Waxed/oiled cotton hunting kilt?

[Bugbear]

I'm sure this is ridiculous, but I could certainly see something like that either over a regular kilt or pleated into its own kilt for hiking and hunting, using gaiters over hunting boots. That way it'd seal out any dripping water. Hmmm. I don't really like Wellingtons, as I like my boots laced tight for good ankle support. So I use waterproof gaiters over them instead.

I'm wondering if a canvas kilt-like garment like the Buzz Kidders I wear could be treated with something to have the same effect. Scotch
garded maybe... I'm not sure exactly what they are doing to this material to make it water proof.

I have seen posts about an apron that covers the whole kilt, and others that cover the front of the kilt. That might be worth looking into.

[RobertParker]

It looks like oilskin, basically a canvas material impregnated with a parafin/oil type of mixture. Like an australian drover/duster. Sounds interesting.

[Jock Scot]

It looks like oilskin, basically a canvas material impregnated with a parafin/oil type of mixture. Like an australian drover/duster. Sounds interesting.

Yes you are quite right we call it "oil skin" too, which the outdoor coat maker Barbour has made world famous.I like your idea of hiking boots and gaiters which would work well.We wear that kind of gear(boot and legging wise) when we are out on the hill, deer stalking.That is a very differant ball game to bird shooting and frankly the kilt of any sort is a liability out on the hill and one just expects to get wet,but by wearing tweed you at least stay warm.

On the less arduous bird shooting front, where the traditional kilt is also a rarity,the oil skin kilt over-covering is in my book a must for those soaking wet days that the UK is famous for.

[RobertParker]

Yes you are quite right we call it "oil skin" too, which the outdoor coat maker Barbour has made world famous.I like your idea of hiking boots and gaiters which would work well.We wear that kind of gear(boot and legging wise) when we are out on the hill, deer stalking.That is a very differant ball game to bird shooting and frankly the kilt of any sort is a liability out on the hill and one just expects to get wet,but by wearing tweed you at least stay warm.

On the less arduous bird shooting front, where the traditional kilt is also a rarity,the oil skin kilt over-covering is in my book a must for those soaking wet days that the UK is famous for.

I do a considerable amount of deer stalking/hunting as well, and the kilt just doesn't work when crawling through lots of briars and brush. But it would be nice to have something more "freeing" to hike trails in. I've used gaiters and shorts in summer storms, and think the kilt would be much better. Of course, then there are the mosquitoes....

[Riverkilt]

From the initial description reminded me of the oil cloth cruiser jacket I have from Filson. Wore one as a boy working in the mines. Great protection. There is this 'very special' aroma from the oil cloth...not something you'd want in the closet with other gaments...And much heavier than the fold up and tuck away kilt shown earlier.

Ron

[RobertParker]

From the initial description reminded me of the oil cloth cruiser jacket I have from Filson. Wore one as a boy working in the mines. Great protection. There is this 'very special' aroma from the oil cloth...not something you'd want in the closet with other gaments...And much heavier than the fold up and tuck away kilt shown earlier.

Ron

Yup. My wife HATES my oilskin drover. Had to leave it at my parents' farm in Tennessee with the horses because I never wore it except to ride in.

[cacunn]

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[Bugbear]

Ted Bass Pro Shops carries a product called Hydrlize that is a water repellent wash.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults

It is a wash-in water repellent for all type of outerwear. I have a bottle but have not tried it yet. I cost $7.95 plus shipping if there isn't a Bass Pro near you. Or try your local camping store they probably have a similar product.

That sounds interesting, thanks. That might be a way to make a pleated version of the garment being talked about with off-the-shelf items. I do know hunters who wear Buzz Kidders when hunting.