Accessories

Whatever's in Your Back Pocket Likely Pales in Comparison

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.

Clarifying the Situation

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.

For These Leather Heads, It All Started with a Watch Strap

Custom Designed Belt Buckles Offer Personalized Style

When it comes to pulling off great personal style, the devil is in the details. Particularly, when selecting core accessories.

Wherever your political credences reside, it’s undeniable that our new Commander In Chief can also command a suit. At the Inaugural Ball on January 20th, Mr.

“I don’t like you because you’re dangerous!” Your pair of sport wraps are great, but they are not appropriate eye wear for every situation. Boating?

Forget Your Drive. How About Your Buckle?

Timeless In More Ways Than One If you’re no longer in college, chances are you probably have some sort of messenger bag or briefcase that’s supplanted your backpack. Maybe you’re even carrying one that Gear Patrol turned you onto.

When professional men seek out ruggedized overengineered encasements they look to brands like Pelican. Now, whether your work or leisure travel necessitates a watertight, crush proof and dust proof case with automatic pressure equilzation valve is something you’ll need to decide yourself.

The Strap is Back Sometimes you just aren’t toting enough stuff to warrant a bag. But that doesn’t mean carrying books, notebooks, pens..etc by hand is any more practical.

A Timed Spin On Cufflinks By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo Mechanical beauty. Eric and Anthony may like their Panerai Luminors.

Show your MLB team fanaticism with a pair of Oakley’s all-new MLB Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses. The special editions Flak Jackets use Oakley’s Black Iridium interchangeable lens with high definition optics, 100% UV filter, XYZ optics to maximize peripheral vision and a hydrophobic lens (smudge-resistant) coating that repels sweat, skin oils and dust.

As a firm believer in subtle luxury, this writer always condones garrish and gaudy accessories. That said, a suit does benefit from subtle upgrades like a pocket square (so long as said pocket square does not detract from your suits well tailored lines).

As a traditionalist I can’t help but scorn the idea of a bag. My colleagues here at Gear Patrol look upon me with disdain, but when it comes to carrying my docs and gear to work I prefer a briefcase or attaché, slim ones at that.

Versatility and style is the name of the game with this bag. It goes from stylish attache in your hand to shoulder slung messenger bag and looks sophisticated and handsome either way.

Not every guy is a wallet person and frankly there are instances where having your Dunhill or Jack Spade wallet isn’t appropriate because you’re traveling, on-the-go or outdoors. The Jimi provides a great solution for just that or for those of you that just don’t like wallets.

The form of expression through cuff links is timeless. Now, time can be expressed in your cuff link with the Watch Movement cuff link.