Waxed/oiled cotton hunting kilt?

[Bugbear]

Interesting. Thanks for describing that.

[RobertParker]

I'm sure this is ridiculous, but I could certainly see something like that either over a regular kilt or pleated into its own kilt for hiking and hunting, using gaiters over hunting boots. That way it'd seal out any dripping water. Hmmm. I don't really like Wellingtons, as I like my boots laced tight for good ankle support. So I use waterproof gaiters over them instead.

[Bugbear]

I'm sure this is ridiculous, but I could certainly see something like that either over a regular kilt or pleated into its own kilt for hiking and hunting, using gaiters over hunting boots. That way it'd seal out any dripping water. Hmmm. I don't really like Wellingtons, as I like my boots laced tight for good ankle support. So I use waterproof gaiters over them instead.

I'm wondering if a canvas kilt-like garment like the Buzz Kidders I wear could be treated with something to have the same effect. Scotch
garded maybe... I'm not sure exactly what they are doing to this material to make it water proof.

I have seen posts about an apron that covers the whole kilt, and others that cover the front of the kilt. That might be worth looking into.

[RobertParker]

It looks like oilskin, basically a canvas material impregnated with a parafin/oil type of mixture. Like an australian drover/duster. Sounds interesting.

[Jock Scot]

It looks like oilskin, basically a canvas material impregnated with a parafin/oil type of mixture. Like an australian drover/duster. Sounds interesting.

Yes you are quite right we call it "oil skin" too, which the outdoor coat maker Barbour has made world famous.I like your idea of hiking boots and gaiters which would work well.We wear that kind of gear(boot and legging wise) when we are out on the hill, deer stalking.That is a very differant ball game to bird shooting and frankly the kilt of any sort is a liability out on the hill and one just expects to get wet,but by wearing tweed you at least stay warm.

On the less arduous bird shooting front, where the traditional kilt is also a rarity,the oil skin kilt over-covering is in my book a must for those soaking wet days that the UK is famous for.

[cacunn]

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[Bugbear]

Ted Bass Pro Shops carries a product called Hydrlize that is a water repellent wash.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults

It is a wash-in water repellent for all type of outerwear. I have a bottle but have not tried it yet. I cost $7.95 plus shipping if there isn't a Bass Pro near you. Or try your local camping store they probably have a similar product.

That sounds interesting, thanks. That might be a way to make a pleated version of the garment being talked about with off-the-shelf items. I do know hunters who wear Buzz Kidders when hunting.

[Bugbear]

I just realized something. I would have to use that stuff at a laundry mat or somewhere that the wash water doesn't go into my septic system or my gray water system. Don't think that would be good for my plants.

[cacunn]

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[Bugbear]

I wonder if you could put it into a spray bottle and soak the cloth while on a hanger. Since the bottle says do not rinse it sounds like this might work.

Oh ok, I could just put it in a plastic tub or something like that, then soak the cloth in it. That would be easier to deal with than running it down a drain. Thanks for pointing that out.

I have a canvas hat that needs something like that, and I might try it on that some day to see how it makes the canvas feel afterward.