What's the most affordable kilt I can trash?

[Burly Brute]

A few years ago I bought a Stillwater Kilts Thrifty model in Irish National tartan for St. Patrick's day. They run about $30, are made of acrylic with a velcro closure. I figured if I spilled beer on it, or if someone had too much to drink and vomited on it, I wouldn't care. http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...Thrifty-Kilts/

How well do these fit? I mean, 30$ bucks sounds awesome! But, does anyone have any pics of themselves wearing one they could offer up?

[troxel87]

I've gotten two kilts from SW, both standards. I am a bit on the shorter side (5'6"), and the 24" is just about 3 inches too long. I ended up doing my own hem job, and it didn't look too bad. I wear it to church, wore it to my sons christening, the bars/pubs, everywhere.

It took me about 3 hrs to hem it up using a generous amount of thread.

Also, I asked Jerry from SW if I could order one about 2, 3" shorter and he said that's no problem, just ask when you order it. I'd assume it would take a little longer, due to being a custom size. Overall, it's up to you, but I think the standard or economy kilt would be the best choice, especially for the prices.

[Jay]

If you are set on wool a Burnett's & Struth casual might be an option. They always have a selection of tartans on sale for $200. They are all Locharron worsted tartan in your choice of weights. Their current selection of 16oz casuals.

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I have one now and another on order. They are a damned nice kilt at a very fair price.

[Sammac]

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

I use bodyglide, it comes in a stick like deoderant, easy to cover larger areas. Got it at REI.

[Tobus]

Also, I asked Jerry from SW if I could order one about 2, 3" shorter and he said that's no problem, just ask when you order it.

Really?! On their website they say, "We do not offer hemming service at this time, this is best done by any local tailor/seamstress."

Does this mean that if you want a shorter kilt, they will actually make your kilt to the custom length with the traditional selvedged edge at the bottom instead of a hem?

[troxel87]

Don't take my word as gospel, but yes, that's what I understood from our last correspondence.

But be sure you take my word with a grain of salt. Tequila optional.

[Tobus]

I emailed Jerry and his response was that yes, they can do custom lengths and such. There is a $15 surcharge and a 1-3 month wait.

I'm considering doing this for one of their acrylic "standard kilts" that I can get filthy and then machine-wash. But the 1-3 month wait is a little longer than I care for. So I haven't made up my mind yet.

Oddly enough, they only have that note about custom orders on their standard kilt page. Not the thrifty-kilt, economy kilt, or heavyweight kilt pages. So I'm not sure if it applies to the others or not.

[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...

[Tartan Tess]

Certainly nothing that is measured from your own body

[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...