Sporran-Phobes Unite!

[Panache]

Alan,

Thanks for the post...I checked out the Buzz Kidder site at:

http://www.buzzkidder.com/page/page/512029.htm and I'm partial to the Country Sporran...Looks simple, non-intrusive (perhaps smaller) and definitely priced right.

Chase,

FYI the Buzz Kidder Sporrans actually all tend toward the large size compared to the standard three tassle ones.

Cheers

Jamie

[Chase]

Colin,

That looks like the place...I'll give them a try...Thanks, and thanks to everyone for their kind help and opinions.

Chase

[davedove]

Alan,

Thanks for the post...I checked out the Buzz Kidder site at:

http://www.buzzkidder.com/page/page/512029.htm and I'm partial to the Country Sporran...Looks simple, non-intrusive (perhaps smaller) and definitely priced right.

Chase,

FYI the Buzz Kidder Sporrans actually all tend toward the large size compared to the standard three tassle ones.

The Buzz Kidder sporrans are great, and their size actually makes them useful. I would recommend them highly.

Have you checked out the Freelanders? http://www.freelandersporrans.com/cms/index.php

Of course, Freelanders are great sporrans. They are big enough to be useful and are made by some of X Marks' own.

It's also sort of a rite of passage here at X marks to get a Freelander Sporran. I have one.

[Chase]

The Buzz Kidder does look smaller, perhaps it's the absence of tassles...Oh no!!! Tasslephobia....Jeeeez...You guys must be cracking up by now...LOL

[davedove]

I don't mind the appearance of tassels, but as has been mentioned, sometimes the rhythm they make when you walk can get real irritating.

But, to be fair, sometimes it's kind of cool too.

[cessna152towser]

All a matter of personal taste. I enjoy the freedom of wearing a casual kilt with pockets, when I would not normally wear a sporran, though a sporran completes the look when wearing a dressy tartan kilt, and is useful for holding keys, money etc.

[Galician]

I actually have the Inverness model, which is supposed to be larger than the Country. I don't know how much., but I'm very happy with it, and use it regularly. I appreciate most the drawstring on it, which serves to keep my assorted items inside.

[McFarkus]

You may want to try wearing the sporran to one side, see "Rob Roy" movie. In that position it is still functional and handy but will be less distracting and allow a clear view of the tartan (apron). The other option is to buy Freedom Kilts exclusively with their hidden pockets.

The Ferguson Britt line of sporrans that Matt Newsome carries actually have an option for that - he constructs them differently for that http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/sporran_fb.html

(Sorry Galician, Edited for correct link) Here's a photo of one. The option is available on all the models even when not shown.

[Galician]

The Ferguson Britt line of sporrans that Matt Newsome carries actually have an option for that - he constructs them differently for that http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

Are you sure about that site??? I'm getting a wacky item on ebay.

[jmercier]

I've got 2 buzz kidder sporrans, the rob roy, and the inverness, and i like them both alot, they're the right size to actually USE and fit a good amount of stuff in without taking you 20 minutes to squeze your wallet out the top. I'm saving my pennies right now for a Ferguson Britt Beaver Glengyle, and that'll probably cover my sporran quota for a long long while