French Cape in Lieu of an Inverness??

**Riverkilt** · 17th January 08, 08:49 AM

The Sportsmans Guide folks are offering a FIVE pound wool NEW French Military WOOL cape. $60.

http://image.sportsmansguide.com/dim...0,320&cvt=jpeg

I know its not an Inverness Cape...but its a wool cape...ahhh the temptation.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=406444

Any thoughts on why this would be wise or stupid purchase for wearing with a kilt are appreciated....I be tempted....

Ron

**Moosedog** · 17th January 08, 08:56 AM

Ron, I ordered one already. I think it is on backorder so no review for a while. But it looks good!

Moosedog

**JamesA** · 17th January 08, 09:06 AM

Oooohhhh! I want! I just hope they aren't gone by payday.

Oh, and to answer your original question, I think it would be a wonderful addition to the wardrobe.

JamesA

**Riverkilt** · 17th January 08, 09:24 AM

Thanks Moosedog,

You're right. Called and they're on backorder until March 17th...if that's somehow accurate.

At least it gives me time to ponder. They said the XL size is for chest measurement of 46-48" Though I think that's what they always say. I've had XL that were well fitting on me from them, and some that were rather snug. Guess in the world of surplus from so many nations its a crap shoot.

Ron

**Galician** · 17th January 08, 09:31 AM

I ordered one also. They're expected to be available on St. Patrick's Day. How's that for an omen?

I used to wear an English Bobbie's cape with my habit. It was VERY heavy and warm. I can only hope that this might be as useful.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 17th January 08, 10:51 AM

It'll look even better with black knotted leather buttons...

**McClef** · 17th January 08, 11:16 AM

Looks good and something that would suit!

**Chef** · 17th January 08, 11:27 AM

It should look great!

**Moosedog** · 17th January 08, 12:23 PM

I watched I know Where I'm Going last night and was struck by how odd it looked to wear a long cape over the kilt--per the discussion earlier on not looking like a flasher. This cape looks short enough to avoid that problem. I had planned to make one but for the price thought Id try this one out.

Moosedog

**Riverkilt** · 16th February 08, 06:36 PM

Just called Sportsman's Guide to see if the French Military Wool Capes were in yet. They're not. And now they're backordered even longer until March 31st.

May be one of those optimistic efforts by Sportsman's that won't actually happen. Or will happen just in time for Graham's winter down under....

Ron