okay, so i know the answer to this already, but...

**Geoff Withnell** · 30th May 12, 03:23 AM

USAKilt Casual. Looks good, won't be ruined by beer spilled on it.

**gary meakin** · 30th May 12, 03:51 AM

Getting the kilt dry cleaned = $6.95. (at least here in New Hampshire)

**opositive** · 30th May 12, 06:20 AM

another vote for economy wool black watch from stillwater.

or, since you have time, haunt here and ebay for something used. i have bought several great items in both places for substantial savings. sellers here know what they are selling, and you know enough from being here to ask ebay sellers the right questions to find out if they know what they are selling.

**cable scot** · 30th May 12, 07:47 AM

*** for the USAK casual,or hell you could go with a semi trad.

**madmacs** · 30th May 12, 08:50 PM

Well Rocky's casual kilt certainly fits the bill price wise... Not sure I'd want to have to rely on just velcro with drunk women around though...

He does have maclean in PV... Decisions decisions...

**madmacs** · 2nd June 12, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by gpmeakin

Getting the kilt dry cleaned = $6.95. (at least here in New Hampshire)

Will dry cleaning get out spilt beer? I'm guessing that price doesnt include basting and pressing?

**Spartan Tartan** · 30th May 12, 08:58 PM

I got a 5 yarder from Rocky to use as a "beater" kilt. It is my pub kilt or game/fan kilt. It is 16 oz wool. I tried the PV, but just cant get used to how light it feels. I always feel like my backside is exposed. So, I tried the 5 yarder and havent been happier. Feels just like my nice kilt, but could be readily replaced if needed and as has been previously mentioned, dry cleaning isn't that expensive. It may not have been tested to the extent you might see, but I wouldn't hesitate to wear mine in those circumstances.

I still have my PV casual...but pretty much so I can do a mud run and wash it easily. I just could not take a wool kilt mud running.

**opositive** · 31st May 12, 07:05 PM

usak casuals are great.

as for the velcro issue, get an explorer duty belt (cop belt) by boston leather. even with shipping, they can be had for under $30. i have a brown and a black.

**federkeil** · 31st May 12, 08:51 PM

I'd personally go with the Semi-trad. I just like straps more than velcro and a belt so it's worth the extra money to me. And from what I understand you get more yardage in a Semi-trad which will give you better swish.

Originally Posted by opositive

usak casuals are great.

as for the velcro issue, get an explorer duty belt (cop belt) by boston leather. even with shipping, they can be had for under $30. i have a brown and a black.

did you get them plain or high gloss finish?

**opositive** · 1st June 12, 02:02 PM

plain. see the officer store for black with pretty quick shipping or kanoy communications with some patience for brown or black for 19.99. these are 2 and a quarter wide belts, double prong.