Heavy weight, 5 yard vs Medium weight, 8 yard

[WillowEstate]

Hi Matt,
for what it's worth, I have two kilts, one an heirloom, ex-military, about 7.5 yards in heavyweight (22 ounce military) wool and an 8 yard P.V. general knockabout kilt. There really is no comparison, the heavyweight is better in every respect and I've worn both here in SE QLD in the summer quite comfortably - an 8 yard 16 ounce wool would be just perfect (saving my pennies!). I wore the heavy one last Friday all day, temperature peaking at 34 degrees C (in the shade, as you know our Australian weather forecasts quote).

As has been mentioned in a few of the earlier posts, with which I would definitely agree, it is very important that a heavyweight kilt fits correctly, otherwise, you'll forever be pulling the back up. I had mine altered to fit properly and can wear it without a belt and it never slips more than half an inch in a full day.