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The Key for the Transition from Winter to Spring

That weird time when freezing winter starts to ease its icy grips over our mood and attire is now approaching. Stuck in mindset of the last few months, this usually heralds several weeks of feeling uncomfortably warm both in and outside because of over dressing, or conversely freezing because the slightest increase in temperature makes [...]

A Major Win for Nike Golf

Here at Gear Patrol, we can’t remember a golf club being released with more hype and anticipation. Nike Golf has never been known as a top-tier putter maker, but after two wins at Majors in 2009 (both Opens) the Nike Method Putter is looking to change all of that. It was just a matter of [...]

Pioneer's New 3D Compatible Receiver

Sony beat Pioneer to the punch when it announced the STR-DN1010 3D compatible home audio receiver early in February, but that doesn’t mean Pioneer’s out of the fight. In fact the recently announced VSX-820-K has many features at least on paper that make it a better option if you can accept having just a 5.1 [...]

Get More Desk in Less Space

As men bound to our computers and desks when we’re not out reviewing gear, we’re constantly on the prowl for desk solutions that meet both our design and function requirements. Our latest find is the clean yet sophisticated trundle desk from Offi. Sporting a hidden second surface that expands out to double the desk’s already [...]

Changing the World of Sports, One Ball at a Time

Sports are an American obsession and always will be. The sad thing is consumers never really put much thought into where or how sports balls are manufactured. According to Fair Trade Sports founder Scott James, over 70% of the world’s sports balls are manufactured in Salkot, Pakistan, by a labor force predominantly formed of children. [...]

Own the Award-Winning Bike in a Glorious New Look

Mechanically identical to the award winning standard 2009 Daytona 675, this race-bred sport bike was built to turn heads thanks to new Pearl White body paneling and distinctive Sparkle Blue paint detailing on the swing arm and frame. With the lightest and narrowest chassis in its class (its frame weighs a mere 19lbs), this beast [...]

Where Sleep, Steel, and Style Meet

Those in the market for upgrading their sleeping lair can’t go wrong with the Architecture bed from Room&Board. Designed to command presence in any setting, its handmade steel frame exudes masculinity while providing enough compromise to get the nod of approval from your partner. Made in Minnesota and hand-welded for extra structural stability, the Architecture [...]

You Didn't Think a USGA Restriction Would Deter Nike, Did You?

When the USGA set limits on coefficient of restitution (COR or “spring-like effect”) that a club can produce, they though they had drawn a line in the sand for how efficiently a driver could transfer energy to the ball. And for a long time they had. That is, until Nike Golf engineered the new Victory [...]

...And This One is Just Right

Usually, when we conduct a golf club test here at Gear Patrol, it’s just that: “A” club test. Seeing as we couldn’t agree on which Adams hybrid to take our hacks with, we had them send three. Adams Golf has long been the hybrid-industry leader for pros and duffers alike. Considering that each hybrid is [...]

Make Your iPhone Your New Running Partner

As part of my 1/2 marathon training, I’ve enlisted the help of RunKeeper to act as my virtual coach and running companion. While tracking time is all well and good, the RunKeeper Pro App utilizes the iPhone’s GPS to measure distance, speed, and average pace. It will even give you verbal updates on each metric [...]

The Story of the Jackson Hole Air Force

What started with a group of hard charging, adrenaline chasing ski bums would ultimately change the face of extreme skiing forever. Swift. Silent. Deep. is the story of a band of renegades who pioneered what we know today as backcountry skiing.  Except, in their case, it was considered out of bounds and unlawful. Originally, starting [...]

They Provide the Plan, You Provide the Sweat

How’s that New Year’s resolution to get back in shape coming? Not easy, is it? It can seem daunting if you’re not quite sure how to go about accomplishing said goal. Luckily, Men’s Fitness has taken the guess-work out of your gym work. Starting in January, they are offering a workout plan each and every [...]

Wireless Audio Solutions for Any Size Home

At the last Gear Patrol management meeting, my dirty little secret was exposed. I don’t own an audio system. No stereo, no home theater system, just a clock radio. After Ben and Eric picked their respective jaws up from the floor, they handed me the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 and sent me home to expand my [...]

Women Know Men's Skin Too

Lately, this guy’s face has been a mess. Maybe it’s stress, or the wildly fluctuating winter temps, but, either way, my face has paid the price. It’s dry, tight, and irritated. Throw in my shaving requirements, and my face feels as if it was hit by a belt sander. Ugh. But I can report that [...]

Shake Up Your Workout Routine

Aqua Bags Australia-based Aqua Bags has just the training tool to shake up your routine. Literally. Filled with water, the Aqua Bag is a resistance training aid that forces your body to compensate (read: stabilize) for the bag’s instability. It may seem harmless enough, but they claim it will engage muscles from your wrists down [...]