Contemporary Tartan Cargo... You know you want one!!

[seanachie]

Jock, I take your point. Mistaken for a traditional Kilt in your neck of the woods definitely not ... And in most other places probably not.

In retrospect that's not exactly what I meant and my post was badly phrased.

I think Tobus has worded what I intended to convey better than I did.



Certainly a more traditional feel than these other RKilts products.


Hemp


Leather

But you are right, it's not a traditional Kilt.

Don't get me wrong, I have no aversion to modern Kilts, I like them and I've even got one in my collection. I just don't have the bottle to wear it much.
Because:
a) They come over as a young man's garment and I don't feel I fit that bill.
b) They are so radically different to traditional kilts.
c) My wife is not keen.

I've seen a number of Utility type Kilts out and about on other folks and I think they look fine (on them).

I think this tartan variant has mileage, in that it is a bridge between the two...

I still think it's ace!

JOHN:
I saw the pics from your 50th and I am only a tad bid short of that, not sure I agree that the standard RKilts are a young man's product. And it I might say: "I am quite chuffed" with mine.

I own 2 of Robert's hemp kilts, and while each may pick his poison, the pleats and the swish on them are terrific. So yes they are different than a traditional kilt, radically hmmh a subjective opinion. I know you are on the wrong side of the pond to make it easy but I think you have to experience one to get the full feel. The workmanship of these is top shelf and it is evident how much work Robert puts into them. Having said that I very much like my traditional kilts as well I am not rooted in one camp. But I do have dogs, run around in the parks and partake in weekend activities where RKilts are a great fit for their durability. The type of things that would worry my in a good wool kilt.
I think Grant outlined thoughts that coincide with mine, above.

[Rab]

I'd love one of these, it would make perfect casual wear and a great looking drinking kilt. I've actually got a sport kilt with cargo pockets, which is ideal for throwing on but a bit light weight for going out in.

[ccga3359]

If trying to make a kilt be functional but look as traditional as possible, I absolutely agree.

But one thing about slash pockets is that anything you put in there will be lumpy. We're used to seeing it with trousers, where a billfold or set of keys or cell phone makes a lump in the pocket area. But on a kilt it would look just weird. And would totally mess up the clean lines of a kilt, IMHO. So while slash pockets would be somewhat useful, I think they have pretty big limitations on what you can actually use them for. If carrying more bulky items that will make a lump, an external pocket seems to be the lesser of the two evils. It won't mess up the fit or shape of the kilt itself.

I own two kilts with front slash pockets, one Freedom Kilt and One RKilt. The FK was my first kilt with pockets and it's absolutely fabulous the front pockets are well hidden and deep, so deep that I can touch touch finger tips under the apron. I can carry more stuff in these pockets than most sporrans. For example cell phone, wallet, single ladies phone numbers and cigarettes & lighter at the same time without showing. FK's rear internal pockets are the same, I can throw my wallet in there without it showing as it fits below the curve of my buttock. So impressed was I about these front pockets that I asked Robert to include them in my commisioned paintball kilt to equal good use.

Alas, we seem to be straying from the original topic. That of RKilts tartan kilt with cargo pockets so I'll return ys the that. English Bloke you're not to old for a modern kilt, Robert's gotta be pushing 60 and he still gets almost as many kilt checks as me. Having said this I do this particular kilt with the addition of chains as a rather punk/goth kilt.

[Panache]

Not my cup of tea. But if I wanted something to stand out in tartan I think I would be interest in the tweed model R Kilts, those look great. I admit that I prefer traditional kilts but I have and wear modern kilts (when appropriate).

However this one to me is neither fish nor fowl.

Definately daring though, so good on you Robert for being willing to do something different and making your customer happy.

Cheers

Jamie

[Panache]

I am stunned by Grants degree of articulation!

Alan,

He has been known (on rare occassion) to have brief moments of lucidity/sobriety/sanity.

I wouldn't count on it becoming a habit for him though...


Cheers

Jamie

[Alan H]

English Bloke, I'm 54 and I wear my X Kilt and my camouflage knockaround kilt quite often. No worries.

You bought it....so wear it!

[BoldHighlander]

He has been known (on rare occassion) to have brief moments of lucidity/sobriety/sanity.
I wouldn't count on it becoming a habit for him though...

Is that when he's actually taking his medication Jamie, and not just tucking it in under his tongue to spit out later when the orderly is looking the other way?

[Nighthawk]

I once tried to convince the guys at Amerikilt to make a tartan AK... I would love to have a modern tartan kilt. That looks about how I pictured my fantasy Amerikilt.

Alan,

He has been known (on rare occassion) to have brief moments of lucidity/sobriety/sanity.

I wouldn't count on it becoming a habit for him though...


Cheers

Jamie

And for just a moment there, I thought you were talking about me!

[ccga3359]

I am stunned by Grants degree of articulation!

Yes, you'll find me quite flexible at times.

[Tobus]

Yes, you'll find me quite flexible at times.

LOL, well played, sir. Well played.