Kilting in the wind and cold

[Graham]

Since wearing kilts I've learned to 'embrace' the cold, even enjoy it!

Well, it's not hard to enjoy anything kilted, but my legs have toughened up and provided my upper body is well clad, I'm usually fine.

Having said that, we don't get winters as bad as you probably do, one or two degrees below freezing is about it here.

Solution...move to beautiful Tasmania!!

[macwilkin]

Since wearing kilts I've learned to 'embrace' the cold, even enjoy it!

Well, it's not hard to enjoy anything kilted, but my legs have toughened up and provided my upper body is well clad, I'm usually fine.

They didn't call Highlanders "redshanks" for nothing! :mrgreen:

I'm always amazed at how many "non-kilteds" ask me why my legs are not tan or if I am cold when I wear my kilt in the winter, to wit I always reply:

"Where do you think the kilt is from? Barbados?"

8)

Cheers,

T.

[Raphael]

I have always been the nutcase who wears my shorts in the winter.

[Pittsburgh Kilts]

[quote="episcopalscot"]

They didn't call Highlanders "redshanks" for nothing! :mrgreen:

That's a good point! I usually ask people, "When was the last time you said 'we have to go in, my knees are cold'?" But the truth is that the day we took those icefishing pics, it was about 15 degrees (F), and below zero with the wind chill. After about 20 minutes, my legs were really stinging. I decided that was enough, and put on my hunting bibs.

And no, didn't catch a single fish that day. The next time out we moved to a spot about 30 feet away, and caught a bunch there. Fish and learn!

[bubba]

I plan to make a pair of gaiters to avoid the problem with cold. I've looking over fabric and considering fleece lining. If my legs get cold in those it's too cold to be outside at all.

[GMan]

I see so many people wearing shorts when it is snowing shivering away, but who is asked if they are cold, the guy wearing the kilt, go figure.

Stay kilted and stay warm!

[mcnice]

they told on tartans society the benefits from kilting in the trenches during the great war. keeps the middle warmer than trousers would.

i still could wear my kilts the last days, but i ve to find another military kilt, because mine turned to small. with those high waist i hope i will succeed in our windy -20 C winters.

moving would be a good idea, i m thinking about amking my doctorat in scotland, at least not as cold as austria.

[Avonlea22]

moving would be a good idea, i m thinking about amking my doctorat in scotland, at least not as cold as austria.

Sounds great. I hope it works out for you!

[irmavep]

As long as I can keep my hands warm, I usually don't get cold. I am naturally hot-blooded, usually the first to complain about the heat, and the last to complain about the cold.

[macwilkin]

I am naturally hot-blooded, usually the first to complain about the heat, and the last to complain about the cold.

Same here. Can't stand heat, especially a humid heat, but love the cold.

Cheers,

T.