What kilt to get?

[antgrippi]

Hello all, I'm new here, but figured you guys could help with this. I've been thinking hard about what my first kilt will be, and every time I get ready to pull the trigger, something else comes along and I'm all confused again. I've got it down to three different companies and styles. (until something else pops up)
There is the Heavyweight kilt from stillwater kilts. It's a traditional/casual kilt, from what I know about those. 100%wool, and it seems pretty nice quality according to reviews I've found here, and around the web. these go for Between $120, and $150 depending on tartan, Not a huge selection, but I'm ok with that, for now. http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...eight%20Kilts/

Then there is the Utilikilt. I'm gunning straight for the top of their inventory here, and want to jump right in to the Survival Kilt. At $330 I'm hesitant, but am loving the functionality that this thing provides. Pockets everywhere, 100% cotton, detachable cargo pockets that can be used as a sack or will even fit the kilt inside one for packing away. Not to mention that you can actually carry 20 bottles of beer on you wearing this thing. granted that's excessive even for me, but hey, it's nice that you can. and there are some other features, like the modesty snap closure for climbing ladders, or if your up higher than others for whatever reason. There's more, but those are the basics, My second choice from this company is the Workman's Kilt. This is almost the same design as the Survivor, but is made from cotton duck, has cargo pockets, but not detachable, and cost$70 less than the survivor. I guess I'm just not sure about the cotton duck. the same stuff they use of carrhart jackets, and work clothes. http://www.utilikilts.com/company/pr...ilts/survival/

The last I'm looking at is another utility style kilt with a bit of classic style. the Amerikilt version of the modern or utility kilt. It's seems pretty similar in style and weight to utilikilt's entry level kilt, but does not have built in pockets. Instead it actually has a sporran of sorts. Almost like a fanny pack that attaches in the front, and can be removed to give the kilt a more sleek. the main draw to this one is the price, and what you get for it. at $99 it seems pretty affordable, but I hear you get what you pay for. http://www.amerikilt.com/khaki.php

So that is where I'm at. Pretty much where I started, with no idea which one to make my first. I'd ideally have a few different styles depending on the situation, but as you all know, Good kilts don't seem to be cheap, and if they are, it sounds like from reading the stories here, there's a reason. So any thoughts, help, suggestions, experiences, incite, blah, blah, blah. I think you guys get the point. thanks in advance.