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Forget saving up for a car or home. A single-engine jet is what you need. An Eclipse 400 at that. The Eclipse 400 is a single-jet powered plane that cruises 41,000 feet aloft at a speed of 380mph propelled by the 1,200 lbs of thrust enimating from its Pratt & Whitney PW615 engine. That’s three miles above its nearest competitor, if you care about that kind of thing. If you’re in life where owning a jet is possible, then we assume you are.

You and three companions will be enclosed in a leather swathed cabin/digital-cockpit alongside a 36 foot wingspan in a one of the most fuel-efficient jets (one pound of fuel per nautical mile). Oh, and a paint scheme that automatically qualifies it for the Gear Patrol seal of approval. Don’t take our word for it, take a look at the incredibly delicious pictures after the jump.

Cost: $1,350,000 @ Eclipse Aviation

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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

Some accuse me of being an urban dweller, but I can reassure you that I spent many a summer digging holes: holes for fence posts, holes for our family’s sprinkler syste, and holes for mafia hits. Er, scratch that last one.

It’s unfortunate I had to rely on crap department store brands instead of a Zac Tool. No longer will I make that mistake. The Zac Tool super heavy duty trenching shovel will work in narrow spaces as well as large and hold up to the toughest ground (it has a 12 gauge blade) and it’s patenteded blade and shake design make shaping a breeze.

Cost: $19-$39 @ Zac Tool

What you are undoubtedly drooling over or gazing at with epicurian wonderment is the Famous Bologna Sandwich at Cozy Corner BBQ Restaurant in Memphis, TN. (745 N. Parkway). A $3.75 bun-wrapped dream come true: boloney slab dry-rubbed with pepper and spice, charcoal-cooked, slathered in sauce and packed between a bun alongside bbq’s best friend, coleslaw. Makes you almost want to curse… [click on image to enlarge]

Cost: $3.75 @ Cozy Corner BBQ Memphis, TN

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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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I drink juice like I breathe air. Orange juice, pineapple juice, strawberry juice, you name it. The latest addition to my kitchen is the Breville Compact Juice Extractor - an industrial like extractor with a top notch juicing system. It puts together my morning bev in seconds, not minutes. The 700 watt motor and 14,000 rpm cyclonic blades make delicious pulp of anything and breakdown is a total breeze. Absolutely key in consistent use.

It’s time to remove Jamba Juice from your monthly budget. I have.

Cost: $100 @ Crate & Barrel

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Moleskin notebook are timeless, but with popularity comes need for personalization. JournalEngraver provides the unique service of laser engraving moleskin notebooks using etchstar technology.

Our Gear Patrol laser etched moleskin arrived with the cog emblazoned on a large 192 page moleskin ($39) with name etching ($5 not shown) and honestly, we never thought a monochrome etching of ‘gearpatrol.com’ would look so outstanding. Spine etching ($5 not shown) is also available. JournalEngraver also has a wide selection of predesigned art work sure to fit any personality, but we won’t blame you if you want to use our logo.

Cost: $28 - $49 @ JournalEngraver

Voila. You’re new MacBook is now a portable television with DVR.

The new Elgato EyeTV DTT Deluxe TV Tuner allows you to receive digital TV via a svelte USB adaptor that includes it’s own built in antenna aerials. You simply plug it in and your MacBook (or Pro or Air) is an HDTV (720p or 1080i) capable machine with Dolby Digital sound. The adaptor includes an extension USB cable, aerial rod with suction cup, telescopic aerial, infrared remote and all the software you need to get you glorious high definition tv, anywhere.

Cost: Elgato EyeTV DTT Deluxe [$125 UK Only] | EyeTV Hybrid [$150 US Edition]

What makes an already incredible sports car an even better one? A touch of eco-ness. Enter, the Lotus Eco Elise. A Lotus Elise made of sustainable materials (hemp hard top, sisal and hand applied water-based paint), flexible solar rooltop panels for the electric systems to reduce drain on engine, and a shift light to advise drivers to maximize fuel efficiency.

The net result is a 70 pound reduction in vehicle weight, which you car nuts know is a sizeable achievement.

We endorse green products. We further endorse those that make an otherwise outstanding vehicle that much better. Picture of interior after the jump. [via Autoblog]

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Also See: 2008 Lotus Supercharged Elise SC

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