Hiking and other such things

[Fit2BKilted]

I wouldn't want to risk damaging a kilt by hunting in it. There's the risk of throns, mud, blood, grease, powder burns, barbecue sauce and who-knows-what-all getting on the kilt and staining or ripping it, so, if 'twere I, I'd stick with the Carhartts.

That's what the second-stringer kilts are for! :-D You know... the ones that didn't cost much, or that have fallen out of favour... Especially while hunting, why not cull-the-herd in your closet at the same time! ;-D

[Riverkilt]

My experience is from desert hiking and forest hiking. First, Body Glide will prevent chafing if you apply it - and perhaps take it along for a freshen up if you're hiking a distance.

If you kilt is too long you'll beat up the backside of your knees - becomes most painful.

If you wear a sporran to the front you'll beat up your "middle leg" so wear the sporran to the side. You'll also want to wear a soft underkilt or underwear to protect your middle leg from chaffing on the kilt fabric if you're hiking any distance.

And, hiking is a great way to get used to how the wind plays with the pleats of the kilt - what the wind can, and cannot do. You'll feel much more at ease kilted once you're used to the wind. If you're hiking in a remote area you can let the wind blow and see what happens without fear of arrest/embarrasment/or frightening others.

[xman]

You'll also want to wear a soft underkilt or underwear to protect your middle leg from chaffing on the kilt fabric if you're hiking any distance.

For the circumsised, yes. Others have a natural protector.

[Tobus]

For the circumsised, yes. Others have a natural protector.

[Fit2BKilted]

For the circumsised, yes. Others have a natural protector.

Some, fewer and fewer of late (thankfully), have been deprived of comfort in more than kilted-hiking! For those inclined to understand this better. It's a Human Rights Issue that needs to be fully redressed in North America. :-|

[Dale Seago]

And, hiking is a great way to get used to how the wind plays with the pleats of the kilt - what the wind can, and cannot do. You'll feel much more at ease kilted once you're used to the wind. If you're hiking in a remote area you can let the wind blow and see what happens without fear of arrest/embarrasment/or frightening others.

Valid and excellent point!

[kiltedRTR]

My experience is from desert hiking and forest hiking. First, Body Glide will prevent chafing if you apply it - and perhaps take it along for a freshen up if you're hiking a distance.

If you kilt is too long you'll beat up the backside of your knees - becomes most painful.

If you wear a sporran to the front you'll beat up your "middle leg" so wear the sporran to the side. You'll also want to wear a soft underkilt or underwear to protect your middle leg from chaffing on the kilt fabric if you're hiking any distance.

And, hiking is a great way to get used to how the wind plays with the pleats of the kilt - what the wind can, and cannot do. You'll feel much more at ease kilted once you're used to the wind. If you're hiking in a remote area you can let the wind blow and see what happens without fear of arrest/embarrasment/or frightening others.

I didn't know you could wear a sporran to the side. Thanks everyone, these are great suggestions, This will be great for if I get time between college and work to use when I actually get out into the woods. I'll probably leave the kilt at home when hunting but I really want to try it hiking, but mainly on well traveled paths. I might even get brave enough to wear it backpacking. lol
I'm trying to break the notion set up in my mind that my kilt is delicate and use it in different situations.

[Oddern]

I've been hiking a lot, both in trousers and kilt. My experience is that the kilt is the best hiking attire. It's keeps you warm when it's cold, and gives you perfect ventilation when it's hot. I have never experienced chafing, but then I don't use the sporran when hiking over longer distances.



Skål!

[Standard]

I've been hiking a lot, both in trousers and kilt. My experience is that the kilt is the best hiking attire. It's keeps you warm when it's cold, and gives you perfect ventilation when it's hot. I have never experienced chafing, but then I don't use the sporran when hiking over longer distances.



Skål!

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but....Wow, that looks like a picture of the month candidate if I ever saw one. Where are you backpacking Oddern?

Back on topic, here in west central Illinois I'd be afraid of ruining a kilt in about 5 minutes on the multiflora rose bushes. Those babies can tear up carhartts in some cases. I've not backpacked kilted, but have hiked a fair piece on the lake front in Chicago (from the Planetarium up to north of the Drake) with no problems. I use Band-Aid brand anti chafe cream which comes in a container like a mini deodorant bar. It works very well.

[kiltedRTR]

Thanks for the input!

and Standard, I was wandering the same exact thing about where he was hiking. I thoguht that was a wonderful picture and view.