edc Articles
His and Hers: Boots made for walking
Packing for our west coast Goldwing tour, we each opted to bring along an extra pair of shoes (which took up valuable space in the saddle bags). Would our new riding boots be comfortable enough to walk around in? How about hiking? Days when we weren't really on the bike much? As it turns out, we could have saved the trouble and the space. Sean's Icon Reign boots and my Alpinestars Stella Armada bo...
22 November 2011
News
How to stay warm on a bike
Have you ever been cold on a motorcycle? If you answered no, you're either lying or you only ride on sunny days in the summer. The rest of us know that even if it's 65º out, you can still freeze your ass off. It's now November and even in LA, most people have parked their bikes for the winter. Here's how you can stay warm and ride year round. Layers It's the obvious answer but in practice, laye...
04 November 2011
News
Motorcycle EDC
Everyday Carry isn’t just an awkward term for the shit you carry in your pockets everywhere you go, it’s a philosophy of preparedness that promotes self reliance and skill over relying on others to help you out when you’re in a bind. It’s a philosophy every HFL staff member believes in and in civilian life it means flashlights and multitools and pocket knives. Something break? You can fix ...
17 August 2011
A Swiss Army knife with wheels
You probably can’t fit the 40lbs (without battery) Voltitude on your keychain, but something tells me Wes might try anyways. The Swiss inventors behind it want to create a vehicle with the same near-universal utility of their country’s famous knife, providing commuters with a practical moped they can fold and then roll into their apartment or office. You don’t even need to carry it, once fol...
18 March 2011