kilts in the rain.

**Mel1721L** · 17th September 14, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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.

**Blupiper** · 17th September 14, 08:17 AM

I use both the band spec rain cape and a duster. It's an Aussie brand called Drizabone (as in 'dry as a ...') and both work well. To see a photo of the band spec capes in action, check the Photo section below under the caption Bitterroot Celtic Festival and Games. I have a good shot of the massed bands, most members sporting the rain cape. I had mine on all day and it worked very well. The Drizabone has the straps that hold the duster to the leg and is great on cold, windy and rainy days. Both cover down to below the knee, so Wellies might be appropriate as well.

JMB

**Mel1721L** · 17th September 14, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Blupiper

I use both the band spec rain cape and a duster. It's an Aussie brand called Drizabone (as in 'dry as a ...') and both work well. To see a photo of the band spec capes in action, check the Photo section below under the caption Bitterroot Celtic Festival and Games. I have a good shot of the massed bands, most members sporting the rain cape. I had mine on all day and it worked very well. The Drizabone has the straps that hold the duster to the leg and is great on cold, windy and rainy days. Both cover down to below the knee, so Wellies might be appropriate as well.

JMB

I haven't ever seen wellies on sale over here.

**gordontaos** · 21st September 14, 10:07 AM

I really enjoy wearing my Mr Anthony "Ultimate".
http://www.misterantony.com/

**Mel1721L** · 21st September 14, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by gordontaos

I reaIly enjoy wearing my Mr Anthony "Ultimate".
http://www.misterantony.com/

If my other coat remains lost, I'll get one.

**Madpiper65** · 22nd September 14, 12:39 PM

I bought two Mr. Antony Inverness capes. I have a Bandspec that I wear in the wet rainy Florida summers and an Ultimate that works very very well here in the mild winters as both a rain cape and for basic warmth. In my opinion, you'd have a darned hard time finding anything that works as good at double the price. The Bandspec has kept me completely dry in a tropical storm strength blow. I coupled it with a Tilley hat to help keep my head dry. (I wish Tilley came in the same colors that Mr. Antony offers, they are hats that are as good as the capes I have. If you are after a good basic rain cape, then you can't go wrong with a Standard or Bandspec. My wife loves hers too.

**Mel1721L** · 22nd September 14, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Madpiper65

I bought two Mr. Antony Inverness capes. I have a Bandspec that I wear in the wet rainy Florida summers and an Ultimate that works very very well here in the mild winters as both a rain cape and for basic warmth. In my opinion, you'd have a darned hard time finding anything that works as good at double the price. The Bandspec has kept me completely dry in a tropical storm strength blow. I coupled it with a Tilley hat to help keep my head dry. (I wish Tilley came in the same colors that Mr. Antony offers, they are hats that are as good as the capes I have. If you are after a good basic rain cape, then you can't go wrong with a Standard or Bandspec. My wife loves hers too.

We are at the beginning of the storm season now, I may have to get one. Still can't find my coat!

**Mel1721L** · 26th September 14, 05:25 AM

Yay coat found! I don't know why I never thought to look in the box the coffee maker came in, in the first place! Coat worked perfectly. As soon as Iput it on it stopped raining!

**Elf** · 26th September 14, 11:33 AM

congratulations on finding the coat.

Originally Posted by Blupiper

I use both the band spec rain cape and a duster. It's an Aussie brand called Drizabone (as in 'dry as a ...') and both work well. To see a photo of the band spec capes in action, check the Photo section below under the caption Bitterroot Celtic Festival and Games. I have a good shot of the massed bands, most members sporting the rain cape. I had mine on all day and it worked very well. The Drizabone has the straps that hold the duster to the leg and is great on cold, windy and rainy days. Both cover down to below the knee, so Wellies might be appropriate as well.

JMB

Now if I might ask what is recommended for keeping the feet dry on the soggy ground? (Or should that be a separate thread?) I find the long coat or Inverness directs all the water to the lower legs. Not pleasant.