Waterproof kilt...?

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dommyracer

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Okay, I've been thinking about this idea over the last few months.

Basically, I like walking. And I like walking when its raining. I have a decent waterproof coat

The trouble is, I hate waterproof overtrousers. I don't like wearing them all the time 'just in case', and have found it a pain to put them on in a hurry when its raining

However, I like to have my legs covered because sooner or later the water running of my Jacket soaks through my trouser legs. I nearly always wear gaiters so its only really a problem for my upper legs.

So, what I was thinking was that a Waterproof wraparound kilt might be ideal.

Basically a rectangular piece of Gore Tex or whatever that can be pulled out of the pack, wrapped around the waist and fastened to cover the area between my knees and the bottom of my coat.

Waterproof, and very breathable. Also I was thinking that it could be used as a groundsheet for underneath the tarp.

Just wondering what you guys thought of the idea?
 

Glen

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One idea that occurs is to make it attachable to the inside of the jacket, that way when you take the jacket off in public it comes off with it and you don't get all the attention for appearing, to some, to be a guy in a skirt.

I toyed with the idea of doing something similar using ultralight silnylon, velcroed closed at the front, leaving it attached to the jacket and folding up inside as a lining when not required for waterprotection.
 
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Interesting idea, although I have to agree that it might look a touch odd. I think I'll stick with my poncho when the rain really starts to fall.
 

rik_uk3

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If your out on your own, or with mates, why not just use a bin liner, no need for Gortex etc, and the bin liner will be long enough to go below your gaiters; just a thought
 

Toddy

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Just being female here guys, but why not make a piece the right length that fits the width of your jacket with some button holes in the top edge. Sew corresponding buttons on the inside of your jacket lining, fasten together and hey presto, your short jacket becomes a coat when needed. Make sure you create a good overlap at the front and it will allow for freedom of movement as well as keeping you dry.

atb,
Toddy
 

dommyracer

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Toddy said:
Just being female here guys, but why not make a piece the right length that fits the width of your jacket with some button holes in the top edge. Sew corresponding buttons on the inside of your jacket lining, fasten together and hey presto, your short jacket becomes a coat when needed. Make sure you create a good overlap at the front and it will allow for freedom of movement as well as keeping you dry.

atb,
Toddy

Yeah, I had thought of that, but discounted it for a couple of reasons:-

1) As you walk your legs move and your hips twist around. I'd rather this happen independently of my to half so its not twisting round

2) It would mean trying to attach numerous buttons etc to a rather expensive coat, something I'm not really comfortable with, when I could just stick a bit of velcro on a bit of whatever material
 

Toddy

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Why not have a look at the Hunting, Shooting, Fishing sites then for gralloching gear? Some of the water, blood and gore proof wrap arounds and aprons might be just what you need.
There are waterproof skirt covers already available for ladies who shoot, and again, that might do for what you want.

Cheers,
Toddy
 

Graham_S

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the waterproof kilt is meant to be used in conjunction with a pair of chaps.
looks like a good idea, but i don't know if it'll take off though.
 

Schwert

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In one of Colin Fletcher's "Complete Walker" books he advocates using a bin liner as a rain kilt. I have never tried it but it seemed a good idea.....not a new idea mind you as Colin published this in the late 60's or early 70's....cannot quite recall which edition of the series this was in.

Definately worth a try.
 

Brocktor

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its not a bad idea. but you could also get breathable waterproof trousers or a long coat which goes to your knees (i have a poncho i got for 99p).
 

gregorach

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dommyracer said:
The trouble is, I hate waterproof overtrousers. I don't like wearing them all the time 'just in case', and have found it a pain to put them on in a hurry when its raining

I think that's the key... I have a pair of Berghaus overtrousers that unzip right up to the hip - makes them much easier to get in / out of, plus you can get at your trouser pockets by unzipping them from the top rather than the bottom.
 

ahsansial1

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You can check best kilt for this option
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Allans865

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Hilleberg the tentmaker do a garment called a Bivanorak. Its a bit like a full length waterproof that can be tied up when not required

Pricey, but Hilleberg's customer and after sales service is absolutely superb, by far the best I have experienced

Not sure how to post a link to their website via tapatalk, but here's a picture of it

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No affiliation, just a happy Hilleberg customer

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shaggystu

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Through hikers over the pond have been using "rain skirts" for decades, I'd guess they're one of Ray Jardine's innovations, I've never tried myself them but I imagine they'd be a bit sweaty. I have used waterproof chaps, which obviously aren't so sweaty in the crotch area, my waterproof coat covers the bits that the chaps don't, they're actually very effective.
 

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