Utilikilts

[TexasPete]

Utilikilts tends get their non-kilt items from outside vendors, and the socks I've seen them carry seem to all come from Sock Dreams. They're inexpensive but not very cushioning. I mostly end up wearing some wool blend hiking socks I got from Costco and those work well.

As for the kilts themselves, I'm fond of the workman's model. I started with an original, and it's good, but I like the heavier fabric of the workman's. The tradeoff is needing to iron it to keep the pleats vaguely straight. It's not a dress kilt, but having the pleats straight makes it look better, in my opinion. I've read recently that you can put weighted binder clips on the kilt as it's hang drying to achieve the same results.

[GMan]

I too like them for hiking, etc. Granted they are not traditional in any sense, but they do generate more conversations than do my traditional Kilts. Not sure of the postage to you so that also may be a consideration.

[Creag]

I have an original Utilikilt in dark grey. It is solidly constructed and well designed. It doesn't look or fit quite like a traditional kilt, but it is quite comfortable and easy to get around in.

Tobus - off topic, but it is nice to know I'm not the only person out there still carrying an external frame pack. It's easier on my back.

[Hawk]

I also have two UtiliKilts. Both being "Mockers", one in dark gray, one tan. An interesting addition to the Mockers are the two front slash pockets that go inside hidden and very deep. Also, they have both back pockets. Substantial is the word for the front ones, and I never want for room to carry whatever I need.

Hawk

[okiwen]

Hey Tobus,
Interesting two buckle ranger belt. Looks good. Are those gaters you've made or found?

[Tobus]

Hey Tobus,
Interesting two buckle ranger belt. Looks good. Are those gaters you've made or found?

I made the belt, but the leggings are WWII vintage US Army surplus. I discussed them here (thread now locked due to age). I also have a shorter US Marine pattern, also WWII vintage, that you can see here. Very useful when you live in cactus/mesquite country!

I don't like wearing any kilt (including my Utilikilt) with the scrunched-down sock look or with otherwise exposed lower legs. Despite all my efforts, I just can't seem to grow my calves into any muscular shape, and they always look like bird legs. And since regular kilt hose look funny to me with a Utilikilt (not to mention they don't hold up well to working outside), I usually wear these leggings.

[Elizabeth]

For a modern utility style kilt you could look at Stump Town kilts. http://stumptownkilts.com/

Not sure if they ship overseas. I have one of their woman's kilts and I really like it!