Wearing a wool kilt when it's hot.

[Livingston]

Wore my 13 oz tank to the games at Canon City, CO, last July. It was around 100 all day. Like you, I was starting to wonder about heat stroke. Looking back, it might have been smarter to wear something other than my Livingston BLACK polo shirt. :rolleyes: It wasn't my lower half that was hot, it was my upper body because of the black shirt and standing around in the sun.

[davedove]

Wore my 13 oz tank to the games at Canon City, CO, last July. It was around 100 all day. Like you, I was starting to wonder about heat stroke. Looking back, it might have been smarter to wear something other than my Livingston BLACK polo shirt. :rolleyes: It wasn't my lower half that was hot, it was my upper body because of the black shirt and standing around in the sun.

That's what I have found as well. It's not my lower body that gets hot; there is usually plenty of ventilation there. However, from the waistband up it gets pretty warm. I think it's because the waistband is snug, and any shirt is tucked in, trapping the heat and not allowing the sweat to evaporate.

[NewKilt]

We had a temp of 91 F today + high humidity. I wore my 16 oz., 5 yd Irish American with a white button down short sleeve shirt, oatmeal hose, and no underwear. I was in and out of the sun, and there was only a slight breeze now and then. I was reasonably comfortable - much more so than I would have been with shorts and underwear. I really like those 5 yd, 16 oz. kilts. They have a nice weight distribution. I've got the Irish American, and I'm waiting on the Scot American. I'm so impressed with them I may order another.

I finally got it through my thick head that regimental is the way to go. It's like doubling the comfort of the kilt, and there is really nothing to fear - just use that apron and sporran when you sit, kneel rather than bending over, put your hands to the sides if there is an especially strong wind gust - piece of cake.

Darrell

[Scott Gilmore]

...and I'm waiting on the Scot American.

Darrell

"Scot American" - What does this tartan look like?

Thank you,
Scott Gilmore

[NewKilt]

"Scot American" - What does this tartan look like?

Thank you,
Scott Gilmore

Scott,

It's a Navy Blue background with light blue, white, and red stripes. The light blue and white represent the Scottish Saltire. The dark blue, red, and white represent the USA. You can see it at scottishkilts.net. It's available in 5 yd or 8 yd, 16 oz wool.

Darrell

[porrick]

We've got some 90 F days on the way starting tomorrow. I'll have to try my 16 oz, 5-yard Irish American.
Darrell

Envy, envy, envy Here it was 38 (yes, Fahrenheit) this morning...

At least the wool kilt is also good for cool days.

Enjoy warm weather, everyone!

[Scott Gilmore]

... Navy Blue background with light blue, white, and red stripes. The light blue and white represent the Scottish Saltire. The dark blue, red, and white represent the USA. ...

Ah yes, lovely tartan. A little wrinkled in this picture, but handsome nonetheless.

Thank you,
Scott Gilmore

[Archangel]

Quick plug for Cabelas' hiking shorts. Good quality, material, fit and a very easy transaction to Canada.

Having said that my kilt is more comfortable in our heat. It is the upper body that overheats so I wear very light material there.

Also, it may be myth but it works for me: cooling is controlled by the wrists temperature, keep them loose and open to stay cool (warmth is controlled by the ear tips, keep them covered to warm).

[Mr. Kilt]

Around here it is hot and dry, maybe not Arizona hot and dry, but we get close. My issue with wearing kilts in warm weather is the waist. I find that between being held tight to my body to hold the kilt up, and my shirt being tucked in, I get very warm (and moist bleh) around the waist.

That being said, I will probably be wearing a kilt to the Lilac Festival Street fair this weekend, because it will be warm if its ugly like 2 years ago, and fairly comfortable if its hot and clear like last year (can you say sunburn?)
Beer Gardens good.

It's too bad that I'm working weekends, I'd love to pop down to that festival. Maybe next year.

[billmcc]

...It's a Navy Blue background with light blue, white, and red stripes. The light blue and white represent the Scottish Saltire. The dark blue, red, and white represent the USA.

Darrell

There are also some purple stripes in the Scottish American tartan. See here:
http://www.martonmills.com/jura_resu...it=Show+Swatch