Sporan Search

[sorcererdale]

I hate to do this, and I tried the search, but will ask this question again, as I am sure it has been answered before.

I want an inexpensive sporan, under $40 if possible, but a "good" one for that price. I have read about magnetic catches rather than snaps, but don't know if that is good or not.

I have a black UK Survival and and a "tan" Mocker, black belt and black shoes unless I wear sandals, which are a dark brown. I hope that will be ok with the black belt.

What companies should I check? Will I have a problem holding the sporan up with the kilts above, or does the chain go through some of the belt loops?

It is funny, when these questions came up before I wasn't ready for the answers, and now I need them!

Thanks


DALE.

[Moosehead]

Leather, or some other material?

[cavscout]

For a contemporary sporran Stillwater is probably going to be the only one.

There was a thread a couple of weeks ago about a sporran made by a Renn Faire supplier which got good reviews and I think it was under $40.

I've got two Buzz kidder Rob Roy sporrans (Brown and Black $50) and I think they are great, versatile starter sporrans. They have the magnet and I have had no issues with it. It's not so strong a magnet that you notice but it holds the flap down well.

I've considered modifying them a bit (spruce up the clasp, swap out the tassels...) but just haven't had time to play with it.

[Panache]

I really like the simple black braided leather sporran from Stillwater, and it was $35. I've never tried to wear it or my dressier sporran with my UK Mocker so I'm not sure how it would look. I think I remember Riverkilt having some pictures of this in his gallery.

Cheers

[Bob C]

The ones Panache just decribed are great. I got mine on Ebay, not Stillwater, but it's the same one. I love it.

I'd stay away from magnetic clasps. They can erase the magnetic strip on credit cards, etc.

[Panache]

Dale,

I'm not so sure about wearing a sporran with a Utilikilt. I took a picture of me and my UK Mocker with the braided sporran so you could have an idea what it would look like. I think the UK front apron is too small to wear with a sporran, you cover up the neat "V" of the snaps, and with a UK's pocket's you don't really need the space. I put the sporran belt through the two back belt loops.Here's a photo.



I wear kilt hose, flashes, and sgian dubh (well a sgian dubh-like object) with my UK. It makes me feel it has a real "kilt" look. I think if you want to wear a sporran you should take a look at the Stillwater Standards and think about your first tartan kilt.

Hope this helps!

Cheers

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Panache, I agree. A sporran with a UK seems frivolous. The sporran is the solution to no pockets in a traditional kilt. No real need in a UK. Not that anybody should not wear one with a UK if they desire.

[sorcererdale]

I think a sporan makes it look more like a kilt, and people are asking me where it is. I know I have the pockets, but just feel "left out" without it, and I never even had one.

Yes, someday I will get a tartan kilt, but have to save for that. Well, at least it is something to think about.

What do others think about having a sporan with UK's? I think, Panache, your picture looks great! I like the grey UK.

DALE.

[Panache]

Dale,

I remember when I ordered my first kilt on January 25th (Burn's Night, how appropriate). Going over the Utilikits website I had no question about which one I was going to order, the gray Mocker. I can't understand why the gray wasn't more popular. I'm just glad I got mine before it was discontinued.

When I talk to people about my Utilikit and the subject of sporrans comes up, I just smile and stuff my hands into my pockets and then say "this is a modern kilt, don't need one". My advice. If their standard length works for you I would wait a bit, save some more, and then buy not only a sporran but also a Standard Acrylic kilt from Stillwater. Keep an eye on their auctions (they actually give you a link from their store to their current offerings on ebay). I really enjoy my Hunting McCleod from them, and really want a Royal or Black Steward as well.

I wear my Utilikilt with pride for what it is (OK, OK, with the hose and flashes, but that's my hang up), a modern kilt. I wear my tartan kilts for what they are, traditional kilts. I'm happy with both.

But the all important thing is how you feel when you are dressed up and heading out the door. That attitude is what will pull off the outfit, and is more important than what a bunch of posts advise.

Cheers

[LuxMundi]

newbie here, but..... love my SWK nightstalker nylon. Very modern look and extremely functional. Long thread w/ pics elsewhere. I think I paid $25. Didn't come with a belt, I actually stole a nylon ~1" strap off a soft cooler, and it works great.

Whatever you choose, sporran or no, wear it with pride!!!