At Last, A LARGE Sporran 9"x9"x3"

[Riverkilt]

Acres of Diamonds...it was right under my nose all the time. I just don't like the size of sporrans that are sold, that's just me.

I've searched the Internet for large sporrans without luck.

Was about to give up on it when I noticed a leather pouch/purse I bought last year at the Arizona Ren Faire. Checked it out and dang if it didn't have a loop on the back so it could go on a belt - or a sporran strap.

So took the shoulder strap off it, strung up the sporran strap and I now have a LARGE sporran. It really is 9x9x3 and inside there's the main pocket, then a full pocket against the back and a smaller pocket on the outside of the back pocket....if that makes any sense.

Wish I knew the name of the company that made it. I remember it was a husband and wife team who had a permanent shop at the AZ Ren Faire.

Here's a pic, if it opens for you. I don't look too bad on a big guy...? Do it?

Ron

[Iolaus]

...and I thought my Freelander was big!

[646guy]

That's pretty freakin' big! When the size of your sporran has to matter...

[cavscout]

Holy smokes it's practically a saddle bag!!

ON a similar note...

You may consider buying the kits like this from tandy

http://www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo...em=11&mitem=25

http://www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo...em=21&mitem=25

and making some modifications.

[Mike S]

Frankly it is just a wee bit too big kind Sir. It looks like a black powder shooter's "possibles" or shot bag.
Making a Rob Roy or similar period sporran in whatever size you desire isn't all that difficult, and there are a number of patterns and instruction on how to do this floating around on the internet. I'd go that route were it me.

[mbhandy]

Your right nice and big. Where's the sink

MrBill

[MACKAY]

Is there such a thing as "Sporran Envy"?

Brian

[Blu (Ontario)]

Holy smokes it's practically a saddle bag!!

or US mail...

[Riverkilt]

Thanks, I haven't taken it out for a spin in real life yet as a sporran, it's worked great as a "possibles bag."

Wanna see how it works when sitting down, might be kind of like having a baby or a cat in my lap.

As you might have figured out, I have a LOT of fashion freedom out here in the boondocks. More interested in what works, than "proper" dress or look.

Wearing the kilt daily the biggest objection I have to my tartan kilts is not having a convenient way to carry my "stuff."

And, I really have wandered into the tack shops to check out saddlebags and see if they could be split and used as sporrans...

There was a time in the 70s in corporate America when I was burdoned with huge sample cases that there was no way to carry a brief case too so I used regular saddlebags as a briefcase. Just slung the saddlebag over my shoulder and pushed the two big wheeled sample cases. Wore a three piece suit at the time. Was working in New York City. The saddle bags started a few conversations with prospects.

Suppose I could just use a pair of saddlebags as a "sporran" and carry them over my shoulder.

I'm no longer a slave to pants...but I'm still a slave to pockets!

Ron

[Mike n NC]

Hmmmm, I may have to make the rounds of the thrift shops again and look over the handbag selection.

Mike