Outerwear, and other protective gear

[TheOfficialBren]

I am quite partial to "Patton" cut jackets for casual wear whether kilted or trousered.

As Kyle said above layers are often your best bet. They can be added or subtracted as needed.

In arctic conditions I feel no need, I skip the kilt. kilts and sub-zero temperatures do not mix. Dancing with frostbite (or worse) is foolhardy.

[Huginn and Muninn]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I'm lucky that I still have several layering options, so that's not been a problem. I've mostly been trying to replace my old overcoat and pea coat. I've got a motorcycle-styled leather jacket that fits, but I'm sorting out the more formal options. I like the shorter waists of the Ikes, but wish they had a bit more flair. I'm actually looking at some Civil War replica shell jackets, but they aren't all that heavy. Anyone know a high-waisted, high-buttoning winter tweed?

For an Inverness Cape, how far down does it reach?

[AJBryant]

For an Inverness Cape, how far down does it reach?

Mine is just above mid-calf.

Here are more pictures of an Inverness than you could ever want. Or maybe not. ;)

[GG]

For casual wear I always wear kind of short wind breaker, like these:











I have them in various colors, thin and thick, and in a price range from inexpensive H&M to expensive branded ones.

I'll only wear a coat when I also wear a jacket (Argyle).

[creagdhubh]

How's this for outerwear with the kilt? Very smart!

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[CMcG]

Lately, I've been contemplating a leather kilt jacket from Stillwater because of the traditional cut, but contemporary style. I find that the wind-breaking properties of a leather jacket combined with a hearty wool sweater and a sip up vest with a high collar underneath can keep me comfortable in temperatures down to about -10 Celsius.

[Dale Seago]

Lately, I've been contemplating a leather kilt jacket from Stillwater because of the traditional cut, but contemporary style. I find that the wind-breaking properties of a leather jacket combined with a hearty wool sweater and a sip up vest with a high collar underneath can keep me comfortable in temperatures down to about -10 Celsius.

I have one of those and wear it fairly often. It's the lightest-weight leather I've ever worn, but you're right about its windbreaking properties. If the temp is a little chilly it works very nicely with a lambswool pullover sweater-vest or, in much cooler weather, as you suggested even a fairly heavyweight sweater like this wool Fairisle:

[Riverkilt]

Bomber jackets for sure...so many to choose from. Enjoy the hunt. For San Francisco you'd probably like Mr. Antony's Ultimate rain cape. Great for when its too warm for a wool Inverness cape. I've also had good luck hunting Sportsman's Warehouse for wool longcoats. Great prices on surplus longcoats from various military services. Civil war replica greatcoats work too. Both are toasty warm. And don't forget jean jackets. Jean jackets look great for casual kilting.


Mr. Antony's Ultimate



A leather jean jacket from J. Peterman



Replica Union cavalry greatcoat



British greatcoat through Sportsman's Warehouse

Flight jackets, tanker jackets, replica Ike jackets, and replica battlejackets work too. What Price Glory has some good ones.



Forget where I bought this flight jacket.

[CMcG]

I have one of those and wear it fairly often. It's the lightest-weight leather I've ever worn, but you're right about its windbreaking properties. If the temp is a little chilly it works very nicely with a lambswool pullover sweater-vest or, in much cooler weather, as you suggested even a fairly heavyweight sweater like this wool Fairisle:

The key, as you say, is having a few different weights of wool sweater options to layer with, depending on how cold it is. If all else fails, I guess one just heads straight to a restaurant where the waitresses are capable of instantly melting even polar ice caps

[Grizzly]

I have one of those and wear it fairly often. It's the lightest-weight leather I've ever worn, but you're right about its windbreaking properties. If the temp is a little chilly it works very nicely with a lambswool pullover sweater-vest or, in much cooler weather, as you suggested even a fairly heavyweight sweater like this wool Fairisle:

It's a tough job for tough men. Thank you for undertaking this mission Dale. Lesser men would have failed.