Contemporary Kilts question.

**Dale Seago** · 5th February 13, 12:56 PM

No direct experience with either kilt, but I have had several Buzz Kidder canvas kilts in this somewhat more traditional looking (no pockets) style, and still have one in khaki:

http://www.buzzkidder.com/canvas_kilt.html

I've found them well constructed, durable, and decent-looking for what they are. Are you specifically looking for something with pockets?

**Richrail** · 5th February 13, 01:09 PM

Pockets or not it doesn't really matter.

**dutchy kilted** · 5th February 13, 10:43 PM

I know there are several threads about both manufacturers.

I have owned several Amerikilts and was very happy with them. For the price point, they are great "starter" kilts. The back pocket is kind of nice, since I found the detachable sporran kind of small.

**Alan H** · 6th February 13, 12:32 PM

Both companies have long-standing and solid reputations 'round these parts.

**llyd** · 6th February 13, 05:45 PM

Or could get dumb like me amd start out making an x kilt...it is like crack though...you cannot make just one.

**Riverkilt** · 6th February 13, 10:07 PM

Have had AmeriKilts. Owner Mike Butler(?) is a great guy. Good starter kilt. Cotton though so tends to wrinkle. Never bought a Buzz Kidder kilt because I never saw one for sale at a highland games that wasn't wrinkled up. Guessing from these two choices you're looking to buy an inexpensive kilt. In the kilt world its worth saving up and buying quality and value. Take a look at RKilts, and Utilikilts, and Freedom Kilts too.

**tundramanq** · 7th February 13, 07:33 AM

Rich, have you thought of half way - The USA Casuals are velcro waist, no straps, quality PV and made to measure - add beltloops. $120 Look traditional with the advantage of easy care. Good pleat action.

For "bush whacking" and dirty work, I go back to my Utilikilts. Originals and Mockers are poly/cotton and less wrinkle prone. Cotton duck and denim Workmans are warm, wear like iron and look great. Down side is price.
The cotton ducks are the only kilts I have that have won the rose bush thorn contest.

If you will be in the train yards, 100% cotton is easiest to get grease out of. Stuff seems to be everywhere.

**Woodsman** · 8th February 13, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Have had AmeriKilts. Owner Mike Butler(?) is a great guy. Good starter kilt. Cotton though so tends to wrinkle. Never bought a Buzz Kidder kilt because I never saw one for sale at a highland games that wasn't wrinkled up. Guessing from these two choices you're looking to buy an inexpensive kilt. In the kilt world its worth saving up and buying quality and value. Take a look at RKilts, and Utilikilts, and Freedom Kilts too.

Ron,
Yes Mike Butler. And he still proudly displays the poster of you and your turtle tat at all of his festival tents.

**cryptoman** · 6th July 13, 08:39 PM

Quality means meeting the purpose and the purpose of a starter kilt is get used to kilt wearing, which means, until you ain't hooked it would be a waste of money to begin with the 99$+ price range. The ultra-cheapo isn't the way to go but Utilikilts "molding in the closet" of hipsters who were inclined to jump on the band-waggon either.