kilts for bushcraft

[treadlightly]

My question is: does anyone out there wear a kilt for bushcraft/outdoor activities? I was thinking it might be good for spring/summer walking and general outdoors stuff but I'm not sure I have the cojones to wear one, not being Scottish. I need some encouragement!

 

[PRKL]

Here in Finland you see a lot of those during summer,at different festivals.Not at winter though.

 

[Shewie]

I think you need to be Scottish otherwise it's just a skirt.

 

[PRKL]

I think you need to be Scottish otherwise it's just a skirt.

And to wear BDU/Uk uniform parts u have to me in US/UK military ?

 

[Shewie]

And to wear BDU/Uk uniform parts u have to me in US/UK military ?

Yep, sounds about right

 

[DavidJT]

Or Swedish....
http://www.itsmykit.com/product_info.php?products_id=671&osCsid=79c52cdfcaf67dcc0f5603d3b4c5885c

 

[StJon]

I'm sure Toddy will be along soon but kilts in lots of forms have been worn by men all over the world and the styles have changed through history. In the US just now there are a number of contemporary kilts designed for outdoor activities.
I have worn mine on various expiditions and found it comfortable and warm even in winter, a friend skis in his. Will not be wearing it when the midgie comes out though ;-}
jon

 

[DavidJT]

OK this has gone too far...

http://www.utilikilts.com/company/products/kilts/workmans/

 

[Chainsaw]

Will not be wearing it when the midgie comes out though ;-}

ditto for ticks! get yer tweezers and get to..!

Cheers,

Alan

 

[gregorach]

I used to know a bloke who lived in a tipi, quite a long way from anywhere, in the Highlands... He wore a kilt, but only in the winter - he reckoned it was too warm for summer use.

 

[Bravo4]

I think you need to be Scottish otherwise it's just a skirt.

A friend of mine's been wearing a kilt for years, usually when we ride mtb's. He's Oglala Soiux from Pine Ridge, about 6'6" and I've never once heard anyone mention, "You're not Scottish"

 

[al21]

I must confess that this has crossed my mind too. The idea of a full Kilt which becomes a blanket at night is quite appealing. Cost is pretty horrendous though.

 

[Graham_S]

I've been toying with the idea of wearing one for the Moot for a few years now.
Trouble is, it's just too warm.
I wear one quite a lot when I'm at home though. Very comfortable.
A Great Kilt would be a fairly good garment for bushcraft.
Shelter and clothing in one.

 

[Melonfish]

I reckon a kilt in summer would be nice, add to it the knee high socks treated with deet and the ticks won't stand a chance with you whilst you get the benefit of "the wind in the willows"
so to speak

 

[Twodogs]

Its funny that MartinK9 was only saying last week that he likes to wear a dress and would we mind if he wears one to a meet?
I think he has something like this in mind ,

Twodogs

 

[rik_uk3]

My question is: does anyone out there wear a kilt for bushcraft/outdoor activities? I was thinking it might be good for spring/summer walking and general outdoors stuff but I'm not sure I have the cojones to wear one, not being Scottish. I need some encouragement!

If you feel you need to wear a skirt go for it, don't worry about what you look like or the ridicule passers by may offer, its your choice mate. Don't forget the Ventile group buy, you could make one to your own design

 

[Tengu]

Think of the opportunities for meeting sportive women!

 

[treadlightly]

This is all very interesting, but.....has anyone actually worn a kilt to go walking or bushcrafting and, if so, what's it like?

 

[forestwalker]

I know people who wear great kilts in reenactment camps, and apparently it is not too warm even in summer and fairly warm when it is chilly. But you always tell who rolled into theirs out in the grass rather than inside a tent...

 

[John Fenna]

Most nations have traditionally worn a kilt like garment (Greek, Irish, Roman, Egyptian etc etc) - until horses were taken as beasts of transport I guess (!)then trews of some sort became more practical for riding in anything other than a side-saddle style....
If you fancy a kilt - then why not?
A lightweight kilt has to offer the best summer ventilation possible ...but no protection from Mozzies, blackfly, ticks, leeches, thorns, nettles etc
I think I will stick to wearing trousers!