Gear Patrol Granted Exclusive Oscars Interview with Alex Honnold Talking Free Solo Stardom and his Custom Tuxedo by The North FaceThis past Sunday, Gear Patrol had exclusive access to world-famous climber Alex Honnold as he prepared for The Academy Awards. Honnold is the subject of the film Free Solo, the now Oscar-winning documentary profiling his quest to perform a free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. In addition to learning more about the film and this epic feat, the Gear Patrol team got the first look and exclusive story behind The North Face's first tuxedo, custom-designed for Honnold's red carpet apperance. Read More
Gear Patrol Magazine Handpicked to be Featured in American Express® Centurion® Lounge Network for 2019We are excited to announce that the award-winning Gear Patrol Magazine has been handpicked as one of the publications featured in the American Express Centurion Lounge network. The Centurion Lounge is a sanctuary in the airport. From the moment you walk in, you’ll see that this isn’t the usual airport lounge. Unexpected touches like locally-inspired fare meet productive workspaces, high-speed Wi-Fi and service that’s second to none. For 2019, Gear Patrol Magazine will be stocked in all Centurion Lounge locations such as: San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Houston, Philadelphia and Hong Kong. Learn More
Paul Boutros of Phillips Watches Talks Curation, Storytelling and
Partnering with Gear Patrol
In October 2017, Paul Boutros did something no one else has yet to top. He led Phillips’ first New York watch auction, Winning Icons, where Paul Newman’s legendary Rolex Paul Newman Daytona sold for $17.8 million — the highest result ever for a wristwatch sold at auction. Paul is the Head of Watches, Americas for Phillips, the leading auction house dedicated to collectors' watches. Based in NYC, he helped establish and build the watch department since its launch in 2014. Gear Patrol and Phillips are now partnering to celebrate collecting for the next issue of Gear Patrol Magazine. We caught up with Paul to get his thoughts on curation, storytelling and the critical skill of knowing when to say ‘no’. Read More
Leica Leverages Gear Patrol Studios to Unpack and Explore a Wealth of Photographic Knowledge
Leica, a German company founded in 1914, has been renowned for their long tradition of excellence in the craftsmanship of their cameras. Aiming to expand their fanbase, Leica came to Gear Patrol Studios as they saw a natural alignment with our readers who are both adventurists and enthusiasts for quality and design. Today, Leica continues their legacy by not only creating innovative cameras, but also by championing their products through ambassadors who are seasoned professional photographers for amazing brands like Patagonia. Read More