Communicate Your Sunny Disposition

By Dusty OverbycloseAuthor: Dusty Overby Name: Dusty Overby
Email: doverby@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: Gents… my name is Dusty. To date, I have been resident amongst the masses of Gear Patrol devotees. Now, I have received a different calling. My charge is to shrug off the casual and carefree life of one who solely reads; I am to eschew the selfish pleasures man-info consumption, and to, instead, contribute mighty works of journalistic prowess suitable for the enlightenment of the Gear Patrol audience. I’m sure that we would all agree that Gear Patrol shines as a bright beacon in the world of Men’s Lifestyle and Leisure. With numerous other sites and magazines vying for your attention, you read Gear Patrol because it cuts through the worthless flotsam and jetsam the other sites and blogs rehash day in and day out, bringing you a unique perspective on the latest gizmos and whatnots that matter to you. Well, it just so happens that I majored in gizmos and minored in whatnots. Hopefully, my background and experiences will allow me to deliver piping-hot and tasty content direct to you from my areas of expertise. I was schooled in the beautiful Southeastern U.S. of A. There I spent only a modicum of time in actual class; instead wisely opting to hone other skills such as video game dominance (Ed: Dusty’s GoldenEye skills were unparalleled - full stop), media and entertainment studies, and indulging my competitive nature. Post graduation, I sojourned for three years in southern Germany. There, I garnered a great appreciation for European culture as well as their longstanding brewing traditions/skills. Needless to say, travel is up there on my list of personal passions. Now I am back in the States where, by day, I work in sales and marketing in the construction industry. Also, I’m an on-again, off-again runner who enjoys many outdoor activities, preeminent among them being a fanatical, though rarely fantastical, golfer. That being said, you may have to indulge some of my written idiosyncrasies. If my posts get too wacky, surely someone will let me know (Eric?). I plan to bring a bit of wit and wisdom to a community that clearly already has them in spades. Fellow readers, I shall do you proud by helping advance Gear Patrol in advancing you. After all, it’s a good bet that at least some of what entertains me just might entertain you too. Dusty can be reached for question or comments via e-mail at doverby@gearpatrol.com.See Authors Posts (129) on Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 15:15 | Comment Now

There are plenty of reasons to go hands-free with your cell phone whilst driving. Decreasing distractions, obeying local laws, and the simple fact that your girlish arms can’t take the punishment of holding a phone …

Smart Tracking for Smarter Training

By Ben BowerscloseAuthor: Ben Bowers Name: Ben Bowers
Email: bbowers@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/bbowers/
About: See Authors Posts (206) on Wednesday, 2 Sep, 2009 – 12:31 | One Comment

Anyone looking to tally precise details of their cycling endeavors should mull over buying the Edge 500. This lightweight GPS-Based cycling computer is a data nuts dream and calculates everything including speed, distance, calories burned, …

DIY Interior Bling, Minus the Budget Sting

By Ben BowerscloseAuthor: Ben Bowers Name: Ben Bowers
Email: bbowers@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/bbowers/
About: See Authors Posts (206) on Thursday, 30 Jul, 2009 – 11:47 | Comment Now

There once was a time when having TV’s in your car was a feature only the most bejeweled of new money rappers could obtain. It stood as a point of distinction for the bling elite …

Finally, Someone's Improved the Car Charger

By Ben BowerscloseAuthor: Ben Bowers Name: Ben Bowers
Email: bbowers@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/bbowers/
About: See Authors Posts (206) on Tuesday, 21 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | One Comment

Typically, car phone chargers are nothing to write home about. You stick them in what used to be known as the “cigarette lighter” (back before smoking became equated with terrorism), plug in your phone, and …

By Ben BowerscloseAuthor: Ben Bowers Name: Ben Bowers
Email: bbowers@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/bbowers/
About: See Authors Posts (206) on Tuesday, 30 Dec, 2008 – 12:50 | Comment Now

Back Seat Drive? Not When You Can Back Seat Watch.

It’s no fun having Jeeves drive while you’re sober, if it means missing your shows. Ten years ago, you were living the high life if you …

Ski Conditions? I Got Your Ski Conditions. 7 Days Worth Of 'Em.

By Patrick TuttlecloseAuthor: Patrick Tuttle Name: Patrick Tuttle
Email: ptuttle@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/ptuttle/
About: 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.See Authors Posts (93) on Wednesday, 24 Dec, 2008 – 11:02 | One Comment

With global warming eroding the once consistent weather forecasts of Old Man Winter, how’s a man to know what to expect on the slopes? Choose the wrong day and the most action you’ll get …

By Patrick TuttlecloseAuthor: Patrick Tuttle Name: Patrick Tuttle
Email: ptuttle@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/ptuttle/
About: 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.See Authors Posts (93) on Wednesday, 29 Oct, 2008 – 22:21 | Comment Now

21st Century Breadcrumbs
The BackTrack is required directional gear for outdoorsmen and parking-lot goers alike.
Let’s face it. Some people are directionally challenged. Hell, one of the guys here can’t even make it to the golf …

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Friday, 29 Feb, 2008 – 6:17 | Comment Now

Factory car navigation systems are one of the last bastions of sheer profit motive in the car industry. Well, outside of repairs. $2,500-$3,000 for a crippled navigation system that’s outdated within a year. Seriously?
Take our …

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Monday, 17 Dec, 2007 – 17:09 | Comment Now

The Dash Express is a new level of car GPS/navigation units.
It’s Dash Driver network selects your route based on up-to-the-minute traffic data that is automatically and anonymously exchanged via the most reliable source&emdash;other Dash devices.t …

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Monday, 3 Dec, 2007 – 15:26 | Comment Now

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Eclipse by Fujitsu Ten is one of the top dogs in car and mobile audio. TomTom is just the same in the mobile navigation realm.
We suppose it only makes sense that …