Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Green
Especially if the weather was fairy nasty, as I have yet to find something as protective and warm aas a belted plaide (despite the fact that I am still trying to get the hang of what to do with the upper part, and lack a brooch, clasp, or bodkin to secure it).
Take a piece of leather or rawhide, grab a hank from the front and a hank from the back, and tie them together over your shoulder.

I'll see if I can't find a picture of how I've done that.