Quote Originally Posted by mkfarkus View Post
I was thinking of that one for a GK myself, but opted fopr the Douglas.

turpin
I STILL prefer the BP (belted plaid), as THAT is PRECISELY what it is and what it was called "back in the day."
Plaid: lit. "blanket" it is a 12-20 foot by 5 foot blanket.
Belted: what hold it on.
So, "belted plaid"

(General statement, not aimed at Turpin in particular)