How Often Do You See A Kilted Gent In A Life Jacket?

**Riverkilt** · 4th July 13, 10:53 PM

My friend Ryan from Anchorage, AK at Lees Ferry, AZ gearing up for a raft trip down the Grand Canyon. Kilt is a SportKilt Hash House Harriers Hunting tartan.

**cessna152towser** · 5th July 13, 01:18 PM

Looking good, but I really think Ryan will be hoping his Sportkilt will not need to enter the water!

**Riverkilt** · 5th July 13, 01:22 PM

The material is that super soft "pajama-like" material. Think it'll be pretty heavy if it gets wet and I'm thinking it won't survive a week on the river well.

**The Kiltman** · 5th July 13, 02:05 PM

This Kilt by Sport looks like their Hiking Model. I have one and only wear it for hiking and going up or down the river.

**cck** · 5th July 13, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

The material is that super soft "pajama-like" material. Think it'll be pretty heavy if it gets wet and I'm thinking it won't survive a week on the river well.

I think he is wearing the Sport Kilt Pacific Blue Hiking kilt. This is made of some type of microfiber, which should tolerate getting wet. When/if you get to put your river trip together, I'll wear one of those.

**Riverkilt** · 5th July 13, 02:52 PM

You're right, that's the Pacific Blue tartan...don't know which microfiber they're using...seeing it in person it looked pretty flimsy and loosely woven...at least he's kilted eh?

**sydnie7** · 5th July 13, 03:10 PM

I like the way his vest (waistcoat) is not too matchy-matchy with the tartan.

**cck** · 5th July 13, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

You're right, that's the Pacific Blue tartan...don't know which microfiber they're using...seeing it in person it looked pretty flimsy and loosely woven...at least he's kilted eh?

Probably a good choice for a get-wet raft trip. When I did the Colorado, we also did a lot of hiking and it was hot. Another good opportunity for a kilt.

**tundramanq** · 5th July 13, 09:29 PM

Ron, I have this exact kilt. It's 330gm (11oz.) microfiber. It will do great wet. Dry it will Marilyn quite easy. If he will be paddling he will need a sporran as an anchor. The aprons like to wander up your thighs when in motion seated.

**Riverkilt** · 5th July 13, 10:06 PM

Crack me up Sydnie7!! Glad to hear the other info on the kilt. Guess it will be good them. Hope I hear something more about how it worked out when he gets off the river Sunday. Gave him the X Marks website...who knows...might tell us himself.