Quote Originally Posted by GlassMan
Okay, now for a serious response.

After my most recent surgery (March 2005) I needed something to wear that would cover my lower body but not be difficult to put on over my stitches, dressings & cast. I'd always wanted a kilt & it seemed like the perfect solution.

I began with several SportKilts. They weren't that expensive and were light weight. That was important to me because all the stuff on my leg kept me swelteringly hot so a cool garment was a must.

After that I got a Stillwater & was given a no-name BlackWatch as a present. They both felt good but I could immediately tell the difference in quality between the three brands (or should I say 2 brands and one no-brand).

Then came an all-important trip to San Francisco and my introduction to tanks at the Hector Russell shop. I WAS HOOKED! While I have purchased one more Stillwater since then and received another no-name as a present from my mother, all my other kilt purchases have been tanks and I love the feeling of them.

I kept the SportKilts around assuming that I'd use them in the Summer months, but I'm honestly not sure that I will. I love my tanks but we'll see how well I can handle the heat in them.

And now I can't stop buying! I've got XMarks tartan on the way, another USAK premium being made by Rocky, another handsewn in the works with Melville Kilts (still have to decide on the tartan) & I know I'll be getting one of the new Freedom Kilts once I get to, and stick at, a lower weight. And those are just the ones I'm definite on. God help me, but there are so many more tartans I want to get in tank form.

And don't start me on the topic of accessories. I can't stop ordering those either.

if you ever get bored of opening cool kilted packages, there is a growing army of drooling readers who wish they had your purchasing problem!