Wool kilts and hot weather

[Cavebear58]

WARNING - YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO READ THIS!

I had a WPG military style kilt and wore it to Edinburgh one day in late October, when the weather was cool. I'm not sure that it is simply the weight of the kilt and the fabric that makes the difference.... I am too heavy (nay, too FAT), and I found that after a couple of hours of walking around, my inside thighs were SORE. I stopped at the pharmacist and bought some talc and was VERY glad to get back to the hotel, to shower and apply liberal quantities.

I have since invested in longer legged athletic briefs, sold the WPG and bought a 16oz regular 8yd kilt from Kinloch Anderson.

I've worn this combination in the late summer in Northern France and WALKED and WALKED and WALKED in it, and suffered no ill effects.

If I lost a few stone, I am sure that the chaffing wouldn't be a problem but I suspect that I would suffer whatever the climate if I didn't wear the right under-kilts!

Cheers
Graham.

[slohairt]

It depends on the individual. Wool is a breathable fabric, so it should be alright in almost any climate. I wear a heavyweight kilt even when the summers sometimes reach 40 or more degrees (Celsius). It doesn't bother me at all but others will claim they sweat profusely. You won't know until you try.

[sirdaniel1975]

I have found that here in Florida the best thing I can do is to forgo wearing kilt hose. In gets rather hot and humid here. I've become a big fan of wearing sandals when it's hot out. I have a pair that is closed toed and resembles Roman Sandals. Also I would like to add, going barefoot would have been more preferred by Highland Scots (historically). Especially the lack of use of Cadadh (I hope I spelled it right).

[vmac3205]

WARNING - YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO READ THIS!

I had a WPG military style kilt and wore it to Edinburgh one day in late October, when the weather was cool. I'm not sure that it is simply the weight of the kilt and the fabric that makes the difference.... I am too heavy (nay, too FAT), and I found that after a couple of hours of walking around, my inside thighs were SORE. I stopped at the pharmacist and bought some talc and was VERY glad to get back to the hotel, to shower and apply liberal quantities.

I have since invested in longer legged athletic briefs, sold the WPG and bought a 16oz regular 8yd kilt from Kinloch Anderson.

I've worn this combination in the late summer in Northern France and WALKED and WALKED and WALKED in it, and suffered no ill effects.

If I lost a few stone, I am sure that the chaffing wouldn't be a problem but I suspect that I would suffer whatever the climate if I didn't wear the right under-kilts!

Cheers
Graham.

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There are several products on the market that marathon runners use to avoid chafing. I gave some to Captmac, and they work for kilt wearers. Go to a running store and ask. I'm at work and the brand escapes me, but the latest one I used is in a black oval shaped tube like deoderant. It's a dry silicone based product.

[Sammac]

WARNING - YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO READ THIS!

I had a WPG military style kilt and wore it to Edinburgh one day in late October, when the weather was cool. I'm not sure that it is simply the weight of the kilt and the fabric that makes the difference.... I am too heavy (nay, too FAT), and I found that after a couple of hours of walking around, my inside thighs were SORE. I stopped at the pharmacist and bought some talc and was VERY glad to get back to the hotel, to shower and apply liberal quantities.

I have since invested in longer legged athletic briefs, sold the WPG and bought a 16oz regular 8yd kilt from Kinloch Anderson.

I've worn this combination in the late summer in Northern France and WALKED and WALKED and WALKED in it, and suffered no ill effects.

If I lost a few stone, I am sure that the chaffing wouldn't be a problem but I suspect that I would suffer whatever the climate if I didn't wear the right under-kilts!

Cheers
Graham.

I have had the same problem before and since using Body Glide(sold in some sporting goods stores) No Problem!!