There’s few manly hair shampoo options out there, and believe us, that Pantene Pro-V in your girlfriend’s shower isn’t one of them. Gillette High Performance Shampoo series is specially formulated to clean men’s hair. The new charged cleansers pull away dirt and oil to give you that extra clean feeling. Their Clean + Refreshing Shampoo is infused with mint extracts that cleans with just a hint of fresh mint, but don’t worry, it’s still manly enough to carry the Gillette branding.

Free Sample & Coupon From Wal-Mart

Cost: $19 @ Amazon (Pack of 4) or $6 @ Local Store

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You’ve got a bag you travel with. It’s summer so you probably have it out in full force. Question is, are you using your gym bag as double-duty? If so then stop.

You’re not in college anymore so get your travel gear in order. PUMA’s Urban Mobility Out of Town Collection focuses on streamlined and sophisticated travel. The kind of traveling you do. We’re big fans of the Large Cargo and Duffle Bags. They’ve got an effortless modern aesthetic and perfect for those of you who don’t go for the full-leather look.

More on the bags and gear you see after the jump.

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Say pass on the cheap chemical mass-produced drugstore brand deodorant/anti-perspirant and upgrade to Anthony Sport’s non-irritating glide on odor protectant. After all, it’s a scorching summer this year.

Anthony Sport’s stick has a refreshing citrus fragrance and made of Azulene, a German chamomile that works as an anti-inflammatory agent. It also containes aloe, vitamin C and white team complex that provide anti-oxidants to your skin.

Cost: $10 @ M-Maintenance For Men

If you haven’t sacrificed years of your life to training and you’re not already in Beijing, chances are slim that you’ll be at the Olympics this year. Like most Americans, including myself, you’ll probably spend part of your August 8th week gazing at a jumbotron scoreboard (your HDTV) with an athletic beverage (cold beer) in one hand and the javelin (remote) in the other. But as realistic as the pictures on your plasma are, they can’t compete with the real thing. So, if you’re dying for a piece of the Olympics, grab a pair of the Made for Beijing Collection by adidas. [Additional images after the jump]
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As many of you have come to realize, the guys here at Gear Patrol are big fans of Panerai watches. New models get released all the time, but few make as bold a statement as this watch here, the Panerai Luminor 1950 Ceramic 8 days Chrono Monopulsante. Otherwise referred to as PAM 317, this watch was recently released at Basel 2008 and has been generating considerable buzz ever since the announcement.

Although this isn’t the first ceramic Panerai to be released (that honor belongs to the ceramic Radiomir), it is the brand’s first Luminor case to be made in ceramic. For those of you that don’t know, ceramic hardened watches are significantly tougher than their steel counterparts. The specs on this watch are impressive to say the least, featuring an 8 day manual wound in-house manufacture movement with a horizontal power reserve indicator, second time zone GMT function, exhibition case back to view that amazing movement, 24 hr indicator, and of course the single button chronograph function.

Cost: ~$27,000 @ Panerai

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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)

[ Part 1: Attire | Part 2: Shoes | Part 3: Accessories ]

Look at the clothes you’re wearing. Are you put together well? Yes, you are. Now look at those shoes. Notice how they’re the same pair you wear whether it’s Saturday or Monday? That’s not a good thing. Take your work ensemble to the next level with a decent pair of work shoes. Proper shoes. Read on to find out what suits fit your job.
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That umbrella sitting in the corner of your room may be able to take on the rain, but can it take on a 200 pound man in an a street fight first?

Yeah, didn’t think so. The street legal Unbreakable Umbrella is a 1 lb 11 oz brolly that can hit with the force of a steel pipe. If you know how to swing a bat then you know how to use the Unbreakable Umbrella and the best part is that its discreet (potential street goons reading this post might want to take heed) Almost makes you wish it was raining thugs. [via UrbanDaddy]

Watch a video of the Unbreakable Umbrella in action.

Cost: $180 @ Unbreakable Umbrella

If you’re looking for a sharp pair of sneakers that will follow you from the gym to a night out then the Puma Cell Meio may be one of your better bets out there. The Cell Meio blends a dress shoe style upper in leather and faux croc and a duo-CELL forefoot and heel. Comfort and style.

Also available in a silver/orange or black/neon-green. See images after the jump.

Cost: $130 @ PUMA
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My love for Panerai timepieces knows no bounds. So I knew I’d be smitten with Magrette’s very (very) Panerai-esque timepiece, the new Regattare Valencia.

The 44mm Regattare Valencia is an hommage to the New Zealand team participating in the America’s Cup. It’s a 21 jewel automatic timepiece with a 45 hour reserve and ‘Parashock’ shock resistance enclosure. The timepiece will be limited to 500 numbered pieces worldwide and sold with a gorgeous vintage leather roll case. Images of the roll case and Kauri Wood box after the jump.

Cost: $369 @ Magrette + $30 Shipping

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