I looked for a gear review section knowing it is here somewhere but couldnt find it so sorry if this is the wrong place...
Took Trail Yeti's advice and coughed up the dough (85$) for the Mountain Hardware Kilt....and used it for the first time on this last section....
all I can say boys/men is that the Scots and women in general had this figured out a long time ago! It is abs. comfortable. I did wear fleece shorts under the kilt since the temps were 32 and below. The kilt ends just a little above where my gaitors end so little skin was exposed...my legs have never felt cold anyway....bottom line is comfort, no chafing, good coverage, and def. a garment you can easily forget you are wearing, no backpack/pant conflict. On the drive to the Fontana area we stopped at EarthFare in Asheville for dinner...so many earthy people there no one noticed my kilt! Now the girlfriend had to get her chiding in and every now and then reminded me that I look good in a skirt...and next week I will wear it along with a sporan when I play the pipes for a kindergarden in our area...only complaint is the 85$---a hellava price to pay for not so much material--if I could only sew.

Yeah, but if you look at the Mountain Hardware kilt and how thoughtfully it is made, you're paying for a lot more than just material. Damn, it is probably the best engineered piece of clothing I've ever had.

The Weasel

Weasel is right...it is a lot of money but it is very well made.
With that said, Welcome to the "MACHO KILTED HIKER CLAN"!!!
Glad you like it. And as for your girlfriend....she'll admit it sooner or later...chicks dig kilts!!

2 years ago hiking up to Dragon's tooth, about 95deg., I had oven ass and chafe so freakin bad I woulda paid 1000 bucks for one of them kilts! I was walkin extremely bow-legged. The pain was miserable. Hell I'm half Scottish and look a little like Braveheart so a kilt would suit me good.

Lone Wolf --- Of course you'd look good in a kilt; your'e a Scot. It's only the Sassenachs that are afraid to wear them! Ach, ye bairns feared of a nice kilt!

The Weasel

2 years ago hiking up to Dragon's tooth, about 95deg., I had oven ass and chafe so freakin bad I woulda paid 1000 bucks for one of them kilts! I was walkin extremely bow-legged. The pain was miserable. Hell I'm half Scottish and look a little like Braveheart so a kilt would suit me good.

betch would look good in one too. :)

2 years ago hiking up to Dragon's tooth, about 95deg., I had oven ass and chafe so freakin bad I woulda paid 1000 bucks for one of them kilts! I was walkin extremely bow-legged. The pain was miserable. Hell I'm half Scottish and look a little like Braveheart so a kilt would suit me good.
I think this should go on the top of the "things I never thought Lone Wolf would say" list. Next thing you know he'll be growing dreads, playing in a drum circle and playing with hula hoops.

I love my MH kilt. Really handy if you can find a floor A/C vent on a hot day.

I have 3 different brands and they all work great. Be a man and hike in a kilt or chafe and walk like a chimp!:)

geek

http://www.altrec.com/mountain-hardwear/mens-mountain-kilt they have the kilts for 46$. I may just have to buy one...i have the mt hardwear zip off pants and love them and may ad this piece of clothing as my second or first go to on a trial

2 years ago hiking up to Dragon's tooth, about 95deg., I had oven ass and chafe so freakin bad I woulda paid 1000 bucks for one of them kilts! I was walkin extremely bow-legged. The pain was miserable. Hell I'm half Scottish and look a little like Braveheart so a kilt would suit me good.

See kids, Wolf did use to hike:D

http://www.altrec.com/mountain-hardwear/mens-mountain-kilt they have the kilts for 46$. I may just have to buy one...i have the mt hardwear zip off pants and love them and may ad this piece of clothing as my second or first go to on a trial
I just pulled the trigger on one been thinking about getting one for sometime now and this thread inspired me. Save some $$$ check here http://www.o2gearshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_28_62_123_136&products_id=6090

The "boys" and I be lovin' my new utilikilt!

If you paid $85 you got robbed. I have them on my website for $30.00.

I love mine, too. All the ladies skirts were too short, but my Mountain Hardware Kilt is perfect. I found mine on sale for $45 last spring and couldn't resist. Not just men wear them.

If you paid $85 you got robbed. I have them on my website for $30.00.

Jester,
What website?

geek

Has anybody tried the rain wrap from ula? I was think'n of making something like this to replace my rain pants.

