Thompson Camel 4 yard Box Pleat Tartan Hiker

**McMurdo** · 2nd December 08, 10:04 AM

A couple weeks ago Tartan Hiker put up a kilt for sale, the kilt happens to be a 4 yard box pleat with velcro fasteners in the Thompson Camel tartan, even though this tartan has been appropriated by Burburry I have always liked the way it looks. I decided that it would be the perfect kilt for air travel due to the velcro straps, it may even be good for car travel as it's a box pleat lightweight fabric. As well as all that I have been known to go for a hike and this kilt will work very well for summer hikes. I fear that it will not see the light of day for a while as we are into winter up here, however I was able to get a few pictures this morning when it came, this is straight out of the box so please excuse the wrinkles.

**BEEDEE** · 2nd December 08, 10:21 AM

Nice find! Looks great on you.

Brian

**Paul Henry** · 2nd December 08, 10:59 AM

I've been interested in Thompson Camel for a long time, as Thompson is part of the "family" but always been put off it because of the"popular" or "Chav" associations,,, sorry Glen!But it doesn't look bad at all!!

And actually Camel Thompson and Burberry are not the same just very similar, Burbery has tried to restrict the Thompson... but that was justaggressive trading... see this article http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...8/ai_n12582587

**cessna152towser** · 2nd December 08, 11:17 AM

Looking good Glen.

**Finn** · 2nd December 08, 11:49 AM

Very nice!
I've liked that tartan for awhile.
Enjoy! (when the weather changes!)

**Tartan Hiker** · 2nd December 08, 11:53 AM

I'm glad it fits and that you are happy with it!

**Nighthawk** · 2nd December 08, 12:06 PM

Very nice!! I want a box pleat Thomson Grey myself.

**herminator** · 2nd December 08, 01:02 PM

Very nice kilt,

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but

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can you see how the belt loop pulls it upwards in the middle back?
One more argument for going without belt loops!

**Tartan Hiker** · 2nd December 08, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by herminator

can you see how the belt loop pulls it upwards in the middle back? One more argument for going without belt loops!

That kilt is made of 11 oz PV, and there is no reinforcement in the waist area at all. It was designed for hiking, and is really lightly built, thus the tendency to gather a bit. Point taken, but with a pack on, not an issue.

Or maybe Glen just has a big butt....