Heavy weight, 5 yard vs Medium weight, 8 yard

[Reiver]

Definitely 8 yard. Unless there is snow, having a medium weight won't make that much difference (except being lighter weight). As far as 8vs5 yard. 8 yard looks better, and is traditional. You will almost never make the argument in your head whether you should of gone heavy over medium weight. If you wear a 5 yard kilt, and look at everyone else in 8s. You will regret not getting an 8 for your first one.

I agree. I have a 5 yd. med. weight and an 8 yd. hvy. weight and can tell no difference heat wise wearing either. I can feel the heft more with the 8 yd. but I do not seem any warmer/hotter.....and this on hot 80ish days in Az.
I never wear the 5 yd. anymore.....the 8 is too nice.