Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

Clothes that keep up

Nonetheless Garments is a new Chicago clothing brand dedicated to creating stylish menswear that can also withstand the fluctuating weather conditions of commuting. The magic all starts with using advanced materials like Polartec NeoShell, which has twice the airflow of comparable waterproof materials, without looking like it was shorn from a Paratrooper. Like any good [...]

On holiday, off grid

No matter the destination or pursuit, there’s one unpredictable constant that entwines throughout the spirit of adventure — the ever-changing natural elements. Rather than limiting your lifestyle or altering your approach, we’ve compiled this list of 10 critical items that belong in your outdoor gear arsenal. Some you may be familiar with, some you may [...]

Epaulet’s new Rivet Chinos are made from soft 8oz canvas woven in the U.S.A. that captures the durability of the classic material, without the weight and coarse feel that usually comes with traditional work pants. Cut for an excellent slim-straight fit (not skinny), they’ll wear well right off the rack and look good in any [...]

Indochino has introduced six new pant designs made from premium Italian fabrics. Buyers can customize their made to measure pants with six exclusive cuff and pocketing lining options. $160 | Indochino.com

Camo Lightly

This overwrought trend of dudes looking like a DEVGRU operator has long past its expiration date — especially considering their toughest mission for the day likely involves a trip to Costco for charcoal. That said, we still believe a touch of camo is completely acceptable in a man’s wardrobe, especially in controlled dosages and restrained [...]

$191 | Freeman’s Sporting Club

Denim strike

Since 1999 (well before any “heritage” movement) Left Field has been domestically churning out tough-as-nails workwear. After wearing some of their goods in the past year, we can attest to the rough and tumble quality of their goods. Their newly released Nisshinbo Mills Slim-Straight Jeans ($210) build upon the impressive product line. Hand made in [...]

Nice and Toasty

My thighs are freezing. That’s the G-rated version of what we blubber to ourselves in the thick of winter, when a regular pair of jeans or khakis just isn’t enough to fight off the cold. If you’ve had a moment like that this year, and are scared by the state of the long johns you [...]

Americana Blue

Thanks to capitalism, competing entities rarely team up. Coke and Pepsi won’t be making Copsi anytime soon, and Honda and Toyota will not be bringing us an Camcord. Luckily for our benefit though, two titans of American clothing have bucked the rule and teamed together (2010 Miami Heat style) to bring us something truly spectacular. [...]

A Home Run for Trousers

Its always fun to stumble onto a new brand that seems as if it’s designing with you specifically in mind. You look at their line and say things like, “Wow, I always thought that would be cool!” or “Damn those look perfect.” That sums up how we felt when we were lucky enough to run [...]

Better Party Pants

Roots Original Sweatpants are sweats at their best. 80/20 Cotton and Polyester, drawstring waist, elastic cuff bottoms (but not too tight), pockets, and Roots heritage logo on the leg. Better than your average party pants, Roots are pair of sweats are plush without feeling synthetic (a result of too much poly) and perfect for pj’s, [...]

Get the Look of Linen Without the Fuss (Or Cost)

Comprised of 54% linen and 46% cotton, these relaxed fit pants from Banana Republic ($70) are a great spring/summer option for staying clothed without sweltering. Made with just enough linen to capture the material’s breezy look while avoiding most of its tedious laundering issues, there’s no need to worry about what you get up to [...]

"The Chicks Will Love You" (end quote)

There’s a lot to love about raw selvage denim and provides a lot of benefits (in our opinion) over other denim, higher construction quality, longer life span, better looking, and most importantly you make them your own. There’s no artificial wear that someone in a factory belt sanded on for you, no stains without memories. [...]

A Southern Tradition Gets a Modern Touch Up

Seersucker may conjure endless images of blue and white stripes in some of your heads, but that’s about to change. Released right in time for Spring, these Vince stretch cotton striped seersucker pants provide all of the cooling benefits of seersucker without looking like you raided Colonel Sanders closet. That’s because unlike their old school [...]

A Beast of a Belt

Tanner Goods produces their Standard Belt by hand in the enviable climes of Portland, Oregon. It’s constructed from 9/10 ounce,  1.5″ wide, heavyweight English Bridle Leather, has hand burnished edges, and has been properly branded with the Tanner mark. Our test model was in natural-finish leather with a Nickel plated roller buckle and keeper, plus [...]