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Hardware for Hard Alcohol

By Ben Bowers on Friday, 6 Nov, 2009 – 16:44 | Comment Now

Just because you want to prep the best possible cocktails at home doesn’t mean you have to mortgage the house for bar tools. Made of 18/8 stainless-steel in gleaming finish with handles wrapped in …

Under The Milky Way Posters

We'll Take All 9, Please

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 5 Nov, 2009 – 13:02 | 4 Comments

There’s not a lot to explain about this series of posters by visual artist/student Ross Berens. The visual appeal to your inner-astrologist needs no explanation. We’ll let you imagine how great an oversized framed print …

Porter Cable 18V Lithium Drill Kit

Don't Get Screwed by Using the Wrong Tool

By Dusty Overby

closeAuthor: 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 Thursday, 5 Nov, 2009 – 10:30 | Comment Now

There are certain tools that every man needs, regardless of his station. From the suburban DIY guru to the loft-dweller with nary a free cupboard, much less a full-out workshop, each one among us can …

Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer

License to Fry

By Anthony Huang

closeAuthor: Anthony Huang Name: Anthony Huang
Email: ahuang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com/
About: Hello, gentlemen; this is Anthony, and this is my long-awaited bio post (according to the ever-pestering Eric, anyway). Personally, I think Gear Patrol is making me poorer. Not the best idea in today’s economy but, what the hell - hopefully, Citi will fall after I purchase a few barrels of JD. As one of the very first readers, I’ve enjoyed watching the site grow from one new post every few days to several articles daily - finding more and more gear I could add to my ever-growing collection. So, I find it a great honor that I was selected to join The GP Crew. Despite many failed attempts to get Eric to write my bio for me (so I could envelop myself in Call of Duty at his pad), he remained stalwart, and I was relegated to alternative measures: interviewing myself. So without further ado, I give you Anthony vs. Anthony - on the hot seat. [Continued after the jump] Tell us a little about yourself. My editors know me to be laid back, obsessed with finding deals on the finer things in life, and one who tends to over-research products. Why? To convince myself that I desperately need something, then not buy it. It’s a sordid affair. That’s pretty rough. Anything else? I’m also a fanatic when it comes to reading about random articles and an irate, foul-mouthed lunatic when it comes to playing video games (Ed: True). I’m perpetually on the move, calling New York, Chattanooga, and Memphis home. What’s one embarrassing moment you’d like to share with our readers and forever be published on the internet for the whole world to see? Gee, Anthony, when you put it that way… Oh wait… actually, looking back one of the funniest events (not for me at the time) had to be when I was learning how to ride a bike. Being the young and ever-confident 5 year old trying to keep up with an older bro, I decided to try and show off by riding my bike down the hill - sans training wheels. So what happened? I think this YouTube clip might be the closest dramatization of the actual events: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OszlUvXGsfw Why that moment? Because, well… you fall down and you keep going and that’s what guys do. The old adage applies here: if you can’t laugh at yourself, you shouldn’t be laughing at all. What’s your biggest vice? An outrageously good deal (think: slickdeals.net). Oh, and Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve. Is there anything embarrassing you can tell us about Eric Yang? Eric is supafly smooth (Ed: I’d debate “supafly”). I’m still waiting for him to trip up; we all are, actually. Such events are rarer than spotting Nessie. If we ever go on that golf trip next year, then maybe I (we) can catch one of those rare moments on camera.See Authors Posts (36) on Friday, 30 Oct, 2009 – 13:30 | 5 Comments

Every holiday season, someone burns their house down while trying to fry a turkey inside. Why anyone decides to fry a turkey indoors is beyond our comprehension, but we’re willing to bet there won’t be …

Humanscale Element LED Task Light

Light-Bright

By Trent Pitts on Thursday, 29 Oct, 2009 – 14:30 | Comment Now

Humanscale has helped solve many of the issues that plague the office environment: uncomfortable seating, keyboards and mice that cause stress on the wrists, and cluttered desktops. They have also thought through the cheaply made, …

Denizli Gentleman’s Club 3-Piece Brandy Set

The Right Set for All Your Vices

By Ben Bowers on Thursday, 29 Oct, 2009 – 12:56 | Comment Now

Denizli Gentleman’s Club 3-Piece Brandy Set

Gents, it’s time to don your burgundy bathrobes and leave your top hats at the door. The Denizili Gentleman’s Club 3-Piece Brandy set is the perfect solution for the next time a buddy winds up …

Lane Furniture Chatham Storage Chest

A Coffee Table with Storage on the Brain

By Ben Bowers on Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 9:35 | One Comment

Inspired from what appears to be Craftsmen tool chests, or at least something along those lines, the Chatham storage cocktail table serves as an attractive masculine room centerpiece while still providing ample storage. Slide off …

Smith’s Diamond Sharpening Steel Rod

A Knife Can Never Be Too Sharp

By Eric Yang on Friday, 16 Oct, 2009 – 16:14 | 3 Comments

We’ve mentioned it before and we’ll mention it again, a man’s kitchen is only as good as his equipment. Caring for that equipment is not only good form, but it’s also how you achieve longevity. …

Eternaleds HydraLux-4 LED Bulb

Liquid Illuminati

By Trent Pitts on Friday, 16 Oct, 2009 – 0:27 | Comment Now

Eternaleds has engineered the world’s first liquid-cooled light bulb, the HydraLux-4, as part of their line of LED products designed for maximum efficiency. Their first fluid-filled offering is a 25 watt model, cooled with harmless …

Ashley Furniture Mia Bark Flip Flop Sofa

Stylish, Functional, and Affordable

By Ben Bowers on Thursday, 15 Oct, 2009 – 12:12 | 6 Comments

Ashley Furniture Mia Bark Flip Flop Sofa

Here at Gear Patrol, we evaluate furniture for its functionality just as much as for its looks, so it’s particularly nice when we come across pieces that feature both. Simple and modern, the Mia Bark’s …

Hardware for Hard Alcohol

We'll Take All 9, Please

Don't Get Screwed by Using the Wrong Tool

License to Fry

Light-Bright

The Right Set for All Your Vices

A Coffee Table with Storage on the Brain

A Knife Can Never Be Too Sharp

Liquid Illuminati

Stylish, Functional, and Affordable

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