Jester,
What website?

geek

I don't want to be seen as using whiteblaze for advertising purposes, so I usually don't mention it. It's at www.theoutfitteratharpersferry.com

I don't want to be seen as using whiteblaze for advertising purposes, so I usually don't mention it. It's at www.theoutfitteratharpersferry.com (http://www.theoutfitteratharpersferry.com)

Thanks! I've known you as a fellow hiker for quite a few years and had no idea. I quess the main topic when we've been together has always been beer.:D
Thanks again,

geek

Thanks! I've known you as a fellow hiker for quite a few years and had no idea. I quess the main topic when we've been together has always been beer.:D
Thanks again,

geek

No problem! I've only been working at The Outfitter at Harpers Ferry since February, so it's not like you've been unaware for years or anything.

For everyone, you may want to know that Mountain Hardwear has redesigned the Mountain Kilt for 2010. It's a darker color, has two cargo pockets instead of one (but no smaller left-hand front pocket), metal snaps instead of the plastic clips, and is pleated in the back. I've attached some photos taken in August at the EORA gear convention of Krispy Kritter wearing one. In the background of the second shot you can see Kevin Kaiser, owner of Grand Trunk Hammocks.

Jester,
Looks nice. You know me....do they make them in "ROUND" size?

geek

Jester,
Looks nice. You know me....do they make them in "ROUND" size?

geek

Hahaha! I don't know what the sizing on the new ones will be. It's my experience that they run a bit smaller than they claim. By their sizing I should fit into a medium, but I'm more comfortable in a large.

Hahaha! I don't know what the sizing on the new ones will be. It's my experience that they run a bit smaller than they claim. By their sizing I should fit into a medium, but I'm more comfortable in a large.


Looking for a "rotund".:D

geek

cant find the 2010 model anywhere on the net??? Will that be offered at $30 also? I have 3 kilts now. 1 for hiking and other outdoors stuff that beinga sport kilt, the second for just lounging or leisure from stilwater kilts and the third is a nicer kilt for dress and day to day wear from stillwater. I really would like a lighter kilt such as the Mountain hardware for hiking in the South but the light color and no pleats turned me away. I felt like that kilt should have an aligator on it like an Izod preppy school girl. However I like the 2 pocket version with pleats.
can you point me in the right direction of the 2010 model Jester?

Thanks, BEAS

Jester im with beas where can i find the 2010 version, im in the process of buying gear bc im new to over night trips and have decided that this is a must have in my pack for hikeing, it seems much more comfortable then the MT hardwear convertable pants I have been wearing on hikes....

No problem! I've only been working at The Outfitter at Harpers Ferry since February, so it's not like you've been unaware for years or anything.

For everyone, you may want to know that Mountain Hardwear has redesigned the Mountain Kilt for 2010. It's a darker color, has two cargo pockets instead of one (but no smaller left-hand front pocket), metal snaps instead of the plastic clips, and is pleated in the back. I've attached some photos taken in August at the EORA gear convention of Krispy Kritter wearing one. In the background of the second shot you can see Kevin Kaiser, owner of Grand Trunk Hammocks.

I love the Mtn Hardware Kilt. Bought mine in Daleville and never looked back. I like the new design.

As far as I'm aware the 2010 model won't be available until the Spring. I couldn't find any version of the kilt on the Mountain Hardwear site, so they may have taken the older version down in anticipation of the new release. I also don't know what the pricing will be yet. Note that the new kilt is only pleated in the back.

That would be the only place for pleats other wise it would be a cheerleading skirt.
BEAS

That would be the only place for pleats other wise it would be a cheerleading skirt.
BEAS

hahahahahahahahahaha!

Has anybody tried the rain wrap from ula? I was think'n of making something like this to replace my rain pants.


I use one. It works great. Packs small, light weight, easy to put on and comfortable. Perfect for 3 season use.

I ordered mine. I'd been holding out cuz I thought they were too expensive.

im tempted to order one now ($30 sounds pretty cheap) but i fear the new design will be pretty expensive but i like the double cargo pockets and the pleats in the new one...what are advantages too having pleats or are they just for astetic purposes... what to do what to do....are their any estimated prices on the new model

im tempted to order one now ($30 sounds pretty cheap) but i fear the new design will be pretty expensive but i like the double cargo pockets and the pleats in the new one...what are advantages too having pleats or are they just for astetic purposes... what to do what to do....are their any estimated prices on the new model

Partiall aesthetic, but partially for range of movement. The older design has clips and straps on either side that can be lengthened out for when you're hiking and need more leg stretch, or tightened if you're just walking around. The new design has the pleats in the back, which allow for leg stretch. The clips and straps (no longer needed) are replaced with metal snaps.

