Take a Beating, Wash, Repeat (Indestructible)

**Tartan Hiker** · 13th January 11, 07:30 AM

Regardless of the maker, regardless of the pattern, regardless of the fastening system, PV is by far a better choice than acrylic for durability and comfort in active wear. I've hiked and worked in both, and I'm done with acrylic.

**kennethrmc** · 13th January 11, 09:31 AM

Since mono-color canvas kilts are out of the question, best value and best product is a USAKilt casual. I've worn mine on some really gnarley hikes--including rock-scrambling and muddy passes, and it has held up amazingly well. And...there's lots of patterns of tartans available and it is tailored to fit

**biblemonkey** · 13th January 11, 10:23 AM

If you want something to practically ruin at warrior dash and then be able to bring it back to life for another round go with the sport kilt original. A washing machine, an iron, and some starch and presto! Ready for another hike or run and looking good. I have a couple of sport kilts and though they loose all fabric stiffness after a while they are still great for hard core muddiness and summer wear.

Hugh

P.S. Definitely go for PV in a "knock around the mud" kilt. I speak from Warrior Dash experience. You don't want ANYTHING that will soak up a ton of water weight. PV drys out pretty quickly. Also if you go Sportkilt, make sure that if you are between sizes that you go with the smaller one. With the stretch in the waist of a sportkilt you need to be sure it won't come off during the water/mud obstacles.

**Ripcode** · 24th January 11, 11:18 AM

My wife and I are signed up for Warrior Dash here in Michigan in July. I am glad I found this thread!

I'm a kilt newbie, so another concern I have is how heavy will a kilt be after it get's wet? There are some obstacles that are water crossings. Probably waist deep.

**biblemonkey** · 24th January 11, 11:33 AM

The water crossing are indeed about waist deep (I'm 6-2) but poly-blends dry out pretty quick. The water weight won't matter too much if your adrenaline's high.

**freddie** · 30th January 11, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by DougC

Nope--Campbell is lighter than Black Watch, but they are the same pattern and Campbells can wear Black Watch according to the Chief--I paid attention on the tour of the Clan castle last summer...

Edit--sorry, your link does say they are the same with Black Watch being the darker (but, still the same!!).

Shades of colours don't really matter it's the sett (or pattern) that really determines a tartan and they are the same.