kilts in the rain.

[Tarheel]

I've heard that coat called a "slicker" when I dealt with horses many years ago. I used to have one and it was great. Beware that it may stain the kilt if treated with a waterproofing compound that has a stain/dye infused. If yours has a lining no problem though.

[Mel1721L]

Mine is lined, if I can ever find it, my wife put it away for the summer and she's working in the UK at the moment and doesn't remember where she put it. Considering the size of the coat and the size of our apartment, I can't believe I can't find it!

[Tarheel]

When, and/or if, you find it, (thinking of my own home and the many places to put things aside for safe keeping) answer me this riddle. Do the leg straps on the inside of your coat fit below the kilt hem? Assuming your coat has those inner straps. I'll rely on the Inverness cape owners to answer that same question in retrospect.

[Mel1721L]

When, and/or if, you find it, (thinking of my own home and the many places to put things aside for safe keeping) answer me this riddle. Do the leg straps on the inside of your coat fit below the kilt hem? Assuming your coat has those inner straps. I'll rely on the Inverness cape owners to answer that same question in retrospect.

Well I've never worn it with a kilt, so I don't know, I never use them anyway. I usually wear it with a battered brown slouch hat with faded infantry cords and badged as C Coy 46th Virginia Infantry.

[Father Bill]

The cape doesn't have those straps; they're designed for riding horseback and the cape doesn't do that. If you do have the straps... just leave them tucked into the coat and don't try to put them around your legs since you're not riding anyway.

[MacLowlife]

I have a Barbour Burghley, I think it is, which does have those straps. They are lower on the leg, probably about mid calf, and could be hooked below the kilt. My Inverness cape is wool fabric and not waterproof, so I would end up with TWO layers of sodden wool, if I wore it in a hard rain. The Burghley and various pommel slickers are nice, but men in trousers manage well enough exposing their legs below the knee to the risk of rain, so kilted gents can probably do the same.
Part of the problem is how your legs look sticking out of a long coat- as if you had left the house with only your socks on. Notice most Inverness Cape illustrations show the cape open to show the kilt underneath.

I vote mid-calf waterproof of your choice and a good umbrella.

OOOOPS, I meant Mid-THIGH. I vote thigh, not Calf

[Hiburnicus]

I have a Belstaff Trialmaster jacket I've worn while kilted. I figured the old-school wax-cotton look would be suitable... It's also my favorite light/rainproof jacket.

I have a tan trenchcoat that I haven't made use of, because of the issue that MacLowlife pointed out...

[Mel1721L]

I have a Barbour Burghley, I think it is, which does have those straps. They are lower on the leg, probably about mid calf, and could be hooked below the kilt. My Inverness cape is wool fabric and not waterproof, so I would end up with TWO layers of sodden wool, if I wore it in a hard rain. The Burghley and various pommel slickers are nice, but men in trousers manage well enough exposing their legs below the knee to the risk of rain, so kilted gents can probably do the same.
Part of the problem is how your legs look sticking out of a long coat- as if you had left the house with only your socks on. Notice most Inverness Cape illustrations show the cape open to show the kilt underneath.

I vote mid-calf waterproof of your choice and a good umbrella.

OOOOPS, I meant Mid-THIGH. I vote thigh, not Calf

Yes, I think it would look a bit odd, could wear it open I suppose. I never carry an unberella, I prefer to feel the rain.

[KentuckyCeltophile]

The cape doesn't have those straps; they're designed for riding horseback and the cape doesn't do that. If you do have the straps... just leave them tucked into the coat and don't try to put them around your legs since you're not riding anyway.

Hey Mel,
Yeah, the slicker or "duster" style coat you have is an Australian design that US ranchers and cowboys wear. I sold them at the western wear store in Ohio at which I used to work. Beware of the oilskin. It will discolor other fabrics. As for the leg straps, they are used for riding horses. You won't need them for just walking. The oilskin fabric is heavy enough it won't blow all over in a light breeze. So, shouldn't conflict with the kilt.
Cheers,
KC

[walkerk]

The "Mr. Antony" rain cape is a good choice for keeping dry. Here's an old thread with pictures and a link: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...in-cape-36510/