Want to stay Kilted all year in South-East PA

**Woodsman** · 25th February 18, 06:08 PM

How are those Stumptown Kilts? I don’t like the look of the V-cut front apron. I like the apron to lay evenly when I sit. Because I was out in Portland a few weeks ago and I was thinking about stopping at Stumptown Kilts.

**mddock58** · 25th February 18, 06:47 PM

I have lived in the Lehigh Valley area for 25 years. (Phillipsburg,NJ, then Macungie, PA, now in Orefield area)
I am originally from Northern California, lived there for almost 25 years, but moved east (to Long Island) in 82.
If you do your math, yes I am old.

The Lehigh Valley feels like home.

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsman

How are those Stumptown Kilts? I don’t like the look of the V-cut front apron. I like the apron to lay evenly when I sit. Because I was out in Portland a few weeks ago and I was thinking about stopping at Stumptown Kilts.

I am quite fond of mine. I've happily been wearing them since... it looks like around April last year (excepting the winter months). They're well built. I love the snap system. the pockets are nice, though, I prefer a sporran, it's just easier to access. Getting my wallet/keys out of the apron pocket can involve some fishing around, and it looks like I'm groping myself (or I think it does anyway, and my wife has just confirmed my fears). Personally, I don't mind the trapezoidal apron. But if that's a big hang-up for you then you should probably avoid them. If you can get past that, I highly recommend them. I've been incredibly pleased. They're light (great for summer), durable, comfortable, extremely easy to maintain and a nice casual style, but can be dressed up a little.

Hope that helps, please feel free to ask if there are any particulars I've missed, about which you are curious. I'll do my best to answer.

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by mddock58

I have lived in the Lehigh Valley area for 25 years. (Phillipsburg,NJ, then Macungie, PA, now in Orefield area)
I am originally from Northern California, lived there for almost 25 years, but moved east (to Long Island) in 82.
If you do your math, yes I am old.

The Lehigh Valley feels like home.

So you live not too far from LCCC/LCVTS? I went to the Vo-Tech durign my high-school years. If you've lived out near P-Burg any chance you've ever frequented the Warren County Farmers Fair? The grounds aren't far from the mall. Good to know there's other kilted folk out here in the Valley/SE PA. Unless I pay a visit to USA Kilts down the road, I never run into any myself.

**mddock58** · 25th February 18, 07:34 PM

Lived in Harmony, about a quarter mile from the fairgrounds.
It is one of the best little fairs around.

**008kilts** · 25th February 18, 09:00 PM

Hi, I am kilted most every day in the NW. I break out the wool tartan when the wind kicks up and temps get below 40 F. Heavy wools hose and boots help. The kiddo spills could be taken care of with the polyviscose kilts, easy wash.

Good luck.

0008kilts

**SunriseEarth** · 25th February 18, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Jumpmonkey

General concerns are young children currently 3y and 1y who make life disastrously messy at unexpected moments. So cheaper, washable kilts appeal there. And the temperature here range, on average from 75-85 *f in the summer to 30-20*f in the winter (of course there are outliers, but that seems to be the way of things at the moment.)

What does the rabble suggest so that I can feel the breeze on my knees all year this year?

If you need something more affordable yet still warm, maybe the acrylic kilts would be a good option for you. I ordered one from Atlanta Kilts and had the cargo pockets added and I've been quite happy with it. I think UT Kilts also uses a similar acrylic.

As for hose, I have found the Rannoch and Reiver lines from House of Cheviot to be quite toasty, especially if paired with boots.

I'd also recommend a good warm coat. I have a vintage overcoat that I wear; it's knee-length and looks good with kilts.

**008kilts** · 25th February 18, 10:15 PM

Yes, I have some acrylic kilts also, very inexpensive and comfortable. My hose that are the warmest are home knitted.

Cheers,
008

**tripleblessed** · 26th February 18, 10:54 AM

I am kilted most of the time. Three PV, one 5 yard wool. All USA Kilts. Kilts of those two materials are warmer than any pants
I've ever owned. Probably warmer than UT or Stumptown. Weather in the Atlanta area is, temperature wise, not that different,
just you have more days of cold. I've been fine down to single digits. Shoes are crucial, wool hose take care of you. Caveat is
that while I may carry a jacket in the car, I will mostly not wear one, down to about twenty Fahrenheit, unless being outdoors
more than twenty minutes. Meaning, I may not be bright enough to give advice here.

**Rick M** · 28th February 18, 12:18 PM

In my experience it is best to have various kilts for all different weather/occasions, although that can get a bit pricey. Since I am kilted year round here is a quick overview of what I wear.

In the heat of summer, especially while hiking around the mountains here I usually wear some sort of utility kilt, either a Utilikilt or 5.11 TDK, or the super light-weight Mountain Hardware Elkommando. The last can get a bit 'lively' in the winds around here so, despite its name, it is best to not actually go commando while wearing one.

In general situations I wear a Utilikilt or a PV kilt, since they are easily cleaned should circumstances rise against them, or a lighter weight 5-yard wool kilt. Usually a wool tartan kilt since I like to look sharp and it is easy to either dress it up or down as the situation dictates.

When it gets cold I have heavy-weight 8-yard wool kilts and wool hose and have had no real issues wearing them down to -20C, unless it is exceptionally windy. I hope this helps.

Rick