Cold weather wear

**RK-REX** · 13th February 07, 08:50 AM

I'm not really worried about my kilted regions in cold weather as I've recently experienced the mid teens without trouble. However, I'm trying to find a cold weather coat to wear that will look good with my MacQueen tartan. Preferably something black.

What to you wear in cold temps?

**Kilted KT** · 13th February 07, 09:01 AM

I wear a Marmot ( http://marmot.com/products/product.p...style_id=I4758 ) jacket, and it keeps me VERY warm, and dry when the mercury dips.

**chasem** · 13th February 07, 09:23 AM

many of the kilted have recommended USAF style bomber jackets

**Nick** · 13th February 07, 09:25 AM

I want to get an Ike jacket, but for now I wear a regular brown winter jacket gotten from JC Penny a couple years ago. The only problem is it's a regular length, so when I'm wearing a sporran it's tight around that area.

**RK-REX** · 13th February 07, 09:30 AM

I've got my Grandfathers Ike from the military, but he wasn't as broad as I am, so I can't even get my arms in it. That is a good idea though, the right length for a short guy like me. I'll look on ebay.

**Dreadbelly** · 13th February 07, 09:36 AM

I wear a big black duster. With layers. Or a black motorcycle jacket. Both can be very comfortable.

**cavscout** · 13th February 07, 09:37 AM

I think the most common characteristic of a kilt jacket is that it be a waist length jacket. Whether it hangs straight and loose or is cinched tight with elastic is more of a preference. I've heard that the heavier set guys don't like the cinched appearance as it may make them look larger but on a slimmer person it looks very nice.

try doing a search for kilt jackets or "cold weather jackets" on the forum and you should find several of the threads that have dealt with this issue in the past. I know recently there was a great thread about leather bomber jackets that looked great but were a few hundred bucks. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ghlight=bomber

**Splash_4** · 13th February 07, 09:40 AM

One of the ones I have been lusting for....

http://www.uswings.com/cockpit.asp

Or, you could check out the leather kilt jacket that http://www.stillwaterkilts.com has available.

**Mr. Kilt** · 13th February 07, 09:48 AM

Even in the most frigid weather I usually wear a black leather bomber jacket over a heavy sweater. As I will be doing today, it's -21C and snowing...watch for pics.

**auld argonian** · 13th February 07, 10:08 AM

Look at your local or on-line surplus store for the MA1 or N2B jackets and/or parkas. I found an online outfit that sells them for less than my local joint...always tempted to pick up a N2B but I never seem to get around to it...

Best

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