Espresso Technology Done Right

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 Wednesday, 8 Jul, 2009 – 16:30 | 6 Comments

Recently here on Gear Patrol, we’ve had a great dialogue about one of man’s favorite drinks, coffee; we’ve collectively debated the various ways the brew can be prepared and consumed. Some of us seem hell-bent …

Boil Like You Mean It

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 Wednesday, 17 Jun, 2009 – 13:30 | 4 Comments

All of this talk of glorious, French-pressed coffee got me thirsty to thinking. Sure, boiling water is a pretty simple task, but what simple task hasn’t been made better by the advent of a wonderful …

By Guest WritercloseAuthor: Guest Writer Name: Guest Writer
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About: See Authors Posts (39) on Monday, 8 Jun, 2009 – 16:56 | 37 Comments

By Gear Patrol Reader Martin Levine:
Whether it’s the drag of a Monday morning or the need for a late weekend afternoon weekend pick-me-up, any man worth his salt caffeine should know how to prepare himself …

The Evolution of Espresso

By Dan FinkelsteincloseAuthor: Dan Finkelstein Name: Dan Finkelstein
Email: dfinkelstein@gearpatrol.com
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About: See Authors Posts (16) on Wednesday, 27 May, 2009 – 9:30 | 4 Comments

Like most of the writers here at Gear Patrol, I’ve developed an addiction and a fine appreciation for caffeine. A straight cup of black coffee is my standard, but I like to up the ante …

One Cup Coming Right Up

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Monday, 11 May, 2009 – 16:15 | 16 Comments

After reading Dusty Overby’s review on the Keurig Brewing System (aka: K-Cups), I was convinced I needed one for my home. The simplicity of the system (read: busy schedule) with an absolute need for space …

Improve Your Coffee with the Push of Button

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 Thursday, 16 Apr, 2009 – 12:31 | 7 Comments

Let’s face it, there is an entire industry dedicated to producing highly specialized (and some would argue pointless) kitchen gadgets. This industry exists because in the mid 90s the kitchen became The Place to deck …

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, 26 Jan, 2009 – 13:49 | 3 Comments

I have a raging passion for coffee.  Morning, noon, or night, it matters not; I’ll gladly down a cup of joe.  Unfortunately, the rest of my family does not share in my frequent cravings.  My …

By Eric YangcloseAuthor: Eric Yang Name: Eric Yang
Email: eyang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: See Authors Posts (1112) on Monday, 27 Oct, 2008 – 10:50 | 2 Comments

A Dour Perspective On Your Morning Cup O’ Joe
I’m not a big fan of pessimism. In fact, it’s a characteristic I find loathesome unless it comes served with two heaping scoops of sarcasm.
Appropriate for Monday …

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 Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 23:46 | Comment Now

First It Was Silver. Then Gold. Now Coffee.
During the next restocking of your bar make sure to leave room in your arsenal for Patron XO Café. Yes, we know the stereotypes about flavored alcohol, but …

By Brian HuangcloseAuthor: Brian Huang Name: Brian Huang
Email: brianhuang@gearpatrol.com
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About: See Authors Posts (61) on Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2008 – 1:05 | Comment Now

A Fresh Coffee Bean Is A Good Coffee Bean
It’s not a secret that a perfect cup of coffee starts with the fresh beans. Fresh beans + Grinder = Bliss.
The vacuum-sealed, stainless-steel coffee bean keeper from …