Top Coats for kilts

[Iolaus]

I've always wanted a waxed cotton jacket, but they are not readily available and certainly not at an affordable price. After seeing your post I looked into the Barbours and they are pretty much exactly what I have been looking for. But still the price. Several hundred dollars (the only retailer in Toronto sells them for upwards of $600!). Then it occured to me: eBay?

Well, I must say that eBay is a goldmine for Barbour jackets. A couple of days ago I purchased a heavyweight Barbour (International style) from a guy in Japan. I paid about $100 dollars. These coats are made to last, so getting one lightly used shouldn't be a problem. And now I've found a jones comparable to waiting for a kilt (it should arrive in a couple of weeks). Thanks, Freelander!

Kevin

Well, I know it's a little late for you, but if anyone else is looking for waxed cotton coats, Sportsman's Guide has this for $100 with an optional lambswool liner for another $50.

Also, a search at Sierra Trading Post came up with a wide variety of coats and hats in a wide price range, some of it pretty reasonable.

[Hamish]

I have a lightweight Inverness cape in Nylon! Actually, it does nothing to keep the cold out, but it is fabulous against heavy rain.

Top coats with kilts are a bit of a quandary, and so much depends upon where one is going and what one is doing. The important point to watch, as I see things, is to ensure that whatever coat you wear, it is no longer than your kilt. Unless you show an inch or two of kilt below your coat, you might be mistaken for a 'flasher' - especially if your coat is a rain-coat (and a grubby one at that!).


(PS: Thanks, David. You have reminded me that I have a Barbour 3/4 length languishing, unused for at least five years, at the back of the Hall cupboard. It badly needs re-waxing so I must get it off to Barbour HQ for attention).