Quote Originally Posted by Mark E. View Post
Aw, shucks. Must be a short feller...I'm one of those 8-yard wearers, myself. 100 degrees in the Midwest down to 5 degrees in, well, the Midwest.

Realize also that you are at an event that never really happened in America, and, well, where else would folk wear such get-up?
Again though, going back to the OP's original idea for the thread, we have nothing from historical sources that supports the idea that a feilidh-mor ever contained anywhere near 8 yards; this means that someone looking for historical accuracy (which the OP is) would not want to wear that much fabric. Also, very good studies by some esteemed members of this board indicate that four yard kilts are not only cooler in the heat, but also warmer in the cold; granted, you may be able to make a warmer bedroll from 8 yards, but how much time might one really spend in the field wearing this, today?

In short, for any folks who place the knowledge that they have twice the fabric in their garment as the other guys around them above comfort and historical precedent, an 8 yard feilidh-mor is exactly what they'll want. For folks that place comfort, practicality, and historicity first, four or five yards is all you're ever likely to need. To each their own.