New Product for Foul Weather Kilting - Rainskirt

**Riverkilt** · 8th December 08, 07:21 AM

Check out www.rainskirt.com

Made for men and women though they aren't up to my waist size yet.

Reminds me of the canvas covers made to protect kilts in WWI. This appears to be of waterproof nylon.

Certainly less expensive than a full cape or greatcoat. Lighter weight, easier to carry.

Made up in Oregon where they certainly know rain.

Ron

**george7** · 8th December 08, 07:25 AM

The short one is pushing $90... that's certainly a good payment towards an inveness cape.

**Riverkilt** · 8th December 08, 07:39 AM

Yup, but they'd be easier to carry and lighter for say a hiker or backpacker or traveler.

Ron

**Robert Lamb** · 8th December 08, 07:51 AM

Despite what they say it hardly ever rains here in Ore.

but I shall look into what they have to offer.

**vmac3205** · 8th December 08, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Robert Lamb

Despite what they say it hardly ever rains here in Ore.

but I shall look into what they have to offer.

Like it dodn't rain today. But, it didn't rain on our open house on Saturday, which you didn't show for. You missed a great time.

**Panache** · 8th December 08, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Yup, but they'd be easier to carry and lighter for say a hiker or backpacker or traveler.

Ron

Ron,

For the same price one of the lower end Mr. Anthony rain capes fold down to a very small and light package and will protect both your top and bottom halves.

Heck, a very inexpensive rain poncho will do the same thing for under $10

I don't see this as very practical

Cheers

Jamie

**CDNSushi** · 8th December 08, 06:26 PM

$120? Eek. Yeah, I'm with Panache on this one.

I do thank you for bringing this to the rabble's attention however, -- it's always interesting to see people with entrepreneurial spirits try something new, but I'm afraid I'm not going to be on their customer list anytime soon.

**george7** · 8th December 08, 07:41 PM

Positive... It's kilt-like and keeps your kilt dry.
Negative.. It's expensive and leaves your upper body as wet as before.

**CDNSushi** · 8th December 08, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Negative.. It's expensive and leaves your upper body as wet as before.

Well, presumably you'd be wearing it with a rain jacket that you already own... Otherwise there really would be no point to it. But that's just another piece of kit to buy, pack and worry about.

**Nighthawk** · 10th December 08, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Positive... It's kilt-like and keeps your kilt dry.
Negative.. It's expensive and leaves your upper body as wet as before.

That's my thought, too. I have a leather duster and a London Fog trench coat. Both work well, and have lasted me 10 years each. Those look cool, but for the price, I'll stick with my trench.