hiking kilt suggestions

[Blubbi]

I don´t like Kiltliners. I´m sewing my own long shirts. So the shirt is my underwear like the Jacobite Shirts in the old times. I applied a button to close the shirt in the middle between the tighs to protect the important parts in windy conditions.
The shirts are made from cotton and are very comfortable and they give me the freedom I want. I don´t know why the Kiltshirts today are made very short.

[Rab]

I've a Sportkilt hiker model and absolutely love it, in fact I just did 80 miles in a 24hr trail race this weekend. It is lightweight however, think like a technical material like a running top or something. really great for warm weather and exceptional for running, I've worn it in temps close to freezing but I'm usually working hard which keeps me warm. In fact I cant think of a better garment for distance running.
Something like the original/ultimate may actually suit you better though.

just thought I'd mention Sportkilt are kind enough to sponsor me as an athlete, however my views would be the same if they didnt.

[MacMillans son]

I usually hike kilted as well. I typically choose either my USAK casual or a budget heavy weight PV from buyakilt,com. The USAK is quite a bit lighter (in material and yardage) so I usually go with it in extremely warm temps, or when likely to get wet. I am fairly certain that the budget PV would not tolerate a good soaking and keep its shape as well as the USAK casual.

If I know I not going to be doing anything too abusive, I am not averse to wearing an inexpensive 13oz wool kilt for short to moderate day hikes. And in thinking more about it, it really is the cost of it's replacement, more than anything else, that keeps me from wearing it more often.

It's nice that we have options these days

Best of luck with what ever you choose!

[Riverkilt]

Blubbi - do those long kilt shirts cause you any problems when you sit? I've found that long shirts tend to get hung up at the waist and not stretch well when sitting....you?

And I also do lots of "non-abusive" hiking in wool kilts (even 16 ounce) in cooler weather. And wear Leather RKilts hiking in cool and foul weather - as well as warm weather.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Actually, at least as important as the fabric, the weight, or the slip (sorry, "liner"), is the length of the kilt... you'll want it short enough to avoid it sawing across the back of your knees, especially if the fabric gets damp.

[Blubbi]

Blubbi - do those long kilt shirts cause you any problems when you sit? I've found that long shirts tend to get hung up at the waist and not stretch well when sitting....you?

And I also do lots of "non-abusive" hiking in wool kilts (even 16 ounce) in cooler weather. And wear Leather RKilts hiking in cool and foul weather - as well as warm weather.

I think a shirt in a Jacobite style must hung up at the waist to get the typical loose style of the ancient times. My own Jacobite shirt is in calf length. You must pull it out after fasten the Kilt or the shirt is flashing. This gives a very loose look and is comfortable. The other shirts are made from a stretchy fabric like jogging suits. Very comfortable too and very easy to clean and dry. I hope I can place some photos in the next days.

[Tobus]

With regards to Utilikilt: you could always go with their "workman" kilt. It's almost bulletproof, but I can attest to the fact that 13oz. ring spun cotton duck doesn't breathe very well when things heat up. Again: pass.

I do most of my hiking in a Utilikilt Workman. Even when it's over 100 degrees F. Yeah, it's hot. But to be quite frank, there ain't nothing you're gonna wear in that kind of weather that isn't going to be hot. I don't find it any hotter than any other kilt.

What I do like about it is that I can chunk it in the washing machine and never have to worry about it getting snagged, pilled, etc. And the pockets are extremely useful for hiking.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[flyrod6057]

I do most of my hiking in a Utilikilt Workman. Even when it's over 100 degrees F. Yeah, it's hot. But to be quite frank, there ain't nothing you're gonna wear in that kind of weather that isn't going to be hot. I don't find it any hotter than any other kilt.

What I do like about it is that I can chunk it in the washing machine and never have to worry about it getting snagged, pilled, etc. And the pockets are extremely useful for hiking.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Good points, Tobus. I'll move my workman from the "pass" category to the "maybe" category...

Cheers!

[Downunder Kilt]

flyrod6057 if you thinking about getting a workman, may I suggest you have a look at Alt kilts heavyweight fabric. Rather than having the pockets and number that Utilikilts want you to have, you can select what you want (how many and where), plus Alt Kilt is a advertiser here and I think their kilt works out a lot cheaper than a workman