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[Blu (Ontario)]

I'm looking into a Stillwater 'heavy' myself. I, too, have gotten used to that "strap yourself in and hang on" feeling of a traditional heavyweight. The Stillwaters are getting very good reviews and the price is right.

[awoodfellow]

I highly recommend the Stillwater Heavy! It is 13oz non-wool, however, unless you are right smack up on it, you can't tell a difference. The 13oz is light enough to be comfortable under most circumstances, heavy enough to feel like you've got something on, and holds its pleat fairly well. The Heavy has gracious belt loops for your big wide leather as well. And as a bonus, the SWK Heavy can handle the Guinness.... very well!

If you're looking at spending $80 on a SWK Standard, indulge yourself! You've earned it if you're gone through ordeal of building a house ! Spend an extra $20 and get the SWK Heavy. You will not be dissatisfied!

I've got two standards and a heavy. The heavy is mae daily driver. I'll do the standards hiking across the farm to read the water meter!

Btw, a tip-o-the-hat to a First Responder!.

Ambrose

[The Fireman]

Thanks so far.
Another thing.
Just saw Haiku's (I think his real name is Beecher?), Appalachian trail journal. He thru-hiked the trail in his kilt. Awesome. I do some hiking and the thought of hiking kilted seems to be a great idea.
Would the Stillwater standard or heavy be good for this? (Mind you, I'm not doing the Trail, just some day hikes here and there.) Would the heavy be to heavy for this?
How about a USA kilt, standard model. Would this fit the bill.
Sorry to be picky but I just returned a Sportkilt. Not at all what I had imagined.
Thanks for the info.
Jeff

[Jimmy Carbomb]

The StillWater standard is a little much for the trails.

If you're looking for something that's actually worth the investment (which ain't too much) try looking into Jeff's offerings at PittsburghKilts.com. His ability to handle ANYTHING that you could want for the hikes is met with wonderful craftsmanship, quality work, and an honest approach to the business. I have a camo PittsburghKilt and it's absolutely wonderful when moving. The fit and construction will stand-up to anything that I can throw its way. Add to that the wide variety of materials and options available and you're sitting in a "sure spot".

You may also want to talk to Mike at AmeriKilts. They're absolutely wonderful for the hikes. He also offers a "Hiking Kilt" that's not listed on the site. It's worth an email.

[bubba]

Jimmy, good choices unless he wants tartan. In that case a USA or Stillwater should be fine.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

If you look at the stories about the hikes, you'll see that many wear BearKilts. I guess it's only right to actually give credit where credit's due!

I know they're not exactly "Highland Chic", but SportKilts are actually designed to handle exactly what you're talking about. How many people are you gonig to run into on hikes that have a problem with them? Considering that they're constructed loosely for active people, perhaps they're worth the look. I've owned them and really have no problem with them for golfing, hiking or any other active use! The cost won't break you either!

[GMan]

WELCOME to the forum!

I cannot add anything that my kilted brothers have already spoken, you are in the right spot for learning all about kilts, I know I learn virtually every day.

Again welcome.