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Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Giveaway | Sony Water Resistant Walkman NWZ-W250

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:48:22 +0000

I'm definitely due for a replacement... I am barely getting by with a very old Creative NOMAD MuVo 64MB. <img src="http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2002/dt/muvo/20167500_200_1.gif">

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Cold Steel SRK | Survival Rescue Knife

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:08:23 +0000

Great company, and a great knife. My first Cold Steel was a Mini Tanto back in the 90s. Carried it all around Africa until I traded it for a lot of goodwill and probably my continued good health on the Sierra Leone / Liberian border. I wish I had picked up another one before they were discontinued. If you prefer a tanto point, Cold Steel have the Recon Tanto which is very similar to the SRK. Same 3/16" thick AUS 8A blade with a Kraton handle. Just slightly larger, and a black epoxy powder coat finish instead of the black Telfon on the SRK. http://www.coldsteel.com/recontanto.html

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : GoLite Roan Plateau Hoodie

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:50:44 +0000

Nice name.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : The Breach by Patrick Lee

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:23:46 +0000

Just picked it up this afternoon, and a real good read so far. A recommendation from Gear Patrol and acclaim from Lee Child were sufficient to bubble this to the top of my reading list.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Thanksgiving Giveaway | Winner!

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:20:49 +0000

Thanks a lot GearPatrol. I can't wait to test it out. I wonder if I can use bacon fat...?

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 16:17:44 +0000

My Grado SR60s are by far the best headset I have owned. Comfortable and great sound, but just not discreet enough for gym use. An in-the-ear set would be greatly appreciated. http://www.gradolabs.com/product_pages/sr60.htm

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

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:16:19 +0000

My bacon fat strainer/container, because bacon fat is THE secret ingredient to almost everything I cook. http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=... http://filterchef.com/index.php?main_page=product...

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

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:47:03 +0000

Megatron, because flying tanks rock.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Kirby Allison's Hanger Project | Luxury Wooden Hangers

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:11:27 +0000

Ben, Great article on a very overlook aspect of a gentleman's wardrobe. Any particular reason you didn't mention their line of trouser clamps? I have been meaning to pick up a set (they were out of stock last time I checked, but I see they are now back), and was wondering if you or anyone else at GearPatrol has any experience with them? Roan.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 26: Know Your Firearms (and How to Use Them)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:47:25 +0000

Jason, It does not say to form militias. The phrase "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State" is a prefatory clause, and not a precondition. The right to be protected is "the right to keep and bear arms." It does not say, "the right of the people to form select militias shall not be infringed." It protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms. The clear meaning of the 2nd Amendment has always been that the right of individual citizens to keep and bear firearms is not to be infringed by the government, and the clear reason they put into the Amendment for protecting this individual right is the hope to retain a body of the population possessing and well-trained in the use of firearms. Not a standing army (which is prohibited by the Constitution) and not a select-militia (basically an army fielded by a state), but individual citizens in the populace, who would be capable of resisting tyranny imposed from without or from within the borders of the country. To interpret the Amendment otherwise, you're going to have to present compelling arguments which overcome the numerous examples and the clear reasoning used by the majority in Heller. http://www.scotusblog.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2... (PDF format)

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 26: Know Your Firearms (and How to Use Them)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:23:20 +0000

Nothing perilous about not being an American, as I am also not an American. Knowledge, not use, has the potential to make you a better man. I do not understand how you believe that the article is implying what you are claiming. I have little interest in watches, yet I do not believe that the article on watches somehow implies that I am a lesser man for my own personal preferences. You appear to be mistakenly viewing the articles as requirements to being a better man, whereas I believe that are all optional.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Benchmade Mini-Barrage and ComboEdge Sharpener Kit

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:08:30 +0000

Benchmade makes the best everyday carry knives in my opinion. I have been using my 3550 Mel Pardue for the last 10+ years and nary a problem.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 26: Know Your Firearms (and How to Use Them)

