fussing over a sporran

[DWFII]

Most of the sporrans I've ever seen or owned were just an empty space inside.

That's helpful. that's the way I'd do it, I think.

But what are the usual dimension? How long? How wide? How deep front to back?

And one other question..how are the chains attached to the back? Can someone post a photo?

[billmcc]

The height and width of the Ferguson sporrans are listed for each model on the webpage I provided a link to.

The average sporran is about 7 inches high by 7 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. This is probably the size you want for the things you intend to carry.

Buzz Kidder sporrans (which are larger than average) are about 8 inches high by 8 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep.

Both of the sporrans I own and most that I have seen are unlined.

I will post a picture of the backs of the two sporrans I own. Each has a different method for attaching a sporran belt.

[billmcc]

Here is a link to a photo of the backs of a standard Scottish-made sporran (left) and an American-made Buzz Kidder sporran (right).

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/photoplog/index.php?n=171

The sporran on the left has a wide loop sewn to the back so an all-leather belt can be threaded through it. A small leather strap with a metal ring on each end is provided to allow the attachment of a leather and chain strap with clips.

The sporran on the right has two narrow loops riveted to the back for use with an all-leather belt. There is a metal ring located at the top of each loop for use with belt that has clips.

I hope this helps.

[sirdaniel1975]

I like all the sporran suggestions in this thread.

Another sporran type that I myself have been jonesing for are one of these:

http://www.leathersporran.co.uk/

I believe there are some photos of Hamish wearing one or two of these.. I'll submit these as yet another suggestion..

[JerseyLawyer]

I like all the sporran suggestions in this thread.

Another sporran type that I myself have been jonesing for are one of these:

http://www.leathersporran.co.uk/

I believe there are some photos of Hamish wearing one or two of these.. I'll submit these as yet another suggestion..

I've come so close to getting one of those. But the jury is still out for me on the chain and the, err, "spike."