22 oz military kilts

**mkmound** · 19th August 05, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb

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My only problem is not with them. It's trying to find a place to wear that heavy of a kilt! I'm sure that the first St. Patrick's Day parade in freezing temperatures will change THAT notion!

Right . . . that's a good choice!

On the other hand, back about five years ago, when I was looking around for my first kilt (before we had all the options we have today), the What Price Glory kilt looked like the best fit for my pocketbook, so I went with it (this was summer time). (The one I have is actually a Canadian RHR surplus kilt vs. a reproduction, but it's definitely 22 oz.!)

The first opportunities to wear it were with my Scottish Country Dance group. We danced at an international festival, outdoors, in probably September, and the Texas State Fair in October. Temps were in the upper 90s F. The breeze from below didn't quite offset the thick wool insulation from ribs to hips!!

I guess the good news was that the pleats definitely didn't wrinkle or wilt!!

Regards,
Mark

**Freedomlover** · 19th August 05, 02:44 PM

I've got a 22 oz kilt. Let me assure you that it is bullet proof. I wear it winter hiking in the Blue Ridge, and have not managed to snag it in the last five years. But be aware: It is HEAVY and more than a little scratchy because of it.

**davedove** · 22nd August 05, 11:10 AM

The "Highlander Walking Out Package" seems to be a really good deal, especially if one were trying to put together that look.

**g koch** · 22nd August 05, 01:01 PM

Puttees
Hosetops
AND
Ammo Boots!!!

Now THATS manly footwear!

Puts all those "Macho" boots to shame!

**Brasilikilt** · 22nd August 05, 06:51 PM

Whoah....great site!

I figure when I'm ready to buy a real wool kilt, I'll have to give these guys some serious consideration!
I do like the leather jerkin.....I have seen them made with a darker brown leather, a little nicer looking I think, but I don't know if it would go well with a kilt.

**Riverkilt** · 6th September 05, 02:27 PM

Wow! The jacket arrived. Wonderful reproduction. Ordered up some Sgt's stripes and RAF War 2 wings, sewed them on and am now ready to wear it in our local Veteran's Day parade in honor of my father's service.

Gotta find a kilt to go with it...

Ron

**mkmound** · 6th September 05, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Gotta find a kilt to go with it...

Ron

Let us all observe a moment of silence for Ron . . . he's forced to get another kilt . . .

Perhaps the pipers in the group could play an appropriate dirge. ;)

Regards,
Mark

**Riverkilt** · 6th September 05, 05:16 PM

Worse!....I have a kilt wish list that is never empty...like an Irish stewpot....

Ron

**GMan** · 6th September 05, 07:46 PM

This is terrible, someone is forced to get a kilt. I love that thinking!

kiltsdotcom · 29th September 05, 09:21 AM

Hello There,

CaRbomb mentions that anyone that invests in the machinery has his support. The kilts at What Price Glory are made in Pakistan. The Packies are the ones that invested. Jerry has a pretty good product all things considered. However they are not has heavy as the real issue kilts. Good kilt for the money. Just don't kid yourselves your getting the real thing. The real thing is still available out there.