranging from sunscreens to bug sprays, muscle rubs to hand sanitizers, the …

Bushnell Pro 1600 Range Finder
Monday, 20 Jul, 2009 – 18:49 | 2 Comments
Bushnell Pro 1600 Range Finder

There’s little secret of my love for range finders. Gear Patrol has tested several. I stand firm on my conviction that range finders are as essential to your golf game as your clubs. Each year ushers …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 27: Bring More to Your Relationship
Friday, 10 Jul, 2009 – 16:30 | 6 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 27: Bring More to Your Relationship

Relationships are not easy, in fact, if you don’t work at them constantly, they breakdown. The longer you’re in a committed relationship the easier it is to take it for granted. It’s sad, …

Mohonk Mountain House & Golf Course
Friday, 10 Jul, 2009 – 9:30 | 12 Comments
Mohonk Mountain House & Golf Course

The Gear Patrol crew has been burning the candle at both ends lately (read: always) and, suffice it to say, a little R&R was desperately warranted. So, the Editors packed up Eric’s Rover and …

SensoGlove
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 13:48 | 2 Comments
SensoGlove

If you watched any part of the final round of the recent U.S. Open, then you certainly witnessed how pressure and stress can derail a golf swing.  This generally manifests itself in two forms: faster …