Want to stay Kilted all year in South-East PA

[Jumpmonkey]

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]

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]

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!