Sport Kilt with pockets.

[Dollander]

I have a SportKilt with the hidden side pockets. The pockets are fine.

As for the light weight, I have no problem with that. I have several kilts in different weights and each is good when it matches the weather.

I do wish I had paid for buckles, as I am not keen on Velcro.

I also find the front apron on the SportKilt a little weird, as it seems to have far too many layers.

I'm sure that extra fabric on the aprons is to compensate for the lightness of the fabric, and give it a bit more heft as the pleats do in the back.

Though if you'd gotten one with buckles, there'd still be velcro as there's no buckle on the left. The one I have is their "The Works" model (which I bought from eBay for the price of a standard version) in the "Irish Revenge" tartan (which, again, I mistook for Black Stewart). It has the buckles and straps, a fringe, and the pleats stitched at what passes for a fell. Though apparently it was a custom length as well, as I had to hem it down to the 22.5" listed on the site.

Also they run slightly large. I have a 40" waist, but while the site claims an XL fits 39" to 46", I had to open up the waistband in a few spots and cinch the elastic to get it to fit me at its tightest as well as adding holes to the straps. I then wound up replacing the leather with cotton straps taken from a retired utility kilt, so that I could put it in the dryer as well as the washer.

[O'Callaghan]

I'm sure that extra fabric on the aprons is to compensate for the lightness of the fabric, and give it a bit more heft as the pleats do in the back.

Though if you'd gotten one with buckles, there'd still be velcro as there's no buckle on the left. The one I have is their "Works" model (which I bought from eBay for the price of a standard version) in the "Irish Revenge" tartan (which, again, I mistook for Black Stewart). It has the buckles and straps, a fringe, and the pleats stitched at what passes for a fell. Though apparently it was a custom length as well, as I had to hem it down to the 22.5" listed on the site.

Also they run slightly large. I have a 40" waist, but while the site claims an XL fits 39" to 46", I had to open it up the waistband in a few spots and cinch the elastic to get it to fit me at its tightest as well as adding holes to the straps. I then wound up replacing the leather with cotton straps taken from a retired utility kilt, so that I could put it in the dryer as well as the washer.

I have no doubt that the extra layers in the apron are intended to make it hang better with lightweight fabric, but it doesn't really work. A kilt pin would probably be a better idea.

I think only a right-hand buckle would have been fine actually.

[derosa]

My ancestry dates back to Nathaniel Bean. I was looking at the MacBean tartan. It does match my school's colors so I would look to wear it on Spirit Fridays. Thanks for the tip on the light material! I will be sure not to wear it on windy days when coaching track or tennis!

My weight is still fluctuating greatly, so the velcro action on the sportkilt and the price is what's making it an attractive option at the moment. My wife is allergic to wool so that is also a bonus.

Depending on the severity of the allergy a wool kilt might not be a big deal, my wife is also allergic, hers is to the oils in the wool, and if she touches a sheep she will get a rash on he hand in a minute or two, if she wipes her hand on her leg or arm the reaction is more immediate. When we were getting married she broke out and had trouble breathing 5 minutes after walking into a men's warehouse, didn't give the salesman enough time to actually do more then verbally make a couple suggestions. But she hasn't had a reaction to a wool kilt yet, and I now have three of them.
I had a sport kilt and liked it and would like to get another, where I lived they weren't the best as every day was windy it just depended on how windy. I just moved and will wait to see how the wind is though it is a great hiking and kicking around the house kilt.

[JackBurton]

I have a SportKilt with the hidden side pockets. The pockets are fine.

As for the light weight, I have no problem with that. I have several kilts in different weights and each is good when it matches the weather.

I do wish I had paid for buckles, as I am not keen on Velcro.

I also find the front apron on the SportKilt a little weird, as it seems to have far too many layers.

Thank you for sharing your experience and opinion! I may give the pockets a shot and share my own experience with this thread.

[JackBurton]

Excellent, Enjoy that New Kilt of yours when you get it...

I don't wear my Utility Kilt everyday, usually reserve it for Friday when I am working with my Seniors. Once I wore it to Church, and everyone loved it. They asked me the Next Sunday, where my Kilt was. I wear my Kilt Hose n' Flashes, sometimes the Ghillie Shirt, other times White Shirt n' Tartan Tie. That is just me, I don't like wearing it Casual as some do, and with me a Sporran is a must. Is your Kilt you are planning on buying a Tartan, or a solid Colour?

As I wear the Kilt, I am getting more comfortable wearing it in public, and I found that the Ladies like to see a fellow in a Kilt. I am reminded of the Line from the ZZ Top Sharp Dressed Man song "Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man" ....

I wear a french cuff shirt with suspenders, tie and cuff links everyday to work, so I appreciate the ZZ Top 'Sharp Dressed Man' reference.

With this sport kilt, I would keep it casual with school mascot t-shirts.

Once I can afford a formal kilt, I will go for the formal top, matching the kilt. Thank you for sharing!

[SunriseEarth]

I am looking at getting a sport kilt from sportkilt.com. Has anyone gotten one with pockets? If so, would you recommend getting one with pockets?

Thank you,

Jack Burton

I have the Campbell Sport Kilt and added pockets. The pockets are nice and deep and very practical. I recommend them!

[CollinMacD]

Just ordered a Sport Kilt last night. Several people from the St. Andrews Society of DC were wearing them at the recent Virginia Scottish Games. I was impressed for the price and quality of the sports kilt. So I went online and found they come in many different tartans. I chose the US Coast Guard, as I felt having this would be perfect to wear as an alternative at the Scottish Games. I certainly do not want to wear my very expensive kilt, rather keep that for dress. This is the ONLY kilt maker I have run across that has the US Coast Guard tartan on the shelve and ready to ship. I got the standard sport tartan, no pockets, got belt loops. So expect ot have it in a few weeks and will wear it to the Richmond Games.... Very excited to get is and see what its like. Bought my wife one too.

[CollinMacD]

The Sport Kilt arrive, and I like it. Nice fit, very lightweight, and hangs nicely. Did not get pockets, still like the traditional kilt, got the side buckles and belt loops. It is exactly what they said it is, a sport kilt, not a formal dress kilt. It has a large yellow lion logo, not bad, but rather not have it. I will keep it for what it is. So far satisfied with purchase.

[joek]

The first Sportkilt I bought had no pockets. You learn. Having since bought them with pockets (and buckles). The buckles adjust fine and have the range to fit my slightly expanded waist. (Ii think someone above needs a new tape or bought a used kilt that had shrunk.) The pockets are hidden and large enough for a smartphone with room to spare. A purist may think it affects the "line" but if you're wearing a utility kilt that is not an issue. Although lightweight I have not had a Marilyn moment with it as with a utility kilt and the Sportkilts have been worn on windy days. The best defense against the wind is a teflon coated kilt. I wear kilts for comfort . There is only a small chance of kilt wearing in my ancestry.

[macmanjim]

I wonder if the Works Kilt is a worthwhile upgrade? When I throw in a few options, the price difference isn't much, but I think the works kilt looks better. Anyone have experience with that?