Riv gear as travel gear

[Liesl]

I am continually astounded at the utility of Riv-designed clothing and bags especially when traveling. Here are a few items earning their keep on this trip to humboldt county:

Shopsack: fabulous extra carry-on bag for miscellaneous awkward debris, e.g. book, canteen, light sweater, mess kit, sketchbooks, art supplies all fit. This in addition to being a slam-dunk in a wald basket.

Moleskin shirt: pretty dang wind proof and good on a beach, doubles as a jacket, sharp enough for conferences, color is stunning.

MUSA knickers: light and packable, windproof so again good on a cold windy ocean beach, secure pockets, no Velcro (extra yay).

Mark's ToolWrap: it's not just for tools anymore. Works as a dopkit, and most recently as a wood carving travel kit: mine holds four Del Stubs knives (Slojd, Harley, open sweep, curved spoon carver), kolrosing knife, bandana, flat pencil, folding scissors, 6 inch metal ruler, burnisher, band aids, and 1-2 in-progress wooden spoons.

What are your fav's?

[Ron Mc]

I bike in MUSA shorts and knickers.  MUSA long pants, I wear them for lounging around the house and grocery store runs in the winter, and wear them for an intermediate layer under my breathable waders for winter trout fishing - I also like them for coast flats kayak pants on brisk spring and fall days.  

[Kieran J]

I use a medium Shopsack for a dog travel bag - food, poop bags, leash, towel, etc. 

It all fits, and with flair!

KJ

[Bill Lindsay]

I chaperoned last weekend for my son.  He is an 8th Grader in Band (tuba), and this was a weekend band retreat up in Cazadero.  As I was getting dressed Saturday morning, I noticed several MUSA labels move past my face, so I took note.  Packed ultralight for a two-overnighter weekend, with zero cycling my Riv gear included.

1.  MUSA VBL

2.  Aussie not-so-tights

3.  MUSA blue wool SS T

4.  MUSA pirate wool LS shirt

5.  MUSA knickers

6.  Riv LS cotton T

7.  About 8 bandannas (one for me, one for each of my kids)

8.  Two wool undies (one MUSA stripey, one Devold)

9.  Sackville Shopsack 

My socks were wool SFRandonneurs socks.  

[Liesl]

Oh yeah, Bill! I didn't even mention that I have with me the following additional MUSA/Riv items:

Pirate panties (2 pair)
Pirate long sleever
Black wooly warm sleeveless T's
Flannel cowboy shirt (red)
Old orange Randi Jo wool logo cap

I'm like a walking Riv poster. 'Twas pretty funny; here I am in my MUSA knickers, pirate shirt, and cap and a woman asks me, "is that a Riv cap?" And I thought, honey, it's a complete Riv ensemble! I happily said, "why yes it is!" We proceeded to have a great conversation. Turns out she's wanted one forever. Hopefully I gave her good encouragement.

Riv-wear! Not only functional and fashionable--it helps you make friends!