Hiking Kilted

[Will]

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

[GMan]

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

[Daneel]

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)

[Will]

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.

[Riverkilt]

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

Ron

[davedove]

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

[Andrew Breecher]

Ahh, hiking kilted, a topic close to my heart. I'm planning a week on the trail in Vermont in the next few weeks.

Ben's bug repellant, in the bright orange bottle, is the only thing that really works. It's about 98% DEET, and you should avoid spraying it on your kilt, or any other clothing, as it will discolour and eventually eat through it. Yes, you're putting that on your skin. The reward comes when the mosquito lands on you and then you can watch it die as the toxins course through it....

Andrew.

[Dreadbelly]

Tea Tree essential oil and citronella essential oil work for keeping the bugs away.

[Geoduck]

Ahh, hiking kilted, a topic close to my heart. I'm planning a week on the trail in Vermont in the next few weeks.

Ben's bug repellant, in the bright orange bottle, is the only thing that really works. It's about 98% DEET, and you should avoid spraying it on your kilt, or any other clothing, as it will discolour and eventually eat through it. Yes, you're putting that on your skin. The reward comes when the mosquito lands on you and then you can watch it die as the toxins course through it....

Andrew.

Kilt Wilter, you're dead on if you want to go the natural route by keeping bugs away, those two can work.

However, I'm with Andrew. I usually use "Jungle Juice" for hikes when I anticipate a large amount of insects. (This product is great and availible at REI).

Also, Avon's "skin so soft" keeps the mosquito's a way very well, too. It does have kind of a feminine smell to it, but I promise you it will work.