A New Sartorial Destination For Men

A view of the Tribeca Men’s Shop circa 1968    [click on image to enlarge]

Today, J.Crew opened their first store for men, and men only - The Tribeca Men’s Shop. The outfitting destination is a collection of unique men’s items, foregoing the massive retail chain look for a look and feel that can be best described as a mix between brown liquor and boutique. The items you’ll find here are just as unique so find comfort knowing that your purchase won’t be worn by some fellow you run into in the parking lot.

J.Crew’s overarching vintage/French style is in full force at the 925 sq ft Tribeca Men’s Shop with Mackintosh coats, Italian suits, vintage oxford shirts, leather messenger bags, and well-priced cashmere sweaters in abundance. Better yet the pricing isn’t much more than what you’d see in a regular mall-bound J.Crew.

Gear Patrol got a sneak-peak at the store earlier this week and we must admit that the soothing notion of being in a store curated and designed by men gave us an entirely new perspective on the J.Crew brand. The mix of vintage prep, rotating art exhibits in the dressing area, and unique one-offs like Thomas Mason shirting, Baracuta jackets, tie clips/bars, and old Rolex watches made us think hard and carefully about turning our dining rooms into renovated liquor stores.

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Visit J.Crew Tribeca Men’s Shop @ 235 W. Broadway, New York, NY. | Shop products @ J.Crew

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If spending time in southern Utah’s red rock canyons hiking 10-20 miles daily - without tents, matches, flashlights, sounds like your idea of a good time, then we’ve got the trip for you.

Described as a low-tech wilderness experience, discover how to survive the harsh desert and push past the false limits your mind has set for your body on the Boulder Outdoor Survival School’s (B.O.S.S.) signature field course. Armed with a only knife, water cup, and poncho, thanks to renowned survival experts, you’ll learn Chuck Norris toughness drinking from rivers, finding edible plants and lighting fires by rubbing sticks together.

Make no mistake these trips are not for the feint of heart and in order to be accepted you must first be evaluated by a doctor to ensure you’re in acceptable health. Additionally all participants are required to sign a battery of legal waivers, as well as perform a series of physical tests before being allowed to set off.

However if a challenge is what you seek, there’s no better place to find it, and you if manage to complete it we’ll be the first to acknowledge you’re a certified badass.

Cost: $1265 - $3625 @ Boulder Outdoor Survival School

For those of you planning on being at Beijing’s international coming out party this summer (aka, the Olympics), having these guys in your pocket should go a long way in helping you reach the festivities. Featuring the most popular attractions, venues and destinations in Beijing, each card clearly displays the location name, along with detailed directions in Chinese, and a phonetic pronunciation of the place name in English.

Let’s face it, Chinese isn’t really the kind of language you just ‘wing’, and since the majority of the capital cities 70,000 cabby’s have no grasp of English, keeping this simple set of palm sized cards handy should keep you drinking more and thinking less; and that translates to something we can all understand.

Cost: $10 @ Beijing Taxi Cards

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One of the problems with shaving while you’re on the go is you’ve got a lot of moving parts, and bulky ones at that. We found a solution from The Art of Shaving that’s got you covered. It’s the Carry On Kit. It includes the four elements of the Perfect Shave®. A process that guarantees optimal shaving results. A bonus is the included pouch with zip top closure that’s TSA carry-on approved.

Contains: (A) Pre-Shave Oil, (B) Genuine Badger Shaving Brush, (C) Shaving Cream Pump, and (D) After-Shave Balm

Cost: $60 @ The Art of Shaving

Also Shown: Victorinox/Swiss Army NXT Envoy Toiletry Bag ($65) | Hermes Men’s Leather Bracelet ($270) | Vera Wang for Men Eau de Toilette ($68)

Most all of the Gear Patrol writers reside in large metropolitan areas. Manhattan anyone? So we know the pains of urban living. Outside Magazine published their annual 20 Best Towns in America feature in the recently circulated August issue. This editor hails from Tennessee, so he’s proud to see a sister city on the list. Here are 10 of Outside’s 20 Best Towns in America:
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And if there happen to be an endless supply of cash at hand then all the better.

Or so the thought must have been with the creation of Ski Dubai, a 242,000 square foot indoor ski/snowboard slope with year round snow. Ski Dubai features 5 runs that fall a total of 196 feet over 1300 feet enclosed in a 30 degree Faranheit environment. Ski Dubai also stakes claim to the world’s first indoor black diamond run. Either way, probably too tame for the skiers and boarders here on Gear Patrol, but hey, you know what they say: “When in Dubai…”

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Cost: $50 per two hours @ Ski Dubai

Also See: Gear Patrol’s Ski and Snowboard coverage.

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