In Support of Better Beer
In college, my Dutch finance professor once postulated, “Why is drinking American beer akin to making love on a canoe?” His response: “Because it’s fuc%@g near water”. Bull. Like water no more, American beer has gone the distance. It goes without saying that the revival of craft brewers is in full force and these titans [...]
It's Like Some Kind of Shaving Cream Time Machine...
By Gear Patrol Reader Amos Kwon Tired of confusing your shaving cream for a can of Reddi-Whip? Annoyed with the green, gelatinous crust that grows overnight on the lip of said can? Then it’s time to engage the flux capacitor and visit the 1920s with Portland General Store’s Tobacco Wet Shave Jelly ($12). Not the [...]
Don't Just Hold Your Pants Up
By Gear Patrol Reader Brett Prior The Patagonia Friction Belt breaks away from the dreary leather belt that often straps in our whimsical being. After looking for the perfect belt for well over a year, I finally realized that I was looking in all the wrong places. I realized that I do not need my [...]
Packing to the Max (Legal Carry-On That Is)
By Guest Writer Taylor Gould Everyone needs a good weekend bag and, as a college student, the backpack is generally the preferred choice. However, a recent gift has changed my opinion: the Patagonia MLC ($160), or Maximum Legal Carry-On. This bag is a godsend. It holds a ton! Patagonia says it can hold between 3-5 [...]
Hydration for Those on the Go
By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Michael O’Brien When it comes to stubborn New Englanders, hiking up in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is ideal. We’re all seeking the majestic, clear views these 4,000 footers have to offer but we often underestimate the preparation needed to tackle them. A key to these hikes often overlooked by [...]
DNA Unmatched in Cushioning and Responsiveness
By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Michael O’Brien The fact that the Brooks Glycerin 8 ($129.95) men’s neutral running shoe earned Editor’s Choice recognition in the most recent edition of Runner’s World is no mistake. The shoe’s new DNA cushioning technology, improved, softer and more individually responsive than even the previous Hydroflow, allows each runner [...]
The Essence of All-Mountain Style and Versatility
By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Michael O’Brien The Dynastar Big Trouble ($454) is the perfect solution for the advanced level skier looking for planks that can do it all. The skis’ versatility is their number one strength, in addition to the twin-tipped design, larger than average widths and contours (124-92-114) allowing you to float [...]
Green Is The Color Of Grilling Cred
By Gear Patrol Reader Jack Woods: It’s late afternoon. You’re strolling around whatever town you calling home these days, looking great in your J. Crew denim shirt, Henschel Hat, Thorogood Moc Toe Boots, wielding the Swiss+ Tech Utili-key XT 8-in-1 in your pocket, when that familiar cattle prod jolt to your hunger sensors has your [...]
(Make Sure) You Have Chosen Wisely
By Gear Patrol Reader Patrick Jobin If the average business person or desk bound fellow were to determine how much time they spend in their office chair, they would be surprised. At 40 hours per week, they’d rack up approximately 1900 hours over the course of a year. Multiply that by the average number of [...]
Gear Patrol Teams up with MyGolfSpy for a Behind the Scenes Look
From Gear Patrol readers MyGolfSpy: Gear Patrol has enlisted the help of friend and fellow golf nut MyGolfSpy to bring you more in-depth golf coverage. Short Intro To The SeeMore Putting Company The SeeMore Putter Company has had an interesting ride in the putter industry since its inception back in 1997. After Payne Stewart won [...]
Man Up Your Desk
By Gear Patrol Reader Zach Warner Someway, somehow, most men are obsessed with office accoutrements, whether they realize it or not. I’m apt to say that most of you reading this will agree that a requirement for any man is to have a proper workspace – beyond the office cubicle, no matter how small or [...]
A Shave Fit for a King You
By Gear Patrol Reader Rory C. Lately, I have been in search of the ultimate shave gel for my daily morning routine. Now finally, after much trying (and face-scraping in the process), I landed on this beauty of a product, King of Shaves Alpha Shave Gel. One of its best features is that it goes [...]
Gear Patrol Gets Powered Up
By Gear Patrol Reader Kirk Ward When walking into your favorite running, biking, or sporting goods store, you’re usually confronted with a variety of powders, gels, bars, etc. that promise to make you RUN FASTER, GO FURTHER, LIFT A SMALL AIRPLANE, CLIMB MT. EVEREST (cue Powerthirst YouTube clip). The claims can get confusing, so we’re [...]
Polos For Guys Looking Past The Croc and Pony
By Gear Patrol Reader Jered Thompson I consider myself pretty much a t-shirt kind of guy, but last year while shopping at Urban Outfitters, I got turned on to a polo shirt company called Attus Apparel. Unlike most of the typical logos found on most polos (think: crocs and ponies), these shirts have strippers, forties, [...]
Here's a Table You Might 'Fall' For
By Gear Patrol Reader Demitri Rusel: Designer Chris Pritchard of SIDD Fine Woodworking has created an instantly iconic piece in his Domino coffee table. The inspiration is as obvious as the name, but the treatment is both intelligent and elegant. Each of these intriguing tables is hand built by a single craftsman over a period [...]