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:32:06 +0000

Knowledge, of almost any kind, will make you a better man. Depending of course how you choose to apply said knowledge. Your initial comment presented your opinion that "real men do not need firearms"; now you appear to believe that "a real man only uses force in self-defense." Which is it friend? Is a man that uses a firearm to defend the life of his family not a real man in your opinion? If not, then you have just contradicted your initial comment. If so, I would love to hear your explanation how defending your family emasculates you? If your claim that "guns simply beget unnecessary violence" has any basis in reality, then there must have been no unnecessary violence before the advent of firearms. Since we know that not to be the case, it can safely be concluded that your claim is false. In the spirit of my initial comment regarding respect; no one is asking that you enjoy or even approve of the article. All I would ask is that you afford those of us who do own and appreciate firearms that same respect and understanding that we afford you and those like you who do not like firearms. One of the great things about GearPatrol is the variety of topics they cover. There are articles that I have zero interest in and even occasionally disagree with vehemently. I however respect that there are other men who do not share my opinion, and as such I am content to simply ignore them and move on to the articles that I can relate to in a positive manner.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 26: Know Your Firearms (and How to Use Them)

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:47:31 +0000

Contrary to your personal opinion, what determines a real man had nothing to do with "needing" or appreciating any type of tool or weapon. I can appreciate and respect that you do not like or approve of firearms. Can you appreciate and respect that many other people do not hold the same opinion?

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 26: Know Your Firearms (and How to Use Them)

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:58 +0000

Nice write up Dan. The only thing I would add; is that in addition to safety (always first and foremost) and tactical training, all firearms owners should be familiar with all relevant legislation at Federal, State, and local levels. Ask my friend who lives in CT and tried to fly out of JFK with a firearm. He is lucky that his unfamiliarity with NYC firearm legislation only cost several thousand dollars and a criminal conviction, and not also his freedom. If you ever even consider that the firearm could be used to protect your life or that of someone else, spend some money and take Massad Ayoob's Level I LFI course.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : The Yamazaki 12-Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:52:03 +0000

Taste in general is a subjective opinion, and even more so when single malts are invloved. While this whiskey has been garnering some respectable praise, I honestly thought it was vile. I certainly have a preference for the peaty south Islay (particularly Laphroaig and Ardbeg) whiskeys; but can definitely appreciate the more subtle and refined single malts (Highland Park, Bowmore, etc.). To my admittedly unsophisticated palate the Yamazaki smelled and tasted like alcohol first and foremost. While there was a hint of honey or toffee in the finish I found the raw alcohol taste overpowered the whiskey.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 19: Know How To Handle A Fight

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:21:28 +0000

Fighting is a learned and refined skill, so unless you have fought often; realize that you don't actually know how to fight. Large muscles don't make you a good fighter; nor do tattoos, and neither do tequila shots. If you still feel the need to fight, your best bet is either a heel of the palm or forearm strike to the side of the jaw just below the ear. However if it's not something you do often, please don't expect to be very good at it; so hope and pray that the guy you are attempting to fight shares your lack of experience.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 10: Know What Sunglasses Fit Your Face And Remember To Never Wear T

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:24:23 +0000

Good article and info Zach. The only pseudo-acceptable situation to wear sunglasses indoors; is when your after-hours club does not have sufficient window coverings to totally block out the midday sunlight, which is effectively killing your very expensive buzz. But I digress... Indeed, wearing sunglasses indoor rates right up there on the same level of douchebaggery as wearing a hat indoors.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Panasonic TC-P42X1 Viera Plasma HDTV

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 02:54:21 +0000

Fantastic review of a great product, Dusty. A small technical detail. The human eye is most certainly capable of discerning the difference between 720p and 1080p on screens smaller than 50". One just needs to be at the correct viewing difference. With a 42" screen you will need be be over 8' away from the screen in order not to benefit from 1080p; and almost 10' for a 52" screen. The Panasonic Viera series are indeed the best value on the market today. I definitely prefer mine over my previous Kuro.

Gear Patrol | The Definitive Men's Resource : Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 5: Know 30 Films Essential For Men

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:45:54 +0000

Great list Tim, but not a single film starring John Wayne? I respectfully submit the following films for our audience's consideration: Sands of Iwo Jima Bullitt Once Were Warriors Ben-Hur True Romance The Shootist Appaloosa Gallipoli The Longest Day