kilts in the rain.

[tpa]

Not at all, anywhere from the top to the middle of the knee is usually deemed to be fine. However mini kilts on men is not a pretty sight.

[New World Czech]

Thanks for that, it's on my wish list now, although I've got one one something like this: http://www.australiantreasures.com/e...ider-coat.html

I have one similar from Outback Trading Co. I stay very dry kilted or not.

[DyerStraits]

I have several waist length, zip-front, collared racing jackets and/or "baseball" jackets as we Americans call them, made of water-repellent nylon-cotton or nylon-polyester blends, as well as three waist length leather racing/motorcyle/bomber type jackets, in black, brown, sage green and red, for casual kilted wear in wet (or wet and cold) conditions. For really nasty conditions--especially when I'm wearing formal or semi-formal kilted wear--I have a full-length Russian Navy Officer's Cape, made of heavy weight black cotton cavalry twill, with a laminated rubber interior layer and a large, detachable hood; I bought mine from an eBay seller in Germany who posts listings for them regularly at a very attractive price. The Russian Army version of these capes--in a brownish-green color--are also regularly available from eBay sellers in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, etc. They are extremely well-made and an excellently affordable alternative to Inverness capes, of which even the basic/economy models can be quite dear. My usual, preferred cold/wet weather protective head wear for all of these is a simple black wool beret, although my black leather driving cap is a casual option. Aside from all that, simply heed the little Celtic voice that whispers "wool, Wool, WOOL", and remember, as the all-seasons, all-conditions cyclist in me has learned (the hard way) that it's better to be Wet And Warm, as opposed to Wet And Cold.

[Tarheel]

My fellow biker DyerStraits should get the "wet but warm" award for rain gear. Wow! what a combo of goodies. I have been known to carry a 40 gallon trash can liner, cut a slit in the bottom and sides and use it as a poncho during an "Iron Butt" ride. That choice was due to time, space and weight considerations. An Iron Butt challenge is 1100+ miles of motorcycle endurance riding in a 24 hour period for the (new to two wheels) members.

[Mel1721L]

Not at all, anywhere from the top to the middle of the knee is usually deemed to be fine. However mini kilts on men is not a pretty sight.

You are definately not wrong there.

[Mel1721L]

I have several waist length, zip-front, collared racing jackets and/or "baseball" jackets as we Americans call them, made of water-repellent nylon-cotton or nylon-polyester blends, as well as three waist length leather racing/motorcyle/bomber type jackets, in black, brown, sage green and red, for casual kilted wear in wet (or wet and cold) conditions. For really nasty conditions--especially when I'm wearing formal or semi-formal kilted wear--I have a full-length Russian Navy Officer's Cape, made of heavy weight black cotton cavalry twill, with a laminated rubber interior layer and a large, detachable hood; I bought mine from an eBay seller in Germany who posts listings for them regularly at a very attractive price. The Russian Army version of these capes--in a brownish-green color--are also regularly available from eBay sellers in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, etc. They are extremely well-made and an excellently affordable alternative to Inverness capes, the basic/economy models of which can be quite dear. My usual, preferred cold/wet weather protective head wear for all of these is a simple black wool beret, although my black leather driving cap is a casual option. Aside from all that, simply heed the little Celtic voice that whispers "wool, Wool, WOOL", and remember, as the all-seasons, all-conditions cyclist in me has learned (the hard way) that it's better to be Wet And Warm, as opposed to Wet And Cold.

My father in law, who I've never met was a Major in the Red Army, maybe he can source one. Their kit isn't too bad. I prefer a broad brimmed slouch hat for sun and rain, its ok except when its too windy, then I'll go for a beret.

[Mel1721L]

[QUOT=Tarheel;1260990]My fellow biker DyerStraits should get the "wet but warm" award for rain gear. Wow! what a combo of goodies. I have been known to carry a 40 gallon trash can liner, cut a slit in the bottom and sides and use it as a poncho during an "Iron Butt" ride. That choice was due to time, space and weight considerations. An Iron Butt challenge is 1100+ miles of motorcycle endurance riding in a 24 hour period for the (new to two wheels) members.[/QUOTE]

That is known as using your initiative.

[DyerStraits]

My fellow biker DyerStraits should get the "wet but warm" award for rain gear. Wow! what a combo of goodies. I have been known to carry a 40 gallon trash can liner, cut a slit in the bottom and sides and use it as a poncho during an "Iron Butt" ride. That choice was due to time, space and weight considerations. An Iron Butt challenge is 1100+ miles of motorcycle endurance riding in a 24 hour period for the (new to two wheels) members.

"Improvise, Adapt, Overcome". The Trash Can Liner Poncho is as practical, and widely used, a solution as any--cheap, lightweight, extremely stowable and widely available. I saw it widely used by people on their way to Sturgis a few summers ago. And as it has been previously pointed out on XMTS, various styles of cropped-waist jackets--wool Eisenhower jackets, classic leather motorcycle/racing jackets, denim Levi's Trucker jackets, et. al--are excellent, and good-liking, casual kilted outerwear options.

[Mel1721L]

"Improvise, Adapt, Overcome". The Trash Can Liner Poncho is as practical, and widely used, a solution as any--cheap, lightweight, extremely stowable and widely available. I saw it widely used by people on their way to Sturgis a few summers ago. And as it has been previously pointed out on XMTS, various styles of cropped-waist jackets--wool Eisenhower jackets, classic leather motorcycle/racing jackets, denim Levi's Trucker jackets, et. al--are excellent, and good-liking, casual kilted outerwear options.

I guess you could keep a bin bag in a sporran, just in case.

[DyerStraits]

My father in law, who I've never met was a Major in the Red Army, maybe he can source one. Their kit isn't too bad. I prefer a broad brimmed slouch hat for sun and rain, its ok except when its too windy, then I'll go for a beret.

I've always said that when it comes to affordable, well-made outer wear, Uncle Sam is hard to beat, and it is certainly also true of the military surplus of The Mother Bear (and many other nations) which I became aware of when I started collecting vintage Russian wrist watches. I'm sure your father-in-law could easily source one of the capes for you. Highly recommended.