Want to stay Kilted all year in South-East PA

**Jumpmonkey** · 24th February 18, 01:25 PM

Last year, I started wearing kilts. Non traditional stuff, a 5.11 TDK and a pair of Stumptown kilts. I wore them through the summer and into late fall. Once winter hit it was pants, until we hit a warm spell a few days ago. I've picked up some kilt hose and a pair of flashes, and that extends the comfort range. But I want to be wearing kilts most of the time. I'd like to have some variety, so its tempting to order a couple more casual kilts, or maybe a semi-casual, for a wee bit of variety. But I'm wondering if I might should be saving up for a 5 yard or belted plaid for winter wear?

I wont be kilted every single day, but most days. General concerns are young children currently 3y and 1y who make life disastrously messy at unexpected moments. So cheaper, washable kilts appeal there. And the temperature here range, on average from 75-85 *f in the summer to 30-20*f in the winter (of course there are outliers, but that seems to be the way of things at the moment.)

What does the rabble suggest so that I can feel the breeze on my knees all year this year?

**Liam** · 24th February 18, 02:35 PM

I wear mine much of the time here in Canada so expect you should have no trouble.

**Jumpmonkey** · 24th February 18, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Liam

I wear mine much of the time here in Canada so expect you should have no trouble.

Thanks, Liam. If you don't mind, what yardage/weight do you like for winter?

**Liam** · 24th February 18, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jumpmonkey

Thanks, Liam. If you don't mind, what yardage/weight do you like for winter?

My heaviest is a 20 oz. replica of a military kilt from What Price Glory. It is actually too warm for most situations. I have a long wool dress overcoat that I wear in the coldest weather.

**mddock58** · 24th February 18, 06:37 PM

I do not wear kilts every day, but I would if I could.
I live just a bit north of you in the Lehigh Valley, and wear my kilts year round.
I have 3 polyvis kilts, 2 of which are USA Kilts, one is self made, and I have a USA Kilts semi-trad in wool. All of these are great most of the time.
I also have a standard Stillwater Kilt, that I wore in Lake Tahoe in 8 degree weather with no problem.
I find my legs are fine when I make sure my core holds the heat that I need. Warmer socks also help.
It is easier than you might expect.

**Jumpmonkey** · 24th February 18, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by mddock58

I do not wear kilts every day, but I would if I could.
I live just a bit north of you in the Lehigh Valley, and wear my kilts year round.
I have 3 polyvis kilts, 2 of which are USA Kilts, one is self made, and I have a USA Kilts semi-trad in wool. All of these are great most of the time.
I also have a standard Stillwater Kilt, that I wore in Lake Tahoe in 8 degree weather with no problem.
I find my legs are fine when I make sure my core holds the heat that I need. Warmer socks also help.
It is easier than you might expect.

Well, hey from Pottstown. I grew up in Emmaus, so I know the valley well. These Stumptown kilts (which I love) have just not been warm enough for proper winter weather, or as close as we get these days. Looks like I'll be aiming for 5yd Wool for the coming winter!

Yeah, keeping the core warm is quite important. I find with a warm core and properly covered head/neck one can stay nice and toasty.

**Woodsman** · 24th February 18, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by mddock58

I do not wear kilts every day, but I would if I could.
I live just a bit north of you in the Lehigh Valley, and wear my kilts year round.
I have 3 polyvis kilts, 2 of which are USA Kilts, one is self made, and I have a USA Kilts semi-trad in wool. All of these are great most of the time.
I also have a standard Stillwater Kilt, that I wore in Lake Tahoe in 8 degree weather with no problem.
I find my legs are fine when I make sure my core holds the heat that I need. Warmer socks also help.
It is easier than you might expect.

mddock58,
I lived in Macungie for 28 years but moved to Wisconsin about 4 years ago. I wear kilts daily if you count Sport Kilt Comfy Kilts. I have several USA Kilts Casuals and one semi-trad wool.

Marty

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsman

mddock58,
I lived in Macungie for 28 years but moved to Wisconsin about 4 years ago. I wear kilts daily if you count Sport Kilt Comfy Kilts. I have several USA Kilts Casuals and one semi-trad wool.

Marty

I had many a Saturday breakfast at the Macungie Diner growing up. That's where dad introduced me to creamed chipped beef on a waffle.

You guys keep mentioning the USA Kilts Semi-Traditional Wool... are you talking about their 5 yard wool kilts, or was their an actual Semi-Trad Wool at some other point in time? (I don't see it listed on their site, but I'm relatively new to this.)

**Woodsman** · 25th February 18, 01:17 PM

Oops! I meant their 5-yard wool kilts. I got worried when I was heading to Wisconsin without a wool kilt. So I ordered a County Mayo wool from Rocky before I left. It was nice getting measured for it at USA Kilts and when it was finished they shipped it to me.

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsman

Oops! I meant their 5-yard wool kilts. I got worried when I was heading to Wisconsin without a wool kilt. So I ordered a County Mayo wool from Rocky before I left. It was nice getting measured for it at USA Kilts and when it was finished they shipped it to me.

Cool, I was wondering about that. I think I'll be picking up some 5 yard wool then. Though, I am going to have to ask if they by chance could do the traditional box-pleat style. They don't offer it, so I'm expecting a no, but asking never hurts. These Stumptowns just have me fond of the box-pleat.