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Super Bowl Grill

By Eric Yang on Friday, 18 Sep, 2009 – 15:32 | 5 Comments

Just because you invited 8 dozen people to your BBQ doesn’t excuse you from feeding each and every one of your guests a piping hot slab of grilled meat & veg. Host up and give …

10 Best, Must-Have Power Tools

Essential Equipment for the Handy Homeowner

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 (129) on Thursday, 17 Sep, 2009 – 9:30 | 7 Comments

From the moment ancient man first wielded tools to aid in mastery over his environment, their use has been embedded in the DNA of humankind. Men, in particular, have an innate sense of the crucial …

Illuzine Floating Magazine Rack

Modern Sheen for Magazines

By Ben Bowers on Thursday, 17 Sep, 2009 – 8:58 | One Comment

If you couldn’t tell, here at Gear Patrol we’re all big fans of magazines. The trouble is that our love of glossy print doesn’t play nicely with some of our editors’ pack-rat tendencies (re: Mr. …

Map of Manhattan Poster by Michael Albert

Can I Get A Vowel

By Eric Yang on Wednesday, 16 Sep, 2009 – 8:00 | Comment Now

Map of Manhattan Poster by Michael Albert

Looking for a piece of unique artwork? Then Michael Albert’s Map of Manhattan collage poster will certainly fit the bill. Looking like a ransom note that’s been blended and infused with steroids, the Map of …

CRKT Ignitor

One Hot Blade

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 (129) on Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 9:30 | Comment Now

We’ve shared some of our favorites from the good folks at Columbia River Knife & Tool before, and here is another fine example of their handiwork. The new Ignitor is a perfect little tech-folder, as …

Craftsman CAP Wrench Bottle Opener

Don't Call It An Opener

By Jon Gaffney on Friday, 11 Sep, 2009 – 11:55 | 4 Comments

Bottle caps were surrendering to the Cap Wrench quicker than the French to…well anyone and everyone.

Ralph Lauren Haberdashery Collection Wallcoverings

Give Bold A Second Glance

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 10 Sep, 2009 – 12:30 | One Comment

Ralph Lauren Haberdashery Collection Wallcoverings

Gap has made it plainly clear that plaid is in. That’s all well and good, but the traditional look of fall doesn’t have to extend to just your oxford shirts. The Ralph Lauren Home Haberdashery …

OXO Good Grips Silicone Cooking Colander

Taking the Strain Out of Straining

By Ben Bowers on Thursday, 10 Sep, 2009 – 12:00 | Comment Now

OXO Good Grips Silicone Cooking Colander

Transferring massive pots of boiling water and their cooked contents from stove to sink is one maneuver most cooks never look forward to. It’s dangerous, heavy, and an overall pain in the ass. For those …

EZ Mount Cell Phone Charging Station

Have Outlet, Will Charge

By Eric Yang on Tuesday, 8 Sep, 2009 – 15:16 | 2 Comments

We’re big fans of clever space utilization; consequently, it’s surprising that we haven’t come across something like this before. The EZ Mount Cell Phone Charging Station replaces your standard two-outlet wall plate with a wider …

Best Made Company Axes

The Axe George Washington Would Have Used, In 2009

By Eric Yang on Friday, 4 Sep, 2009 – 14:14 | 2 Comments

The duo behind Best Made Company (designer and author Peter Buchanan-Smith, and outdoorsman and environmental entrepreneur Graeme Cameron) aim to make you rethink the value of a quality axe. The two are men with accomplishments …

Super Bowl Grill

Essential Equipment for the Handy Homeowner

Modern Sheen for Magazines

Can I Get A Vowel

One Hot Blade

Don't Call It An Opener

Give Bold A Second Glance

Taking the Strain Out of Straining

Have Outlet, Will Charge

The Axe George Washington Would Have Used, In 2009

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