Ahhhh yes...heat....

In my younger days did a LOT of long distance cycling in the desert heat around Phoenix and a LOT of hiking in the desert heat around Tucson. The experts tell us to cover up, like the Arabs in North Africa. I never did.

I have worn leather kilts and 16oz wool kilts in the summer heat here in the canyonlands with no ill effects (our temps usually run about 5 degrees F less than Phoenix due to a bit of altitude).

What I prefer in the heat are my USA casual kilts or my Utilikilt Originals or my historic tiger stripe camo AmeriKilt - all light weight fabric. Will wear my SportKilts in the heat too sometimes...usually to hike in.

And, as Matt noted - sandals, no hose or if at work or hiking pushed down hose. Bare chested, super lightweight shirt, or tank top for knocking around.

The bifurcated guys and gals are in sandals, shorts, tanks themselves so it doesn't seem out of place in the heat.



UK Tan Original at Lees Ferry, AZ on the Colorado River



USA Kilts Fraser Casual with lightweight shirt. Navajo Nation, AZ near Square Butte.



Utilikilt Denim Original with tank top. Paria River Canyon, AZ

And, OF COURSE, the key to staying COOL in the heat is to be regimental. When the boys are free to adjust themselves to the weather all is well.

Ron