Am I missing something? Tartans with pockets?

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Been there... done that.

For musicians, there are numerous options for pockets and holders. The only trick is prefectly lining-up the tartan to hide the outside applications. As for the inside pockets, it's not that tough. Hell, you can retro-fit them into any existing kilt with relative ease.

If you DON'T match-up, or make the pockets hidden, the things look REALLY tacky. Knowing TFCK, they're probably incredible.

[James]

I've been wearing Hillwalkers by Hector Russell for many years now, probably about twelve-in fact my first HW was an original from before HW took over the idea.

Their pockets are leather bound at the opening, which makes for durability-and though obvious-no one, not even at serious highland events has commented. There is also a small fob pocket in leather on the right upper front of the outer apron: excellent for keys-a credit card etc.

For day to day wear it obviates the need for all the flummery of a sporran-a great advantage when driving.

I'd suggest that the HW is an ideal example of how the kilt has evolved and continues to evolve: whilst retaining it's traditional roots and satisfying a traditionalist like myself.

James

[billmcc]

I would love to have a tartan kilt with pants style pockets, but the Hillwalker is too expensive for me. I wish someone would make a casual 4-yard (or so) kilt made of PV or wool with pockets.