Hiking Skirt

**baseballswthrt** · 10-24-2005, 06:15

I have long wanted to wear a hiking skirt. Where in the world do you find one? Are there any with pockets? I wear mens hiking pants with zip off legs so I have something to wear no matter what the weather and they have a lot of pockets (which I use). I don't sew, so I need to find one already made.

**Almost There** · 10-24-2005, 06:24

mountain hardwear used to make one, and may come out with a new one before next summer. Nike makes one, Royal Robbins makes one. