Biff Tannen, Eat Your Heart Out!

By Jon GaffneycloseAuthor: Jon Gaffney Name: Jon Gaffney
Email: jgaffney@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: I joined Gear Patrol because I love searching for gear in my free time, and I felt the need to pass on my knowledge. As an avid reader of everything online, my bookmark list is about as bloated as George Costanza’s wallet; needless to say, my tastes are eclectic. So, readers, prepare yourselves for variety. That said, I know that you work hard for your disposable income, so if I recommend something you can be sure I’ve done the research to know that it’s worth your while. Outside of the gear, I am a born and bred New Englander who recently completed a 2 year stint below the Mason-Dixon Line, and I’m glad to have the Sox and Pats on local programming again (Please refrain from any TB Rays or NY Giants jokes). I’m also a Social Media dork so feel free to hit me up on Twitter @jongaffney. I graduated not too long ago with a BS in Marketing and, according to my friends, an MS in the History Channel. As a collegiate athlete, my interest and passion for sports and fitness has carried with me. I’m always up for an adrenaline fix whether it’s from the gym, from skydiving, or from an intense game of ultimate. That’s me in a nutshell, and if any one has suggestions, comments, disagreements, or something you think I should review just shoot me an email. Slainte!See Authors Posts (60) on Monday, 31 Aug, 2009 – 11:19 | 3 Comments

Toyota recently set the Gear Patrol crew loose amongst the hills of the Cleveland National Forest in California for some off-roading with a pack of their latest trail-worthy vehicles. We got behind the wheel(s) of …

Gear Patrol Details the Cream of the Playstation 3 Crop

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 (123) on Tuesday, 25 Aug, 2009 – 12:09 | 20 Comments

Your Gear Patrol editors certainly appreciate good video games. In fact, those of us hailing from the University of Tennessee could likely pool our credit hours sacrificed before the throne of N64 and have a …

The Style Guru Talks To Gear Patrol About His Style, Pet Peeves, and His New Book

By Torrey McMurraycloseAuthor: Torrey McMurray Name: Torrey McMurray
Email: tmcmurray@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com/
About: See Authors Posts (18) on Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 9:30 | One Comment

Gear Patrol was recently given the opportunity to speak with fashion/style guru Tom Julian, author of the new book, Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Style. It was an honor to speak with someone who has …

(Make Sure) You Have Chosen Wisely

By Guest WritercloseAuthor: Guest Writer Name: Guest Writer
Email: info@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (39) on Tuesday, 14 Jul, 2009 – 13:30 | 9 Comments

By Gear Patrol Reader Patrick Jobin
If the average business person or desk bound fellow were to determine how much time they spend in their office chair, they would be surprised. At 40 hours per week, …

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 (92) on Friday, 10 Jul, 2009 – 16:30 | 6 Comments

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, …

By Brian HuangcloseAuthor: Brian Huang Name: Brian Huang
Email: brianhuang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (61) on Friday, 26 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 7 Comments

By Brian Huang and Gear Patrol Reader Ty Alley:
We at Gear Patrol love watches. There’s no doubt that we have a fascination with timepieces here. While we enjoy talking about and introducing you to all …

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 (92) on Thursday, 25 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 6 Comments

Today we tackle a domain over which all men love to preside… meal time. Somewhere, somehow the expectation has develop that real men eat steak and potatoes and always go back for seconds. Our culture …

By Roger DawkinscloseAuthor: Roger Dawkins Name: Roger Dawkins
Email: rdawkins@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/rdawkins/
About: “There Ain’t No Way to Hide Your Lyin Eyes.” That song is playing on the radio right now. I don’t like it, but I know it—from when I was a kid 20 years ago. I think it played on the car stereo sometimes when we were going on family holidays to the north east coast of Australia or something. Now it’s playing while I’m at work. It’s the kind of song (and radio station) that doesn’t offend anyone in my communal office. I don’t mind stuff like that, ’cause if there were pumping tunes, they’d distract me from my grueling tasks. I used to lecture Sydney’s wasted youth about the academic importance of the movies, but now I write about hair. My new surfboard is right here on the ground, next to my desk. It’s in a new cover: a “slim fit.” It’s svelte, like a compact attaché case full of weapons or money. I think that, as I grab the cover’s handle and carry my light 5?11 to the car at the end of the day towards the long drive through the tolls and down the tunnel and past the beach, back to my house on a crowded street in Bondi.See Authors Posts (7) on Wednesday, 24 Jun, 2009 – 16:52 | 3 Comments

There’s a guy that I occasionally bump into in the street who finishes every sentence by saying, “…you know what I mean?” It drives me crazy. I find myself thinking, “No, I don’t know what …

By Kahn KimcloseAuthor: Kahn Kim Name: Kahn Kim
Email: kkim@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com/
About: See Authors Posts (4) on Tuesday, 23 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 17 Comments

Every generation has its defining crisis, a moment in history where hostile elements are tensely opposed to the max and shit’s going down one way or the other. As you can imagine, for each circumstance …

By Guest WritercloseAuthor: Guest Writer Name: Guest Writer
Email: info@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (39) on Monday, 22 Jun, 2009 – 21:30 | 4 Comments

By Gear Patrol reader Mitch Granger
For most of us, dressing for work involves little thought. We wake up, put on the obligatory pieces of clothing that insure we’re appropriately dressed based on our position and …