It's often VERY cold here in Montana in wintertime. We approach the number where °F and °C are the same integer (that's –40° for those who don't remember their high school math and science classes) almost every winter once or twice. I probably wear a kilt more often in Winter than in Summer because I do so for occasions where looking good is appropriate (for example, we have a Symphony Orchestra in Bozeman that plays WAY above its weight, and just the fact that I show up kilted brings attention from our outstanding conductor and guest soloists in the post-concert meet and greet lobby sessions).

The last time I was in Scotland I spent a tiny amount of time inquiring about an Inverness Cape (wandering into Kinloch Anderson after touring the Royal Yacht Britannia). Although they sell them, they did not have any in the store. I've never actually SEEN one (an ex band piper showed me his rain cape, but except while being worn, it's basically almost a shapeless piece of plastic).

I've not seen any discussion of Inverness Capes here with posts newer than a decade ago, but the few I've read have some enthusiastic endorsements. Of course, the real item from Scotland is extraordinarily pricey (I suspect I could add 2-3 VERY nice kilts to my collection for the same cost as a tweed Inverness Cape).

I do have a good American wool overcoat, so this certainly isn't something I NEED desperately, but I'm just curious. Have any forum members much experience wearing one while kilted in REALLY cold weather?