Want to stay Kilted all year in South-East PA

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsman

Oops! I meant their 5-yard wool kilts. I got worried when I was heading to Wisconsin without a wool kilt. So I ordered a County Mayo wool from Rocky before I left. It was nice getting measured for it at USA Kilts and when it was finished they shipped it to me.

Cool, I was wondering about that. I think I'll be picking up some 5 yard wool then. Though, I am going to have to ask if they by chance could do the traditional box-pleat style. They don't offer it, so I'm expecting a no, but asking never hurts. These Stumptowns just have me fond of the box-pleat.

**Woodsman** · 25th February 18, 06:08 PM

How are those Stumptown Kilts? I don’t like the look of the V-cut front apron. I like the apron to lay evenly when I sit. Because I was out in Portland a few weeks ago and I was thinking about stopping at Stumptown Kilts.

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsman

How are those Stumptown Kilts? I don’t like the look of the V-cut front apron. I like the apron to lay evenly when I sit. Because I was out in Portland a few weeks ago and I was thinking about stopping at Stumptown Kilts.

I am quite fond of mine. I've happily been wearing them since... it looks like around April last year (excepting the winter months). They're well built. I love the snap system. the pockets are nice, though, I prefer a sporran, it's just easier to access. Getting my wallet/keys out of the apron pocket can involve some fishing around, and it looks like I'm groping myself (or I think it does anyway, and my wife has just confirmed my fears). Personally, I don't mind the trapezoidal apron. But if that's a big hang-up for you then you should probably avoid them. If you can get past that, I highly recommend them. I've been incredibly pleased. They're light (great for summer), durable, comfortable, extremely easy to maintain and a nice casual style, but can be dressed up a little.

Hope that helps, please feel free to ask if there are any particulars I've missed, about which you are curious. I'll do my best to answer.

**Woodsman** · 8th July 18, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Jumpmonkey

I am quite fond of mine. I've happily been wearing them since... it looks like around April last year (excepting the winter months). They're well built. I love the snap system. the pockets are nice, though, I prefer a sporran, it's just easier to access. Getting my wallet/keys out of the apron pocket can involve some fishing around, and it looks like I'm groping myself (or I think it does anyway, and my wife has just confirmed my fears). Personally, I don't mind the trapezoidal apron. But if that's a big hang-up for you then you should probably avoid them. If you can get past that, I highly recommend them. I've been incredibly pleased. They're light (great for summer), durable, comfortable, extremely easy to maintain and a nice casual style, but can be dressed up a little.

Hope that helps, please feel free to ask if there are any particulars I've missed, about which you are curious. I'll do my best to answer.

Jumpmonkey,
I got back out to Portland and was able to make an appointment with John at Stumptown Kilts. He was nice enough to meet me on a Tuesday, the only day that I was able to get there. He's normally closed the early part of the week. Anyway I was totally impressed with his Stumptown Kilts -very well made and quite comfortable. I liked the look and feel of the rip stock cotton. Right now that includes all military camos. But he is coming out with a gray colored rip stock soon. So I'm waiting for that. John explained the design and evolution of his kilt and I understood the reasons for the v-shaped front apron. I liked the snaps and customizable snap-on pockets. Hope to be an owner of one soon.

Marty

**Jumpmonkey** · 9th July 18, 10:03 AM

Hey, you guys revived the thread!

Well, since posting this I've gotten some USA Casual kilts, several pairs of hose, and happily, picked up my first wool kilt just an hour ago. I've found that the hose make a huge difference in the cold weather, and that wearing enough insulation up-top should be plenty to get me along through the PA winters (weak kneed as they be these days).

I wound up going with a traditional knife pleat. As regards kingussie, I don't know if USA Kilts does it or not, but that is a different pleat from the standard box-pleat (which they will do, with an appropriate up-charge for all the extra work involved.

@Woodsman
I don't wear my Stumptown kilts too much anymore, I've gotten quite into the traditional kilting thing. But let me say, they still are beloved in my heart. They have a wonderful, rugged style all their own, and when it comes time to do work that'd beat on the kilt, (my PV kilts take the abuse well, I just don't have the heart to abuse them) or when it's time for a t-shirt, short socks and boots, they rock. My style may have changed, but I still insist, that if a Stumptown kilt floats your proverbial boat, then you won't go wrong with one (or more).

Good health and good weather to you all!

**mddock58** · 25th February 18, 06:47 PM

I have lived in the Lehigh Valley area for 25 years. (Phillipsburg,NJ, then Macungie, PA, now in Orefield area)
I am originally from Northern California, lived there for almost 25 years, but moved east (to Long Island) in 82.
If you do your math, yes I am old.

The Lehigh Valley feels like home.

**Jumpmonkey** · 25th February 18, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by mddock58

I have lived in the Lehigh Valley area for 25 years. (Phillipsburg,NJ, then Macungie, PA, now in Orefield area)
I am originally from Northern California, lived there for almost 25 years, but moved east (to Long Island) in 82.
If you do your math, yes I am old.

The Lehigh Valley feels like home.

So you live not too far from LCCC/LCVTS? I went to the Vo-Tech durign my high-school years. If you've lived out near P-Burg any chance you've ever frequented the Warren County Farmers Fair? The grounds aren't far from the mall. Good to know there's other kilted folk out here in the Valley/SE PA. Unless I pay a visit to USA Kilts down the road, I never run into any myself.

**mddock58** · 25th February 18, 07:34 PM

Lived in Harmony, about a quarter mile from the fairgrounds.
It is one of the best little fairs around.

**008kilts** · 25th February 18, 09:00 PM

Hi, I am kilted most every day in the NW. I break out the wool tartan when the wind kicks up and temps get below 40 F. Heavy wools hose and boots help. The kiddo spills could be taken care of with the polyviscose kilts, easy wash.

Good luck.

0008kilts

**bejt61** · 3rd July 18, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Jumpmonkey

Cool, I was wondering about that. I think I'll be picking up some 5 yard wool then. Though, I am going to have to ask if they by chance could do the traditional box-pleat style. They don't offer it, so I'm expecting a no, but asking never hurts. These Stumptowns just have me fond of the box-pleat.

I will not assume to speak for USA Kilts at this very moment, but I emailed Rocky about Kingussie pleating. He told me that they (USA Kilts) only do (single direction) knife pleating. His reason was essentially it is hard enough to do one thing very well. Trying to have different techniques would or could compromise their standards. I can understand and fully appreciate that.