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Question: Do You Have A Fever… For Grilling?

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 11 Jun, 2009 – 9:30 | 9 Comments
Question: Do You Have A Fever… For Grilling?

Christopher Walken famously stated that he needed more cowbell to cure his fever. This summer, more of us will be eating at home than ever before (a good thing), and that likely means more of …

Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 10: Know What Sunglasses Fit Your Face And Remember To Never Wear Them Indoors

By Guest Writer on Wednesday, 10 Jun, 2009 – 20:31 | 22 Comments
Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 10: Know What Sunglasses Fit Your Face And Remember To Never Wear Them Indoors

By Gear Patrol Reader Zach Warner
One of my favorite discoveries on Gear Patrol was when I scrolled to the bottom of the site and saw the little hidden statement that said “Resolution #1: Don’t Be …

30 Days of Upgrades

By Dusty Overby on Tuesday, 9 Jun, 2009 – 16:07 | Comment Now
30 Days of Upgrades

Well, gents, we hope that you are enjoying reading this series of posts as much as we have enjoyed producing it. I feel confident that, together, we are aiding in the evolution of man-kind. Please …

Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 8: Know How to Make A Better Cup of Coffee Using A French Press

By Guest Writer on Monday, 8 Jun, 2009 – 16:56 | 37 Comments
Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 8: Know How to Make A Better Cup of Coffee Using A French Press

By Gear Patrol Reader Martin Levine:
Whether it’s the drag of a Monday morning or the need for a late weekend afternoon weekend pick-me-up, any man worth his salt caffeine should know how to prepare himself …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 6: Five Causes Of Stress And How You Can Easily Deal With Them

By Eric Yang on Saturday, 6 Jun, 2009 – 16:25 | 4 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 6: Five Causes Of Stress And How You Can Easily Deal With Them

The human mind never ceases to amaze. Why do we find ourselves irritated by or pleased by any particular occurrence? Moreover, how do those thing resonate in our lives outside of any particular instance?
As men, …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 5: Know 30 Films Essential For Men

By Guest Writer on Friday, 5 Jun, 2009 – 15:10 | 21 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 5: Know 30 Films Essential For Men

By Gear Patrol Reader Tim Chaffee
Each year, we men go about watching our fair share of movies. This summer, it will be blockbusters like Transformers 2, Angels & Demons, Up, and Star Trek. Of course, …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 4: Know How To Handle a 5-Speed

By Anthony Huang on Thursday, 4 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 11 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 4: Know How To Handle a 5-Speed

Driving a manual transmission is slowly working its way into the history books. Especially in this day and age, what with the higher-end manufacturers making SMG, PDK, flappy paddle gearboxes, and various other clutchless-manuals (no, …

Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 3: Know How to Say Thanks Through Writing

By Ben Bowers on Wednesday, 3 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 21 Comments
Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 3: Know How to Say Thanks Through Writing

Being raised in the south, I was taught that no matter how far electronic communication might advance over the next century, nothing quite shows thanks and appreciation like a handwritten note. Call it old fashioned. …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 2: Know How To Properly Order A Steak

By Eric Yang on Tuesday, 2 Jun, 2009 – 16:52 | 15 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 2: Know How To Properly Order A Steak

As a human, you are lucky. You are lucky to be comfortably situated in the food chain’s natural order. A place in which you are able (willing) to eat (enjoy) steak. Knowing that, you should …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 1: Know How To Pair A Shirt & Tie

By Eric Yang on Monday, 1 Jun, 2009 – 11:40 | 8 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 1: Know How To Pair A Shirt & Tie

There isn’t a lot you can be certain of in these wayfaring times, but one sure bet is the you’re going to be sweating bullets this summer. If you live in an area with impenetrable …