Camouflage kilts for father and son?

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

My son, soon to be fourteen, has expressed a desire to go hiking with dear ole dad while wearing camouflage kilts. This was a bit of a surprise to me as he has not willingly worn a kilt nor expressed a desire to do so since he was five years old.

He would like for us to have matching kilts in a camouflage pattern appropriate to our semi-mountainous high desert juniper and cactus terrain. I would like them to be in some sort of durable and washable fabric. Mine would not need to be quite as tough as his since I am much more mellow in my hiking. He tends to go under instead of over and through instead of around. Mud is also just also just thicker "air" to him and he seems to be able to breathe it just fine.

I have performed some brief searches for camo kilts on the web and have become more confused than enlightened as to what is available -- especially as to how "sturdy" each variety of fabric would be. Pockets and other extensions to the basic kilt merely increase the confusion factor...

Cost is, of course, a significant factor being that I'll be purchasing two kilts - although it's possible he can fit into a child's size as he is quite slender (ahh, those were the days) but probably unlikely.

Can the rabble direct me to vendors or web sites or (__fill in the blank__) which might fit my needs and his desires? I'm especially looking for input from those who have or had kilts in various fabrics and styles fitting the necessary criteria.

Thanks much,

Rob

[Kinnear]

I can't speak on it personally as I don't own one but I have seen great reviews of Freedom Kilts. The cool thing is that they tend to look, in cut, more traditional but you can add all the bits and bobs that you like to trick out the kilt to your specs.

[Nighthawk]

Sure can!

http://www.flamingokilts.biz/6.html



I wear it hiking, swimming in rivers (obviously!) and anywhere else I feel the need for a rugged, durable modern kilt.

Another thought:



The olive green Amerikilt is pretty darn nice, too. Amerikilt will also take special orders!

[kc8ufv]

Although likely a bit pricy based on your description, it generally sounds like you might be describing the utilikilt, most likely the original. http://www.utilikilts.com/company/pr...ilts/original/

A much more affordable alternative, if you are willing to spend a little time with a sewing machine, would be the X-kilt. Check your local fabric stores. You might be able to get 2 kilts out of one length, if it's wide enough. (read the directions before buying your materials to make sure to get the proper stuff)
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ownload-20085/

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Sure can!

http://www.flamingokilts.biz/6.html

Thank you for your interest,
but we are not able to accept new orders
for casual kilts at this time.

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Sure can!

The olive green Amerikilt is pretty darn nice, too. Amerikilt will also take special orders!

A quick look at the web site does not show camo but says I can supply my own fabric...so maybe...

[Finn]

Ok, no surprise here, but I'm a fan of Utilikilts. Have a Mossy Oak original & LOVE it! However, their prices have gotten STEEP. I am saving to have a Multicam Argyle made by Alphakilts out of Indy. Once upon a time I was told they'd do a custom for me.
Freedom Kilts have done camo, though I'm not current with them.
AVOID Sportkilt.
Enjoy the hunting!

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Although likely a bit pricy based on your description, it generally sounds like you might be describing the utilikilt, most likely the original. http://www.utilikilts.com/company/pr...ilts/original/

$215-$330 USD for me -- probably similar for son = $430-$660 + shipping, etc. A touch too high (right now, at least)... Plus not currently available in the "right" camo (according to my son).

A much more affordable alternative, if you are willing to spend a little time with a sewing machine, would be the X-kilt. Check your local fabric stores. You might be able to get 2 kilts out of one length, if it's wide enough. (read the directions before buying your materials to make sure to get the proper stuff)
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ownload-20085/

I *wish* I could sew...but I don't think there's even needle and thread in the house, let alone a working sewing machine. I'll review the X-kilt stuff -- it's still possible...

Thanks!

[kc8ufv]

$215-$330 USD for me -- probably similar for son = $430-$660 + shipping, etc. A touch too high (right now, at least)... Plus not currently available in the "right" camo (according to my son).



I *wish* I could sew...but I don't think there's even needle and thread in the house, let alone a working sewing machine. I'll review the X-kilt stuff -- it's still possible...

Thanks!

I can almost guarantee even with buying everything you need, you can build 2 X-kilts for less than the cost of 1 utilikilt. I'm on my 2nd xkilt, and making it harder than it needs to be because I want to make the inside of the pleats a different color. Around here, at Jo Ann Fabrics, without a sale, you can buy a decent sewing machine for about a hundred bucks. Wait for a sale, and that price goes down. Don't ever pay full price for fabric at Jo Ann fabrics. Wait a few weeks, and the fabric you want will be on sale.

[seanachie]

AltKilt is a forum sponsor and I would highly recommend Jeanie. I would recommend writing her with what you are looking for and see what she comes up with. I consider their kilts a very good value.