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Putting on the Squeeze

Compression wear for sports is nothing new.  Back in the ’70s, we used to snicker at the thought of pro football players wearing ballet tights under their pads. Runners have long known the benefits of muscle support and warmth provided by tights. But lately, compression wear is getting more sophisticated and targeted. So targeted in [...]

The Perfect Versatile Carry On

Designed to compliment your standard rolling luggage (or a great weekender bag), the large travel satchel from Briggs & Riley is about as practical, and well priced, as they come. Made of durable ballistic nylon, the satchel measures a roomy 12″ x 19″ x 9″ inches and features snapable corners that allow packers to expand [...]

A Prestigious Course of Study, Indeed

Back in November, Kingsford Charcoal invited us to attend Kingsford University, a several day event that involved tuning and honing our grilling skills and wine tasting chops. Yes, college would have been far more interesting this way. Never ones to turn down an opportunity involving fire lighting or consuming fine vittles and vino, we headed [...]

GP's Bradley & Ben Put Vegas (The Non-Casino Side) Through Its Paces

You might remember our teaser about this feature early last week. You know, that photo of yours truly leaping out of an airplane to his death? Okay okay, some call it skydiving, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t nervous as hell. Well, it’s finally time that we divulged the whole story, in Gear Patrol fashion. [...]

Meet the Fort Knox of Duffels

While domestic travelers might prefer basic hard shelled rolling luggage for standard trips confined to cabs, hotels, and airports, for anything off the beaten path these convenient packers don’t cut it. That doesn’t mean however that hiking and adventure backpacks are the only feasible solution out there for trips with rugged demands. Take the BAD [...]

High-End Street Meets Luxury

<p Women have heels, we have sneakers. Like our better halves, sometimes you just can’t have too many pairs, especially when it comes to high-tops. Here at Gear Patrol, we’ve always been fans of Converse, but sometimes you want some tops with a little more sustenance. We found just that in the JUMP Vanquish.

Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail...

The urban commute can be a harrowing and dirty business, even when the weather’s nice. When inclement weather comes a calling though, it’s a challenge to keep yourself dry, even more so your beloved gear. The SealLine Urban Backpack is made to solve that very problem. As one of the world’s leading water resistant bag [...]

Pies, Since 1947

Somewhat obscured by the greater West Los Angeles area itself, the Apple Pan is a relic of mid-century Los Angeles. From its 25 seat diner motif right down to it’s metal Lily Cup drink holders, little has changed since it opened in 1947. For the record, that’s a good thing.

One Bag, Many Uses

All guys need a bag. That bag can serve a different purposes for each of us, but in the end you need a reliable bag that helps get you through the day. Dusty, needs one to tote his yoga mat and energy water, then subsequently to carry his favorite German lager back home. Eric needs [...]

The Hotel Your Older Brother Would Have Designed

After eye balling the hell out their first three locations (Portland, Seattle, and Palm Springs) from a far, Gear Patrol was psyched to learn ACE Hotel was finally opening an east coast locale in New York City. We got the chance to check out the newly opened location in Manhattan a few weeks back, click [...]

The New York Crew Takes a Much Needed Retreat to New Paltz

The Gear Patrol crew has been burning the candle at both ends lately (read: always) and, suffice it to say, a little R&R was desperately warranted. So, the Editors packed up Eric’s Rover and headed to New Paltz, NY for a weekend of golf, grilling, and general male bonding. If you’re like me, you may [...]

Jason Heaton Takes On Sri Lanka’s Hill Country By Bicycle

By the middle of Day Three, Upali’s knee could take no more. Turning the cranks caused him shooting pain and his knee was starting to swell. We had 1,500 metres of climbing ahead of us, and he wisely chose to flag down a tuk-tuk to take him on ahead. When they disappeared from sight, I [...]

Clean, drinkable water is critical to life on this planet and is a resource that those of us in first world countries often take for granted. That is, unless you’ve traveled far enough to know otherwise. In the past, though, portable options for purifying fresh water while traveling have been pretty dismal. Boiling, of course, [...]

John Allan’s has hooked up Gear Patrol readers based in the Chicago area with a major solid. We’ve got 25 exclusive invitations to the new John Allan’s Chicago Club opening (Thursday, May 14th) and we’re itching to give them away. Come rub shoulders with Men’s Health, John Allan’s team, a few Gear Patrol crew members, [...]

On-The-Go Disposable Toothbrush

There are times in every man’s life when he needs the feeling of a freshly brushed mouth but finds himself without the aid of a toothbrush, toothpaste, or water. In the past, he might have tried to get by with mints or gum, but we all know how ineffective those alternatives are after slamming down [...]