HELP! How do ya pack a kilt?

[phil h]

I know there was a thread on this but I can't seen to find it! :x

Please let me know ASAP, as I'm packing for Vegas!

here try my website
http://mykilts.tripod.com/id13.html

[highlandtide]

I like that kilt roller thingy here:
http://www.scottishstore.com/acatalog/Kilt_Carrier.html

[Thistle Stop]

You gonna be at the East meets West Celtic Faire and Moroccan Festival this weekend??

Wow, if ever there were an event made for me, that is it! Too bad I'm hundreds of miles away. I've spent a lot of time in Morocco and had a lot of Moroccan friends in the past (almost married one, even), and of course I am a Celt by blood and 'professionally' (!).

Did you go? If so, tell us about it!

[Thistle Stop]

I sell The Kilter (at $190, the expensive version of a kilt carrier -- but well made and very nice -- comes in a set with a matching duffel bag for $240.00, as well) and also The Outfitter kilt carrier ($69.00), which is the garment-bag type of carrier that Matt described. Both of them have pockets for shoes and room for jackets and all the rest of a kilt outfit. If anyone wants one, let me know. Your money is always good here!

However, the time-honoured way of carrying a kilt is indeed to roll it up. My husband carries his clamped by two skirt hangers at the waist (half in each) and hanging up in a garment bag, which is quicker than rolling but takes up more space. If you roll it, tie it (not very tightly) with some old nylon stockings to hold it in shape. Or, slide it into a stocking, as Graham suggested -- that's really the best method, it can't leave creases if you put it in properly.

If you travel much with your kilts, you will soon learn why a heavyweight, worsted wool kilt is a good investment. They are practically indestructable and hardly ever need any pressing (well, sometimes the aprons need a wee bit) or even cleaning (other than spot cleaning). If you see some wrinkles, hang the kilt up near a hot shower for a little while and the steam will soon erase them.

[Doc Hudson]

Cyndi, Matt,

Do you suppose there might be a market for a leather kilt carrier patterned after an old saddle portmanteau?

[Thistle Stop]

Cyndi, Matt,

Do you suppose there might be a market for a leather kilt carrier patterned after an old saddle portmanteau?

What is that like?

I think there's always a market for quality leather luggage, albeit a small one (due to cost and weight). One segment of kilt-wearers, who especially value things that are timeless -- or at least not modern -- could be very interested, I would think.

Tell me more!

[Doc Hudson]

It has been a while since I looked at the pattern, so Ill have to shoot from the hip on the dimensions.

It is a cylindrical shaped case that can vary in length and diameter. Opens end to end, not just on one end, and is closed by two or more buckled straps. IIRC there are also attachment straps for attaching to a saddle that could be used for attaching to other luggage.

The design is based on 17th Century Portmanteaus. As I should have known, there are already some commercially made portmanteaus available. Here is a photo of a pair from Triple K Leather

[Thistle Stop]

It has been a while since I looked at the pattern, so Ill have to shoot from the hip on the dimensions.

It is a cylindrical shaped case that can vary in length and diameter. Opens end to end, not just on one end, and is closed by two or more buckled straps. IIRC there are also attachment straps for attaching to a saddle that could be used for attaching to other luggage.

The design is based on 17th Century Portmanteaus. As I should have known, there are already some commercially made portmanteaus available. Here is a photo of a pair from Triple K Leather

That looks perfect for the job -- for the kilt at least -- of course, the jacket, sporran, etc. will all need to go in something, too.