New and improved Carry-All Sporran - Now made in Scotland

**The Wizard of BC** · 22nd October 15, 09:23 PM

Hi folks I am so excited that it has been hard not to post for the last three days.

On Tuesday we got the first 5 of the new and improved Carry-All Sporrans. Now made in Scotland.

Some of you may remember that the previous Carry-All's were made in Canada and that the maker cancelled our project without notice or explanation.
Well, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. What began as a huge disappointment a year ago has resulted in a massively improved product.

You all know that my Carry-All Sporran has been a labor of love project for a number of years. We have sold ever one that has ever been made. It is a sporran designed specifically for how guys wear kilts today.

This new model is essentially the same design with many improvements.

Please note that this is one of five prototypes sent for my review. There are still five small changes I need made before we give the OK for a full production run. These 5 do not have any tassels.

As soon as I opened the box I could tell that this was made to a far higher level of quality.

The leather is heavier but more supple. The stitching is straight, tight and even.

One problem we had with the previous version was a weakness of the stitching in the strap loop on the back, The strap loop is now very secure and triple stitched.

When you load this sporran up you can even undo a snap at the bottom allowing to open even wider without looking like a shopping bag.

In the old version we have a spring clip for your keys. This new one has a small key ring on a snap.

I am able to take my keys out and return them to their secure snap with one hand.

The old version had two pockets inside but they proved to be flimsey and prone to the stitching failing. This new version not only has the two pockets the same size but an added pen slot.
And the construction of these pockets is bomb proof.

Ok, now for the bad news.
Being made in Scotland the shipping costs are higher. I'm also having to pay duty when they are imported.
The labor rate in Scotland is higher and the better quality materials cost more.
So I'm sorry but the price will have to be higher than before.

Right now I am setting the price of the new and improved, made in Scotland, Freedom Kilts exclusive, Carry-All Sporran @ $198.00cad or $151.50usd at today's exchange rate.

I should be able to announce that we have these ready for sale by the end of November.

**Dughlas mor** · 22nd October 15, 09:52 PM

Congratulations, Steve. It looks very well made, and well worth the asking price. I like the expandable gusset feature, simple and effective. Great to see it available again, and improved, no less.

**Mathew MacKillop** · 22nd October 15, 11:17 PM

Well Done, Steve!

I've been hoping for these to become available again. Looks like exactly the thing I want for Christmas, I just hope you still have some in stock by the time I can order one!

Mathew

**Kylahullu** · 23rd October 15, 01:59 AM

That is good news, even if I have one all ready.

Those refinements are good. Mine needs a needle and the fingers of a surgeon to fix the inner pockets stitching before it gets bad, and the strap loop is a suspect to get a failure some day, and what I have been missing is the pen slot... But the sporran has been a real pleasure especially when travelling. The spring clip for the keys has been perfect to secure hostel (or some other temporary needed) keys but needs two hands to operate it. Can't say anything about the new design keyring in this aspect, but the one-hand-use is definitely an upgrade for every day use.

For anyone needing sporran not only for the look but for a practical need I can heartily recommend this.

Just an idea: Would it be possible to arrange that someone ordering it to be delivered to Europe could get it sent directly from Scotland? Thus saving a double crossing of the Pond and customs. The latter if sent to EU customs area.

**Mael Coluim** · 23rd October 15, 03:29 AM

Nice! I have a black and brown of the previous model. They are my go to sporrans. With these improvements these new ones are a great value.

**MacEanruig** · 23rd October 15, 03:42 AM

A very useful design and appearance overall. I do like the snap at the bottom.

**Holcombe Thomas** · 23rd October 15, 04:44 AM

I also have one of the older ones, which has performed flawlessly for me. Like Mael, it's my go-to sporran for daytime wear. I'm glad they'll be available again.

Holcombe

**MinusHD** · 23rd October 15, 07:13 AM

This is great news, Steve! And what a coincidence that I PM'd you only about a month ago asking about your carry-all sporrans! What model of phone have you got in the photo? It's just a small factor in my overall desire to have one of your sporrans, and nobody knows what the dimensions of my next phone will be, but starting out I'm curious if my iPhone 6 will fit in the "cell phone" sleeve. Not sure if it's possible to have adjustable compartments... probably not. It looks great, and if YOU'RE impressed with the quality I have no doubt I will be.

Thanks for updating us. This may be my lone Christmas wish list item this year, if the Mrs. will go for it.

**unixken** · 23rd October 15, 05:26 PM

The gusset snap is a great idea. It'll surely irk those who preach that there is simply no need to carry more than a single credit card, a few cash notes, driver's license, a loose car key separated from the carrier's usual cluster of keys, (likewise, a loose house key), and nothing more in the thinnest of sporran. ;)