Want to stay Kilted all year in South-East PA

[Rick M]

In my experience it is best to have various kilts for all different weather/occasions, although that can get a bit pricey. Since I am kilted year round here is a quick overview of what I wear.

In the heat of summer, especially while hiking around the mountains here I usually wear some sort of utility kilt, either a Utilikilt or 5.11 TDK, or the super light-weight Mountain Hardware Elkommando. The last can get a bit 'lively' in the winds around here so, despite its name, it is best to not actually go commando while wearing one.

In general situations I wear a Utilikilt or a PV kilt, since they are easily cleaned should circumstances rise against them, or a lighter weight 5-yard wool kilt. Usually a wool tartan kilt since I like to look sharp and it is easy to either dress it up or down as the situation dictates.

When it gets cold I have heavy-weight 8-yard wool kilts and wool hose and have had no real issues wearing them down to -20C, unless it is exceptionally windy. I hope this helps.

Rick