I Still Can Not Make Up My Mind

[Rufus]

Shandy,

Did you notice that Rocky has Douglas modern tartan now? It looks like PV, because it's a newer pic. Best to ask Rocky though.

If you want to get first hand experience about the differences between philabegs and traditionals, you should PM RichardlJohnson. I know that he owns both, and would be able to give you the best advice.

For my two bits worth, I'd suggest two philabegs over one traditional, since that's all you're planning on wearing. That way, you'll have some clothing options, and one to wear when the other gets dirty - even though the PV seems to repel anything, even the coffee I dumped on mine the other day. I just wiped it off and was good to go, even though coffee got all over the white part!

Anyway, I hope you're able to make you mind up, and that the Visa gets here soon.

[Rob Wright]

Doc, if Rufus is correct(I didn't see it listed) definately get the Douglas modern you will not regret it. And Definately go with two philabegs, so you have something to wear

Rob Wright

[Dreadbelly]

Douglas Modern is lovely. (Douglas Hunting as well)

I hope it's PV. Going to have to get one.

Ramsey is a stunning tartan. Something about it speaks to me. Have seen it a few times and a long time ago I had a flannel shirt made out of that exact same type of print. I wore that shirt to tatters.

I worry a bit about the cold. I hope a Philabeg is enough yardage for winter to keep me warm. Already found some very very long socks for hunters that go inside of your pants and your waders for cold water fishing. Socks that go up mid thigh. They come in a few colours, and are very very warm, water resistant, look good, and are rated to keep your legs warm in temps up to 10 below. They just look like they would work well with a kilt.

Have studied about PV. And with my current medical condition, I fear that wool may cause more irritation. Wool is also a rather good breeding ground for bacterial and fungal infections, which is something that I must take into consideration. PV breathes very well from what I have read. It also is not as prone to saturation factors. Which is a concern for me. Must keep air flow going at all costs. PV is an amazing material.

[MDR-V300]

Just look in the history books about Canadian soldiers in WWI who wore kilts. The wool in the trenches was the worst thing possible, and was a contributing factor to a lot of disease amongst the troops.

[bubba]

Uniforms in WW I were pretty much all wool

[MDR-V300]

Uniforms in WW I were pretty much all wool

I believe that you're right, but there was something about the pleats that kept the uniforms wetter and harder to clean, thus better breeding grounds for nasties than pants were.
Not that anyone was in particularly good shape crawling around in trenches back then.
Or so I seem to remember hearing back in school.

[bubba]

This is true, disease killed more troops than enemy action by a big margin, not to mention all the nonfatal ailments like trenchfoot which could be crippling.

[Rob Wright]

I'm not sure I've ever seen an aexample of the Douglas hunting tartan. I've seen the Douglas Green, Modern, Ancient Colors, Weathered, and the Douglas Grey. If anyone has a link I would appreciate it.

Rob Wright

[Graham]

Now that I know your situation better, I suggest 2 philabegs along with Rufus.

Like Rocky says, work upwards, maybe get a traditional later.
But if your getting rid of your trousers, you'll appreciate 2 kilts.

Good for you!! well done.

[Dreadbelly]

I'm not sure I've ever seen an aexample of the Douglas hunting tartan. I've seen the Douglas Green, Modern, Ancient Colors, Weathered, and the Douglas Grey. If anyone has a link I would appreciate it.

Rob Wright

Rob

The Douglas Hunting that I found was dark dark green with hints of purple, black and blue. All the colours of a good bruise.