Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
The ultimate hiking/camping kilt: the belted plaid ("great kilt"). The upper portion acts as an extra layer - and even a hood - for warmth or to ward off rain, and it functions as a blanket when night comes on!

Back in the 18th C., highlanders had to deal with N. American underbrush and adopted military gaitors or Indian-style leggings to protect their hose. I own a pair of these (heavy canvas) and just love 'em:

http://www.flyingcanoetraders.com/co...oque=4&Prod=65

I would love to do this! I have, however, run into some difficulty in that these kilts (in my research) cost like 600 bucks! What is the best fabric to get the B.P. in for hiking? Also, its hard for me because I am a big fella. I am 6'3", 44 inch waist.