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Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Spiegelau Beer Connoisseur Set

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:27:16 +0000

Most of the common beer glassware variations focus on one of four areas: head retention, colour, carbonation, and aroma. Narrow glasses help maintain carbonation. Broad, wider tops improve head retention. With colour, the bigger the glass the more you will see - and who doesn't love looking at beer? The stem on the Pilsner (it's really more of a tulip glass) is to prevent your hand from making contact with the body of the glass and warming the beer. The bulge in this particular glass traps in the aroma. These types of glasses are most common with Ales like Duval.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Dueling iPad Reviews (Coming Shortly) & Happy Birthday

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 03:28:56 +0000

Congrats on the birthday guys!

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Nintendo Wii Classic Controller Pro

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:37:40 +0000

Should you come across extra UAVs, I have 4 Wavebirds ready for action.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Lab Series MAX LS Age-Less Face Cream

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:07:51 +0000

Does anyone know how this performs compared to products from Jack Black or Anthony Logistics?

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Adesso Wireless SlimTouch Mini Touchpad Keyboard for Mac

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:59:56 +0000

I bought the PC version of this exact keyboard (in gray/black instead of white) for my HTPC and it performed excellently. It does have quite an appetite for batteries, but that can be mitigated with good rechargeables. The only gripe that I had with the keyboard was that while typing on it once I accidentally twisted it, which caused it to crack. While that would normally be a detractor, one quick call to Adesso later and I had a brand new one. The keyboard wouldn't have broken but for my own actions, and it proved that Adesso has some of the best service in the consumer peripherals market. I would highly recommend.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Behind The Wheel: 2010 Toyota 4Runner

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 03:12:34 +0000

What if Kate Beckinsale dressed up as Green (wo)Man - is that acceptable? Gentlemen, you have outdone yourselves once again. Great review.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Black Friday Giveaway | Moda VIBE II Headphones and Sound ID 300 Bluetooth Headset (Today Only!)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:12:08 +0000

Right now I'm using Skull Candy Full Metal Jacket earbuds: http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-SC-FMJ-9mm-Blk-J... and a Jawbone II headset: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Bluetooth%C2%AE-Jawbo... The Skull Candy's are nice because they can be picked up on the cheap from Whiskey Militia and the sound quality is pretty good. However, they get really cold because of the metal and I need a good set to wear on the street. The jawbone has good sound quality but is relatively uncomfortable and has atrocious battery life. Make me comfortable Gear Patrol, make me comfortable!

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : 15 People, Places, And Things To Be Thankful For

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:55:00 +0000

Is it too self-serving to put Gear Patrol on Gear Patrol's "Things To Be Thankful For" list? Any website that publishes (and comments for that matter) at 1am local time deserves to be thanked. Furthermore, the community that Gear Patrol has fostered - if not single-handedly created - is amazing in every respect. I say we all raise a glass in honor of Gear Patrol.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Thanksgiving Giveaway | Butterball Turkey Fryer (Today Only!)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:45:10 +0000

Everything starts with good knives. My pick is the Alton's Angles by Shun Angled 5 1/2 Inch Santoku Knife. http://www.amazon.com/Altons-Angles-Angled-Santok...

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Need For Speed SHIFT Giveaway!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:47:11 +0000

I feel the need...the need for SPEED!

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Movember

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:45:52 +0000

Correction - nine. Signed up a Mo' Sista.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Movember

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:42:16 +0000

Make that eight.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : FLO TV

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:16:55 +0000

Oprah? OPRAH? Let's be realistic here Ben...you just don't want to miss Gossip Girl. Admit it.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | DVD Prize Pack Giveaway

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:12:03 +0000

This isn't limited to the movie Transformers, right? Fortress Maximus is definitely the most badass of all the Transformers.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Behind The Wheel: Nissan 370Z (Coupe, Roadster, and NISMO) Video

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:32:15 +0000

Bradley, once again I am extremely jealous. So the NISMO looks like a Porsche and the droptop looks like a Z4 roadster when the top is down, but what does it look like with the top up? The soft cloth 350Z looks like a VW Beetle with the top up, which was vomit-inducing...at best. Did Nissan fix that little issue with the 370Z droptop? When do you get behind the wheel of a GT-R?

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : NERF 40th Anniversary Charity Giveaway

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:06:28 +0000

I second this.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Pottery Barn Daily System

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:04:28 +0000

I thought I was the only one who owned ten different umbrellas. This organizer system looks pretty awesome, and a great write-up as always.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : 10 Best PS3 Games (Late 2009)

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:07:07 +0000

Even though Rock Band is cross-platform it belongs on the list. Where is Fat Princess? Where is GTA IV? Disgaea? Infamous? You can also just go ahead and put God of War III on there because Kratos never disappoints.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:25:53 +0000

The color also has to make it easier to find people, even in the midst of a Chicago monsoon.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:38:14 +0000

Would I wear the hat when it isn't raining? No. Then again, I don't have the most attractive umbrella, but that doesn't stop me from using it when it's raining. At the point where this hat, or an umbrella is necessary, the aesthetic comfort of others is the last thing on my mind. Sometimes style just has to take a back seat to function.