Nebie Questions

**Donnie** · 5th March 08, 05:01 AM

I would suggest you make sure the kilt (battle especially) is made of Polyviscose! It is a pretty bulletproof (stain proof) material

billmcc · 5th March 08, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Jako Dar

See if this makes sense or if I am missing anything.

Battle

Kilt (maybe SWK Thrifty or Economy)
Shirt
Belt w/ Buckle
Long-thick socks
Boots
Sporran(less formal)
Kilt pin
Glengarry

SWK kilts are inexpensive, but they are not durable enough to withstand hard wear for long. They are made of acrylic and have a loose weave, so they will snag easily and start pilling after about 6 washings.

For a tartan battle kilt, you would be better off getting a polyviscose Casual kilt from USA Kilts or a poly-cotton Sportkilt. The USAK Casual is a much nicer kilt than the Sportkilt. Both are machine washable.
USA Kilts: http://www.usakilts.com/casual_kilts.php
Sportkilt: http://www.sportkilt.com/departments....cfm?afid=1003

I don't recommend wearing a kilt pin in the field. It is going to snag on things which will probably result in a torn kilt and a lost kilt pin.

For battle, I would go with a fanny pack instead of a sporran. A sporran is going to flop around and get in the way.

A traditional kilt belt and buckle (waistplate) is intended for semi-formal wear and is probably going to get scatched and beat up quickly. I think a 2-inch-wide leather belt with a standard buckle like the one sold at Amerikilt would be a good choice.
Amerikilt: http://www.amerikilt.com/

**Riverkilt** · 5th March 08, 07:52 AM

Welcome aboard,

What folks are failing to mention is that the USA Kilts Casuals, and Semi-traditionals, are TEFLON coated. Seems the wisest choice for paintball and long wear with repeat washings.

Its probably very important that you lay your eyeballs on the various cheap kilt options, and USA Kilts Teflon coated, before purchase - if at all possible.

I'm guessing your most important requirement would be the ability to get the paint washed out. The second would be for the kilt to survive, and even be functional, in the field. Seems like the inexpensive kilts would fall short on those counts.

Ron

**Nervous Jock** · 5th March 08, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

For what it is worth,I would forego the glengarry and wear a Balmoral.The Glengarry tends to fall off at the slightest excuse. Before some wag makes a witty comment,OK perhaps my head is an odd shape!

Agreed, A good ToS with the peak pulled down over the eyes

**Nervous Jock** · 5th March 08, 07:58 AM

Saw the quote on your site from Colonel Roddy, an ex CO of mine and good guy. It's nice to have that endorsement

**sharpdressedscot** · 5th March 08, 08:06 AM

For battle, I would go with a fanny pack instead of a sporran. A sporran is going to flop around and get in the way.

Not to mention leave a bruise...

**Dirk Skene** · 5th March 08, 08:09 AM

If you are playing paintball buy them as cheaply as you can

BTW

from Memphis, Tennessee. It is good to have you.

**McFarkus** · 5th March 08, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Chef

For your battle dress since it is likely to get messy, you might want to try the SWK Thrifty line, they have the Black Watch. For $30 you get yourself pretty close to a real kilt in looks without worrying what happens to it.

For your dressy look check out the Pics threads.. You'll find plenty pics of XMTS members in dressy kit. You shuld get some good ideas from there.

from Chicago. For your "dressy" kilts, you might consider either the standard ($80) or heavyweight wool ($125). I have the wool and love it. Very reasonably priced for what you're getting.

Riverkilt: What folks are failing to mention is that the USA Kilts Casuals, and Semi-traditionals, are TEFLON coated. Seems the wisest choice for paintball and long wear with repeat washings.

Unfortunately USA Kilts isn't listing Black Watch at the moment.

**Coemgen** · 5th March 08, 11:16 AM

Been thinking, and for battle, I think a Sport Kilt would actually be better than an SWK.

**Jako Dar** · 5th March 08, 03:31 PM

Donnie, billmcc, & Riverkilt:

Thank you for your advise. I contacted Sport Kilt and USA Kilt today. They are going to send me some swatches of durable material for comparison. Both were very friendly. I also have a sample on the way from Celtic Croft. I sent an e-mail to Celtic Croft requesting one. I plan to send an e-mail to a few others as well.

Our team will be sitting down to compare and discuss when the swatches arrive. So far the durability and price tend to favor USA Kilt for the battle kilts, but I am keeping an open mind.