My new Desert Camo Freedom Kilt.

[ccga3359]

Now that's a review. Makes me even sorrier that I can't make it up there Saturday, since I haven't seen a FK yet. Of course, it's reviews like this that make me think that I could order one sight unseen without any problems.

Some times you have to take a leap of faith, I did with this one and Wow! i'm glad I did, it's one nice kilt and as advertized. Don't worry Wompet, this kilt will get a lot of wear at our kilt nights you will see it and you will order one after. Of that I'm confident.

3"?! You really really want to get kilt-checked, don't you?

I will happen one day won't it? Promise me it will!

I had already planned my next kilt to be one of Steve's, but you've certainly done nothing but solidify that decision for me. (My first FK, however, will be a solid color - nothing against the camo, but since I don't HAVE to wear camo patterns any more, I tend not to. More importantly, the solid will replace a pair of uniform p@nts, so I need to at least try to come close to matching their color.)

A quick read of FK's history shows that Steve designed his kilt for office wear and the FK style does look good in solid colour. I think that the side cargo pockets might detract from that look but by all means consider his hidden pocket options.

I really appreciate your comment on the decorative buttons being raised a bit - I wouldn't have expected that, and like your proposed "fix." (I hope Steve can/will accommodate a few of us who may be a bit persnickity about things - I just hate "catching" on things as I wander around... it's bad enough my shoulders tend to "catch" every doorjamb or corner I pass - and not because of my breadth. I've "caught" seams and pleats and flaps and pocket opening, and... well, you get the idea. Buttons that catch? Just more potential pain!)

Those buttons do add to the styling a great deal. The next FK I was to order I was going to ask Steve if he could try to seat my buttons more. Hey, Steve's an engineer right? Let's challenge him!

[ccga3359]

You could be right about the little Canadian flag being less durable - while the flag on my Cargo kilt still looks fresh I've failed to find one in the corresponding place on the Cadpat - either there never was one on Steve's earlier kilts or if there was it washed off.

Alex it is possible that the earlier FK's did not have the flag detail. As for my concerns of the durability of the flag my be unfounded, we have yet to hear from the master on both regards. I've come to the awareness that I need some sand coloured socks to complete the look and will be checking out my local army surplus store (owner is a fellow CG volunteer I might add). On the older Canadian fatigues is a small Candian flag (roughly 1½" x ¾"), red and white in peacekeeping missions and two shades of green for combat. If you pm me your shipping address I shall send you one for your CADPAT kilt. Needle & thread will be your responsibility.

[LK-13]

Alex it is possible that the earlier FK's did not have the flag detail. As for my concerns of the durability of the flag my be unfounded, we have yet to hear from the master on both regards. I've come to the awareness that I need some sand coloured socks to complete the look and will be checking out my local army surplus store (owner is a fellow CG volunteer I might add). On the older Canadian fatigues is a small Candian flag (roughly 1½" x ¾"), red and white in peacekeeping missions and two shades of green for combat. If you pm me your shipping address I shall send you one for your CADPAT kilt. Needle & thread will be your responsibility.

oh wow!!
if he has the subdued flags i want some!!
like 15 of them!!
get me prices if you can!!
my team needs them!!

[ccga3359]

oh wow!!
if he has the subdued flags i want some!!
like 15 of them!!
get me prices if you can!!
my team needs them!!

Oh Man, I just went through this can 'o' worms with Maple Leaf kilt pins!!!

[Panache]

Grant,

Thanks for the review. A Freedom kilt is high on my wish list.

Cheers

Jamie

[LK-13]

Oh Man, I just went through this can 'o' worms with Maple Leaf kilt pins!!!

fine,
tell the guy i want them, and to cut me a deal! :soda:
after all there will be more sales to follow.
(i wonder if your buddy might be able to get a hold of a bolt of knock off CADPAT fabric? hint hint!!)
then give him my contact info! (email, phone# and so on)
that way it's not on you, it's all me.
wont be able to pay till the first of the month though so no rush.

[Riverkilt]

Aye Alex, There never was a Canadian flag on the FK CADPAT...so it didn't wear off, just never was....great idea though...

And hey Grant. Try a disposable camera, then have it developed to a disc and you're ready to go with on line pics.

Tell you what folks, you're gonna get your money's worth (spelled VALUE) when you buy a Freedom Kilt.

Ron

[sean_cummings]

I have been wanting a camo kilt. Now after your review the Freedom Camo Kilt just went to the top of my wish list.

[irishrob]

I have to agree on the camo from Steve. I am the lucky one who got Ron's hand-me-down. It is a thing a beauty. This is the first time I have been clothed in any camo since I graduated from the University of Southeast Asia in 1970. Wear it in good health.

[ccga3359]

Alex, this is similar to what I was suggesting but instead of black background it's khaki. Picked up 16, 1 for C152T, 5 for LK-13 (you owe me buddy ).

This reminds me of the story of an American women upon entering Canada seeing the maple leaf proudly flying in the breeze and commenting:

"Oh what a pretty flag! Does it come in different colors?"