Non-Traditional kilt for winter

[Nanook]

I would like some advice on choosing a kilt to wear in the winter (between 0C and 10C or 32 and 50F). I am looking for a non-traditional kilt with pockets and (due to budget issues) not made of leather.

What's wrong with tradition? There are loads of "traditional" kilts suited to winter wear from heavy duty regimental kilts (high rise and heavy wool) to modern lower rise tweeds. Even a 4-5 casual kilt (Lochcarron offer them in 16 oz Strome) will be warmer than nearly any of the winter jeans all too common in the Netherlands.

I think that a wool kilt should be nice for the winter but non-traditional kilt makers list their kilts as perfect for summer.

Cotton drill and canvas are not a good materials for winter as they get soaked and hold in water.

Pockets? Sporrans provide good pockets! Pockets are nice in the summer when one wants to go "light" but they are not a replacement for the space afforded by a sporran.

I think "non-traditional kilts" are, at best, something for the summer or spring when one does not want to wear a heavy kilt. They are like Bermuda shorts.

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

What's wrong with tradition? There are loads of "traditional" kilts suited to winter wear from heavy duty regimental kilts (high rise and heavy wool) to modern lower rise tweeds. Even a 4-5 casual kilt (Lochcarron offer them in 16 oz Strome) will be warmer than nearly any of the winter jeans all too common in the Netherlands.


Cotton drill and canvas are not a good materials for winter as they get soaked and hold in water.

Pockets? Sporrans provide good pockets! Pockets are nice in the summer when one wants to go "light" but they are not a replacement for the space afforded by a sporran.

I think "non-traditional kilts" are, at best, something for the summer or spring when one does not want to wear a heavy kilt. They are like Bermuda shorts.

Anyhow, are you from Alaska?