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    Thumbs up Hiking Kilted

    Hi!

    After reading a post by Downeaster, I thought I would hike some local trails kilted. So I put on a stillwater kilt and hit the trail.

    The hike went well except for a few environmental issues. It was warm and muggy. Add to that, I haven't hiked in about 15 years. I was getting quite warm. But I don't think more so than anyone else. Also, I seemed to be warmer above the waist than below. In hind sight, I have a philbeg from Rocky that I think is a little lighter and may have been a better choice.

    Since we had rain two days ago, the mosquitoes were plentiful. Repellent took care of most of them.

    As soon as I got on the trail, I met a guy walking his dog. We just said "Hi" and kept on walking. In fact, no one even blinked or took a second look.

    There are a few side trails that I didn't have time for. I will go back to walk those and I will be kilted. :-D

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    Experiencing the true joy of kilting, a day hiking. Well done Will.
    Glen McGuire

    A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.

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    I love Hiking kilted. Especially when after a long hard climb you reach a summit and some how you feel really alive wearing a kilt. It brings the real man out in you. I can't really put it into words but I'm sure you know what I mean. I will be hiking in Glencoe in a few weeks time as part of my family holiday and needless to say I will be kilted and enjoying every moment. By the way what repellant do you use. If the stories about Scots midges are true I will need the best (read powerfull)
    HAPPY KILTING
    DANEEL
    But for all these great powers, he's wishful, like me
    To be back where the dark Mourne sweeps down to the sea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daneel
    I love Hiking kilted. ... By the way what repellant do you use. If the stories about Scots midges are true I will need the best (read powerfull)
    Not sure if the same products are available in your country as the US. I am using "Off! Sportsman." I picked this product as it is a spray and supposed to offer 10 protection. However, it contains DEET which some people have problems with.

    Since mine is almost gone, its time to see what is available this year.

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    Bodyglide

    Don't forget the Bodyglide if you're hiking any distance....

    Ron
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    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    I'm getting back into hiking and volksmarching (have to fight that chair spread) and plan to do it kilted.

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