Snow Patrol By Way of iPhone

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 – 12:05 | Comment Now

The slopes of Whistler open November 26th and are home to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Ski season is here. Make sure you’re on fresh powder and amidst optimal ski conditions with the newly updated REI …

Because 3 Layers are Better than 1

By Ben BowerscloseAuthor: Ben Bowers Name: Ben Bowers
Email: bbowers@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/bbowers/
About: See Authors Posts (206) on Monday, 16 Nov, 2009 – 13:00 | Comment Now

Fur lined parkas are all the rage for men’s jackets this winter. That doesn’t mean that anything you’ll see on the runway can begin to match the functionality of the Burton Ranger. Designed with both …

The Way to Go When You Can't Grow

By Dusty OverbycloseAuthor: 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, 16 Nov, 2009 – 11:18 | 7 Comments

So we find ourselves smack in the middle of the month of Movember. The Gear Patrol crew is doing our part to raise awareness for men’s cancer research; likely many of you are doing the …

Know This Brand: Orage

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Wednesday, 30 Sep, 2009 – 15:44 | One Comment

Winter approaches. GP’s product research adapts. In continued efforts to highlight brands you may not know of, but should, we give you Orage. Hailing from Montreal, Québec, Orage is an all-season mountain/snow sport outfitter that …

The Right Bag For Pow Pow

By Ben BowerscloseAuthor: Ben Bowers Name: Ben Bowers
Email: bbowers@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/bbowers/
About: See Authors Posts (206) on Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 13:50 | One Comment

Ski and Snowboarding season is coming, and we know you’ve been waiting. Your mental preparations may be complete, but before you hit the slopes this year, consider upgrading your pack with the DAKINE Team Baker …

Gearing Up for Next Season

By Patrick TuttlecloseAuthor: Patrick Tuttle Name: Patrick Tuttle
Email: ptuttle@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/ptuttle/
About: I joined the gang at Gear Patrol because I believe that as men we often settle for less than the very best lifestyle we can attain. It’s been ingrained into our psyches to forgo certain products, services or lifestyles because they don’t fall within some antiquated male paradigm. Bunk. It’s time as men to stand up and redefine what’s rightfully ours. Much of what I have learned to this end has come through advice from guys who had the experiences and knowledge I was seeking. My only regret was not learning it sooner. Now I feel it’s my obligation to pass along what I know. I’m not saying I have all the answers but I’m happy to share what I’ve learned so far. On a more personal level, I live an active lifestyle and focus on my health and wellness as a means to sustain the frenetic pace. I also suffer from a case of golf-itis and spend a lot of my free time perusing that passion… ok, obsession. I aim to incorporate relevant fitness and golf content into Gear Patrol’s expanding coverage of all things male. Like the rest of the crew I can’t stand over-hyped, under-performing products. None of that crap will be perpetuated here.See Authors Posts (93) on Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 9:30 | Comment Now

Scorching summer heat and sweltering humidity may not prompt you to think about wool socks, but it’s never too early to start preparing for your favorite fall/winter activities.  In fact, now is a prime opportunity …

A Gauntlet of Warmth for the Slopes

By Brian HuangcloseAuthor: Brian Huang Name: Brian Huang
Email: brianhuang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (61) on Friday, 6 Mar, 2009 – 14:28 | 3 Comments

No matter how many different types of winter gloves I go through, I always have the same problem. They all start out fairly warm to some degree, but then as the day wears on, my …

Conditions be damned, I've got interchangeable lenses

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comment Now

Winter sports nearing their season’s end? Hardly. With flights as cheap as they are now, powder hounds need only look to the Rockies, Canada, and Vermont. Time to gear up - this time it’s with …

Ski Conditions? I Got Your Ski Conditions. 7 Days Worth Of 'Em.

By Patrick TuttlecloseAuthor: Patrick Tuttle Name: Patrick Tuttle
Email: ptuttle@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/author/ptuttle/
About: I joined the gang at Gear Patrol because I believe that as men we often settle for less than the very best lifestyle we can attain. It’s been ingrained into our psyches to forgo certain products, services or lifestyles because they don’t fall within some antiquated male paradigm. Bunk. It’s time as men to stand up and redefine what’s rightfully ours. Much of what I have learned to this end has come through advice from guys who had the experiences and knowledge I was seeking. My only regret was not learning it sooner. Now I feel it’s my obligation to pass along what I know. I’m not saying I have all the answers but I’m happy to share what I’ve learned so far. On a more personal level, I live an active lifestyle and focus on my health and wellness as a means to sustain the frenetic pace. I also suffer from a case of golf-itis and spend a lot of my free time perusing that passion… ok, obsession. I aim to incorporate relevant fitness and golf content into Gear Patrol’s expanding coverage of all things male. Like the rest of the crew I can’t stand over-hyped, under-performing products. None of that crap will be perpetuated here.See Authors Posts (93) on Wednesday, 24 Dec, 2008 – 11:02 | One Comment

With global warming eroding the once consistent weather forecasts of Old Man Winter, how’s a man to know what to expect on the slopes? Choose the wrong day and the most action you’ll get …

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Wednesday, 17 Dec, 2008 – 14:23 | Comment Now

What do you get when you mix a a classic Radio Flyer ski sled, some aluminum polycarbonate, German engineering, and what we imagine to be an idea born from beer?
You get stories that legends are …