Kilt for hunting

**nelson_c** · 22nd February 05, 11:00 PM

I am looking on some advise on material and type of kilt to use for hunting. Since I live in south Louisiana, where it can be 90 degrees one day and 40 degreess the next during hunting season, I need something versitile. I am leaning towards a Great Kilt as this seems to be the most adaptable.

I have been interested in this every since seeing a camoflage kilt on a web site recently. I would also be interested in choice of material.(I am planning on making the kilt myself) Should I use a rip-stop nylon, cotton duck, poly/cotton blend or fleece? All of these materials are currently used in making traditional hunting clothes. I would also make leggins of the same material to match.

I wuld appreciate any input and advise.

**Doc Hudson** · 22nd February 05, 11:36 PM

Nelson,

Skeeters down there in south Louisiana are about as fierce as they are up here in the Delta.

Sure you want to go through the briars, brambles, and the skeeter, and critter infested sloughs with bare legs?

I'd suggest you se about getting camouflage cloth that match that you would pick for other hunting clothes. Get a heavy twill or canvas. No way you'd want something as light as nylon.

Good Luck, and consider making yourself a good set of leggins to wear with your kilt.

**GMan** · 23rd February 05, 10:01 AM

Nelson,

Welcome to the board

All I have to say is what Doc already has said, but to expand on it check out some of the contemporary kilt makers here and see what they have. Bear's site has some great comparisons of the different kilts.

Good luck in your hunting

**Magnus Sporrano** · 23rd February 05, 02:58 PM

Pittsburgh Kilt in USMC MARPAT. He uses the same material as the corps, so you're even going to have a low IR signature if the deer are so equipped.

But it's tough stuff, made for the BDU's worn by our beloved Marine Corps in battle. On top of that, MARPAT digital woodland camo is just about the most versatile camo out there now adays. There are some remarkable tests of it out on the 'net comparing it to other popular (military) patterns.

**Angus** · 23rd February 05, 09:04 PM

Hello Nelson_C,
Welcome to Xmarks, I'd hafta agree with everyone else about being over exposed with skeeters and such.
I own a couple great kilts and love to hunt in them but, my hunting is during the winter here in PA and its usually perty cold, without any sign of mosquitoes or anything else that bites for that matter. But if i had to pick something to wear during a winter hunt I'd definitely want my warm and fuzzy great kilt.
All you hafta do when you get to your spot is pull your belt and wrap up in your plaid and wait.
The times I've gone hunting with my plaid have been the warmest ever in the woods. Cant explain it but now that I know the difference you wont catch me without it.
Take care and have fun with whatever you decide.

**kiltie as charged** · 24th February 05, 10:35 AM

Hi I just found this site! this is just my two cents worth.

I too wear the great kilt for hunting,i have a black watch. up here in the north east though it can get mighty cold.especially when the wind blows in from Canada!
On days like that I will wear leggings and long underwear that is rated for extreme cold the combination works quite well. The lads are happy and so am I.

Pittsburgh Kilts · 24th February 05, 02:21 PM

I managed to get out for one day of fall turkey in my forest MARPAT kilt this year. Had 4 deer pass within 15 yards of me, and only one of the four spotted me. That seemed pretty good! (Didn't get a turkey, though).

There aren't a lot of GOOD kilt days during hunting season here in Pennsylvania. I keep hoping for one of those mid-winter thaws during flintlock season, 'cause that is when I'd really like to get out in a kilt! The last couple years haven't provided an opportunity for that, however.

As far as small game, I think that would be rough in a kilt. At least around here, if you aren't wearing brush pants you are going to get pretty torn up. That's why I've only tried it for more "sedentary" seasons, like turkey!

As far as fabric, I hate hunting in noisy fabrics. I've got some Deception camo Bucksuede that is really sweet -- I hope to get time to make myself a kilt out of that before spring gobbler. I'd look for something in a bucksuede, or at least a brushed-finish cotton.