How-To's & Explainers

By Brian Huang and Gear Patrol Reader Ty Alley: We at Gear Patrol love watches. There’s no doubt that we have a fascination with timepieces here.

Disclaimer: Gear Patrol neither endorses nor supports any form of fighting. That said, Gear Patrol is fully aware that if warranted, you as a man, have the right to protect yourself.

You are a man. Should you set your mind to something, it’s unlikely that any force can stand firm against your resolute will.

If you’re going to do one thing in our 30 Days of Upgrades Initiative, I encourage you to try and make it this. Perhaps for no other reason than it being man versus nature (literally), in its simplest form.

By Gear Patrol Reader Zach Warner One of my favorite discoveries on Gear Patrol was when I scrolled to the bottom of the site and saw the little hidden statement that said “Resolution #1: Don’t Be A Douchebag.” That might’ve been the day that I decided to make this site one of my daily visits, and I’m really not one to gush. Just ask.

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 a good cup of coffee. This installment of the 30 Days To Be A Better Man Initiative won’t cover the variety of machines available to do so.

How one handles themselves, particularly while eating in the presence of others, can make an enormous impression. Though, genetically, we may not differ much from our chimpanzee brethren (yes, evolution), that doesn’t excuse us from eating like them.

There isn’t a lot you can be certain of in these wayfaring times, but one sure bet is the you’re going to be sweating bullets this summer. If you live in an area with impenetrable summer humidity (e.g.

The Master Butchers of Lobel's School Us In The Art Of Meat

A Man Walks Into A Bar...

Killer Thighs and a Clean Conscience

A couple of weeks ago, Gear Patrol contributor Jon Gaffney tested a pair of Mountain Khaki Teton Twill and as with all the curated gear we endorse here on Gear Patrol, they were to his satisfaction. During his review, Jon also worked with Mountain Khaki’s to offer Gear Patrol readers a chance to win a pair of Teton Twill’s by simply sharing a comment that justified needing a pair.

A Man Should Know How To Relax

Quite Possibly, The Best Grooming Experience You'll Ever Have

Look Good and Be Kind to Your Mother

Upgrade Your Jazz Music With These Essentials

Selecting the perfect groomsman’s gift is not a task to be taken lightly. Your gift represents not only a hearty “thank you for standing by me through the thick of it” but is also a reflection of your bond with your closest compatriots.

Your Very Own Workplace Survival Kit

First, Gear Patrol brought you the Gear Burger. The response was as robust as its grilled Kobe beef.

Yes, we know. It’s this Saturday, February 14th.