Quote Originally Posted by thescot View Post
For someone new to the kilt, I do not recommend the purchase of top-of-the-line sporrans or hose or other items which are easily replace with top quality later because they're just too expensive. A perfectly serviceable sporran can be had for about $25; it's cheap, yes, and will not last for 20 years, but it will allow the wearer to decide whether he wants to continue wearing the kilt.
That's generally been my advice as well, on accesories and kilts. I think we forget what it's like to start from zero with this kilt thing.