What's the most affordable kilt I can trash?

[Tobus]

So you don't want a Utilikilt, or something along those lines? I would favour them over a traditional kilt for the pockets alone.

Well, as I said, a UK is normally what I wear. And it does great, especially with the abundance of pockets. I'm just looking for options in a more traditional style (tartan) kilt, though.

There have been quite a few good suggestions here.

[SlackerDrummer]

I can't stand hiking with anything in my pants pockets. Why would anyone want pockets on their kilt? That's what backpacks are for.

[Lallans]

I can't stand hiking with anything in my pants pockets. Why would anyone want pockets on their kilt? That's what backpacks are for.

I can't stand NOT having things in my pockets- like a compass, firestarting device or three, knife, whistle, EDC flashlight, and a handcuff key. The latter is neurotic, but they are very small.

[Spartan Tartan]

I can't stand NOT having things in my pockets- like a compass, firestarting device or three, knife, whistle, EDC flashlight, and a handcuff key. The latter is neurotic, but they are very small.

Wait wait wait...a handcuff key while hiking!? I'm almost afraid to ask...

[kc8ufv]

Wait wait wait...a handcuff key while hiking!? I'm almost afraid to ask...

I don't see much diference between that and my carrying a thumbdrive EVERYWHERE I go, even if I go camping, or when I went skiing a couple weeks ago. When I get better, I may go kilted...

[Spartan Tartan]

I don't see much diference between that and my carrying a thumbdrive EVERYWHERE I go, even if I go camping, or when I went skiing a couple weeks ago. When I get better, I may go kilted...

Good point...I didn't mean to go off topic. So to return it, I'm not sure the "proper fit" is all that terribly necessary if the intended use will result in "trashing" the kilt. Meaning, if I wanted an inexpensive kilt for the warrior dash, having it an inch or so longer than my 8 yard tank wouldn't much matter. Unless I was worried about the weight of the mud....so as for paying extra and waiting longer to get it, I wouldn't.

[captjamie]

I just ordered my first kilt today , a SWK thrifty Blackwatch. It is going to be worn while competing at highland games this year. I had to call SWK as there was a problem with the web site, talked to Jerry and he was very friendly I well do business with them in the future and recommend them to anyone, he boxed up my order while waiting for me to finish the transaction on his website and later he e-mail me to say that it went out today. That's GREAT customer service. when I get it I will talk a pic and post here for you to see how it looks/fits.

Cheer's mate's
Jamie

[Tobus]

I can't stand hiking with anything in my pants pockets. Why would anyone want pockets on their kilt? That's what backpacks are for.

I don't like stuff in my pants pockets either. The pockets on a UK are different, though, as they're external pockets. So you don't feel the contents of the pocket inside the garment like you do with the front pocket on a pair of pants. And the UK pockets are also only really anchored to the kilt at the top, so they don't press tightly against you like the back pocket of a pair of pants. Last but not least, the best pockets on the UK are the ones on the sides, where they don't interfere with walking or sitting.

The only stuff I carry in my pockets while hiking are a handkerchief, map, clicker to unlock my truck, the rubber bottom that pulls off my hiking staff to reveal the 'combi-spike', Chap-stik, and maybe a small pocket knife. Everything else goes in a pack if I'm wearing one, or in my wife's saddle bags.

[Lallans]

I don't like stuff in my pants pockets either. The pockets on a UK are different, though, as they're external pockets. So you don't feel the contents of the pocket inside the garment like you do with the front pocket on a pair of pants. And the UK pockets are also only really anchored to the kilt at the top, so they don't press tightly against you like the back pocket of a pair of pants. Last but not least, the best pockets on the UK are the ones on the sides, where they don't interfere with walking or sitting.

The only stuff I carry in my pockets while hiking are a handkerchief, map, clicker to unlock my truck, the rubber bottom that pulls off my hiking staff to reveal the 'combi-spike', Chap-stik, and maybe a small pocket knife. Everything else goes in a pack if I'm wearing one, or in my wife's saddle bags.

Chap stick! I forgot to list that. As an addict I always have it. Also good for friction relief in sensitive places like the feet and 'crotchital area'.

Just don't let any prospective love interest see you doing that....

EDIT: I mean a chapstick addict. Crack and methedrine users also need to use chapstick, even though few bother- but that is not their addiction issue.

[azwildcat96]

Chap stick! I forgot to list that. As an addict I always have it. Also good for friction relief in sensitive places like the feet and 'crotchital area'.

Just don't let any prospective love interest see you doing that....

Please tell me you have a separate tube for feet (or other areas) vs lips!!!???!!!