Putting Everything in Its Right Place
Call us OCD, call us crazy, but Gear Patrol’s got a thing for organization. Doctor’s hypothesize it’s because we were ripped away from our cubbyholes in Kindergarten prematurely, but what do they know. Made in the U.S.A. from a combination of local materials such as recycled wool felt, polyester, and rayon, these Grid Wall Pockets [...]
Ever since The Hustler, Brunswick has etched its place in billiards history. Their oldest table in production, in its latest and most elevated form, the Gold Crown V Tournament Edition ($10,400) is this week’s Fixation. Made in America of selected hardwoods using high-torque bolted construction, 10 ball capacity pockets, flush rail castings, patented slate levelers [...]
Shoes You Own, Not Just Wear
Every man should at some point or another purchase himself a pair of well made, welted dress shoes. Doesn’t matter what kind, we each have our preference. Regardless of what you choose, they probably won’t be inexpensive, but they’ll return in spades over the longevity of their life. A good pair of shoes that you [...]
The Dude Approved
Handcrafted in Brooklyn, Counter Evolution salvages rare heartpine and maple wood from former bowling lanes to produce varying furniture in an eco-friendly manner in a variety of stains. The result is a lineup of district industrial-like artisan tables and desks we wouldn’t mind building a room (or house) around. Our pick is the Gutterball Dining [...]
Your Summer's Skinny Tie
Skinny ties are now a veteran accessory for the style seekers (hell, everybody and their mother are making them) not to mention a staple accessory for guys looking to spruce up an otherwise plain looking shirt. At least that’s what fashion editors at men’s magazines keep telling us. Regardless of whether you’re like the GP [...]
The Original Board Short
Birdwell Beach Britches have been around since 1961. One of the original “board shorts”, they’re still and have always been made in Santa Clara, CA. They come in numerous incarnations with more than a few styles, lengths, and tons of fabrics. In Birdwell’s words “We don’t make a thousand things, we make one thing a [...]
Nails and Thumbs Cower In Its Presence
When the big three (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) all swear by the same brand of hammer you know you’ve got a striking tool worth looking into. American Hammers signature, lead alloy hammer is a sight to behold grip. It’s an American made, meaty son of a bitch, especially with the patented one-piece aluminum handle (shown) [...]
The Key for the Transition from Winter to Spring
That weird time when freezing winter starts to ease its icy grips over our mood and attire is now approaching. Stuck in mindset of the last few months, this usually heralds several weeks of feeling uncomfortably warm both in and outside because of over dressing, or conversely freezing because the slightest increase in temperature makes [...]
Get More Desk in Less Space
As men bound to our computers and desks when we’re not out reviewing gear, we’re constantly on the prowl for desk solutions that meet both our design and function requirements. Our latest find is the clean yet sophisticated trundle desk from Offi. Sporting a hidden second surface that expands out to double the desk’s already [...]
Nothing But 100% Silk Wool Touches This Body
By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Sandy Bandu Yes, it’s true – and once you try it you will likely never go back. Forget cotton, forget polyester; lightweight, merino wool is all you need. This writer will go so far as to admit that he has had a hard time peeling this new “second”-Cross Neck [...]
Like Two Shoes in One, Hand Made in Maine
Combining two classic men’s shoe styles into one beautiful silhouette, these Deck Chukka’s are as stylish as they are well crafted. Created for fashion outfit 3Sixteen by shoe maker Quoddy, each pair is hand sewn in Maine with locked-stitched tips and kickers by one individual craftsman. Material wise, the shoes are made from Chromexcel leather [...]
Industrial Utility, Home Use
Made here in the USA for Restoration Hardware, these Industrial Utility Laundry Carts by Dandux are the same carts that hotels, restaurants, and the US government have been using since the early 20th century. As you can tell, they exude industrial chic with their steel frame, heavy-duty canvas, snap-in divider for laundry separation, wood base, [...]
Canvas Your Tent Options
Portland based Beckel Canvas Products has been manufacturing canvased based products for two generations, and their gear is as stout as they Pacific Northwest. Producing everything from war bags to canvas outhouses, Beckel Canvas is out to spread the good word. The good word of canvas that is. The Explorer Tent is a four peg [...]
Messenger Bag By Way of Black
Call it a response to the holidays, but we’ve got a penchant for the urban sophisticate-meets-Mad Max look, especially with gear and accessories. If there’s a messenger bag that fits the bill, it’s the Killspecner Track Bike Messenger Bag. The Killspencer bag is made of “original wax” black filter twill (green, desert sand, and brown [...]
Meet the Fort Knox of Duffels
While domestic travelers might prefer basic hard shelled rolling luggage for standard trips confined to cabs, hotels, and airports, for anything off the beaten path these convenient packers don’t cut it. That doesn’t mean however that hiking and adventure backpacks are the only feasible solution out there for trips with rugged demands. Take the BAD [...]