I like Utilikits, I wear mine about everywhere except work.
For outdoors, the ONLY drawback being cotton + rain = no fun, but even there I push the limits.
Mt Hardware has the right idea, but pleats would look a little better and insulate for what its worth.
This year I sprung for an ancient style kilt, even has the "Braveheart" tartan, it's really just 25" x 8yds of wool.
A little scratchy at first but we're getting use to each other.
I find it comfortable and practical days and nights outdoors

An empty shelter makes a good spot to get the pleats going too. :)
http://i28.tinypic.com/qnw8l4.jpg



http://i30.tinypic.com/5x8m6d.jpg

Now THAT'S a kilt.

I like Utilikits, I wear mine about everywhere except work.
For outdoors, the ONLY drawback being cotton + rain = no fun, but even there I push the limits.
Mt Hardware has the right idea, but pleats would look a little better and insulate for what its worth.
This year I sprung for an ancient style kilt, even has the "Braveheart" tartan, it's really just 25" x 8yds of wool.
A little scratchy at first but we're getting use to each other.
I find it comfortable and practical days and nights outdoors

An empty shelter makes a good spot to get the pleats going too. :)




http://i30.tinypic.com/5x8m6d.jpg

ah, hmm, what's does he think he is doing with that poor innocent pony?

2 years ago hiking up to Dragon's tooth, about 95deg., I had oven ass and chafe so freakin bad I woulda paid 1000 bucks for one of them kilts! I was walkin extremely bow-legged. The pain was miserable. Hell I'm half Scottish and look a little like Braveheart so a kilt would suit me good.

Keyword: "Little" like Braveheart. :rolleyes: Men in kilts. We're going to the Virginia Scottish Games this Saturday......100s of men in kilts........any man in a kilt is not going to be doing the wrong thing..........:D

I wouldn't recommend wearing a kilt in the South. They might be comfortable, but they just look too much like a man-skirt.

I think this should go on the top of the "things I never thought Lone Wolf would say" list. Next thing you know he'll be growing dreads, playing in a drum circle and playing with hula hoops.

And digging Jerry?

http://www.altrec.com/mountain-hardwear/mens-mountain-kilt they have the kilts for 46$. I may just have to buy one...i have the mt hardwear zip off pants and love them and may ad this piece of clothing as my second or first go to on a trial


Wheres the Whargy pleates?:rolleyes:

Thanks Jester I think im gonna order this model from your store for price sakes, and then wait to see how much the new model cost, if its not to expensive i may just have to buy a second one, what would be suggested for wearing a kilt in cold weather just putting on long nylon underwear or are they not cold weather condusive...that may seem like an obv. question but im new to overnight backpacking and am trying to learn as much as possible even just little simple things...i cant wait to get out for my first nights trip

Sport kilt makes a hiker version that I really like but it is $80. Very light material. It comes in 3 diferent tartans ( the stripes for those of you that are not kilties). I am waiting to see if I have won their hiking photo contest.
As far as need for longunderwear, it is very surprising how much warmth you get out of a kilt. Many days in the low 30s no issue with me. you could always put on the long johns or even biking tights. I have given consideration wearing my bike leggins, they are the legs of tights no waist area you know legg warmers of lycra. That may be some picture there.

Reminds me of a great story if you have time to read>>>>
I was wearing the leg warmers under the bike shorts as bikers always do. I had ridden to the gym for a off bike racing season weight session. I was in the locker room and had taken my shorts off leaving nothing but my black leg warmers and my black bike socks. Really looked as if I was wearing some black thigh high lingere. A gentleman walked into the lockerroom and took one look at me and left. I just about fell over the lockerroom bench.

Now that is funny right there

This is great to see. For now I'll stick with my Poly viscose or Poly Cotton Rip-Stop kilts for hiking but once the pleated mountain kilt is out I'll definitely give it a consideration.

beas that some great info....im gonna order the mt hardwear kilt this weekend $30 just seems like to good of a deal to pass up....and if were trading Gym stories I got one for you

Last year I was in the locker room I had finished my work out, took my shower as usual...went over to my locker and was drying off....the man next to me was wearing nothing and I was drying off and he turned too me and said "hey arent you my son's teacher" he then proceeded to put out his hand to shake mine. It was a naked hand shake with one of my kids parents...really embarssing expically when I had to call him in for a meeting the next week. He kinda just smile at me.

For hiking in the fall I've never really had a problem with cold while wearing mine, although I do wear underwear (which I don't wear in the summertime). I usually wear full sized gaiters, so there's not much skin showing. 'Cause I'm such a modest guy.