A Guy Friendly Table Setting
Placemats are a dining accessory many single guys take for granted. Putting them on the table just seems like extra, unnecessary work. Plus the act of washing them after a few meals just adds insult to injury. Though we won’t disagree with either of those points, we will stop to remind you that details like [...]
If Anyone Orders Merlot...
As a man always looking for ways to stretch his dollar, trying to find a good wine on the cheap is certainly never a simple task. After all, there’s no better than for having a few bottles of red stocked, than when you’re throwing down a batch of Gear Burgers or Steak-Au-Poivre. It’s times like [...]
It Just Doesn't Get Any Hotter Than This
We see a lot of innovative gear stroll through the proverbial doors of Gear Patrol HQ. That said, it’s not too often that we find ourselves taken aback by a product that is truly unique in doing its job far better than any of its competitors. Still, that’s just how we feel about The Grate [...]
From Bullets to Bottles
Is there a wine rack with more masculine appeal than this? Survey says no. Built from a vintage ammunition box dating back to the 1960′s and 70′s, with a few minor alterations this rustic wood case has been perfectly re-purposed from that of annihilation to inebriation. Well…perhaps annihilation might still apply if you managed to [...]
The Easy Way to Mix Fire with Fire
Whether or not you’re a fan of spicy food, it’s time to throw concern for your taste buds aside. Fire roasted, stuffed jalapeño peppers with cheese and other savory ingredients, are an appetizer that’s sure to knock your final summer entertaining stints out of the park. Holding up to 18 stuffed or whole peppers upright, [...]
Bringing It, 21st Century Style
Ditch the Xbox (ok let’s not get crazy, just put it down) and check out a real game. Billet Bones is making heirloom grade Dominoes sets out in Arizona. Gear Patrol got a custom set and suffice it to say, we’re impressed. Click through to read more.
How one handles themselves, particularly while eating in the presence of others, can make an enormous impression. Though, genetically, we may not differ much from our chimpanzee brethren (yes, evolution), that doesn’t excuse us from eating like them. Today’s topic in our 30 Days of Upgrades Initiative focuses on proper table etiquette. Forget the sophomoric [...]
The BMW of Patio Umbrellas
Long for warmer days? How about an ice cold Corona, a good book, and nothing but the sound of the ocean or your iPod?
Throw Down Anytime, Anywhere A man’s college years are crucial testing grounds for good and bad ideas. Hindsight shows downing six shots of whiskey and streaking the dean’s lawn was a bad idea. Kissing your best friend’s girl afterwards probably was too. On the other hand, filling cups with beer and tossing ping pong balls [...]
Dessert has a New Dress Code The next time a female house guest develops a craving for late night sweets, serve it on one of these guaranteed charmers. Made of fine china, each plate is printed with a bow tie in various states of knot-assembly and perfectly captures the haberdashery look only Ralph Lauren could [...]
A Man-tastic Resource for the Holidays Have you ever wanted to be the guy who gives a kick ass toast at a holiday party? Or perhaps you no longer want to be the dude who can only be trusted to bring chips and dip. Either way, the holiday season is chock full of opportunities to [...]
Live Green And Still Live Easy As self a proclaimed technology addict it’s been hard justifying my desire for national sustainability considering that even while turned off my home theater has enough lights glowing to rival the Vegas strip. I jest not. Then I stumbled across this simple yet ingenious device on Popular Mechanics. Aptly [...]
Wireless Speaker Solution that Finally Lives Up To Its Promise [click to enlarge image] One disadvantage of having a gadget and gear addiction is that eventually you find little impresses you. So it goes without saying that I had my doubts when the decision was made to test the unit during our last Gear Patrol [...]
Suddenly, you’ve found justification for owning a gas-guzzling SUV The gridiron season is upon us, finally. Are you geared up? Are you ready for the greatest right as an American man? Are you ready for tailgating? Land a touchdown before kick-off with Tailgating Innovations‘ Custom Tailgating Trailer. You’ll have satellite television piped through it’s 47 [...]
Drinking is fun. That’s undeniable. So why not have something just as clever and stylish as you to serve your beverages in this summer. After looking high and low for a vessel that qualified I came across the Cubist Cocktail Set. A perfect way to serve that martini without the dainty glass. The set includes [...]
