interesting . . . I don't think I have known anyone who has wanted to just wear a great kilt around for hiking or whatever. I think you'll find that phillabegs or any of the modern inexpensive kilts may be a better way to go.

That said, you have looked through the instructions which show how to do stuff. In the end, all you are doing is lying your fabric down somewhere and pleating all but 19 or 20" on both ends. You slide your belt underneath (the stouter the belt the better, 2" or greater) approx where you think your waist is. You lie down on it in the center, parallel to the pleats. You slide the belt so it is about where you want it. You flip the right unpleated area over you, then the left, then you belt.

That's it.

everything else is dependent on how you want to wear specifically. bustled, over one shoulder, as a raincloak (assuming it is wool, or a wool heavy blend).

A little practice and you'll be a pro.

One recommendation I have made to others who were considering it, go to your local fabric store, get 5-6 yds of the cheapest cotton plaid flannel you can find. Play with folding it and belting and whatnot. Then, if you find you still want to do it, go and get some nicer stuff from Celtic Croft as Beloitpiper mentioned. Or find a good fabric warehouse kind of place and dig around for something cheaper.

did you have any specific questions?