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16th March 09, 11:48 AM
#1
Options for carrying your junk
The Stillwater ballistic nylon sporran is good, and my standby is simply a ten dollar Jansport black "fanny pack" (now all our UK members go into paroxyms of laughter) or "bum bag" slung around the front. Pockets are clearly the ticket, whenever possible, but they're a challenge to build, for a DIY schmuck like me..
BUT....
What other non-traditional sporran options have you hit upon to carry your schtuff?
Personally I quite like the offerings from this lady by name of Jennifer Cantwell, based in Inverness, and though they are definitely "sporrans" I don't think our traditional guys will be wearing them any time soon. Something like this could be used to "dress up" a contemporary kilt without going full-on *Sporran* and still give you someplace to stash your trash.
http://sporran-nation.co.uk/
That would team up very nicely with a contempo kilt, I think.
I could see the F.H.C.A.G. wearing this, maybe in pink?...
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16th March 09, 11:52 AM
#2
Alan,
I am fond of using my green Swiss Army brand messenger bag for lugging around extra kit at the Highland Games. I also have another messenger bag (by AAA) for my water bottle, snack, binoculars, and my Audobon's guide in addtion to my SWK nylon sporran when on the trail.
Cheers
Jamie
Last edited by Panache; 16th March 09 at 11:57 AM.
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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16th March 09, 12:05 PM
#3
I also have a messenger bag from Sportsman's Guide for extra gear. I also have a Coleman brand water bota, and a fanny pack with small water bottles (2 of them) for long treks. I can go a long time without food, but not H2O! (The kidneys were damaged by heart failure many years ago!)
As for sporran substitutes, I prefer my old leather fanny pack which affords ample room for all sorts of gear for an outing.
On the other hand, I would never go out without a proper sporran unless it was for a strenuous hike or some such. The above items are for very special events only.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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16th March 09, 12:29 PM
#4
I really like some of the Sporran Nation stuff. I appreciate the effort to move a design stereotype forward in innovative ways. Now... would I wear one of her creations? I guess that depends on where I'm going and what I'm doing...
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16th March 09, 01:08 PM
#5
If I need more than a Nightstalker sporran, then I break out my REI small backpack.
Brian
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
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16th March 09, 02:29 PM
#6
I don't wear a sporran, so I bought a repo Mark VII gas mask bag in July.
Link: http://magnolic.ipower.com/catalog/p...9034e9e73409ca
(Note: Don't go to this site Panache.. )
It served me very well through Highland games season. I went for a repo rather then the real thing, I thought I could put a new one through a ton of punishment.
Sara
yep, it is the same type of bag Indy carried!
"There is one success- to be able to spend your life your own way."
~Christopher Morley
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16th March 09, 05:19 PM
#7
Originally Posted by Sheep In Wolf's Clothing
(Note: Don't go to this site Panache.. )
TOO LATE!
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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16th March 09, 02:21 PM
#8
thanks for that site alan, they are some interesting desgins
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16th March 09, 04:35 PM
#9
ive got a few of those original gasmask bags perfect for work/college and general out and aboutyness
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16th March 09, 05:28 PM
#10
I have wanted to show some of my unique sporrans. Just waiting for the right post. Well, I found it. Here is my medic sporran:
Wallace Catanach, Kiltmaker
A day without killting is like a day without sunshine.
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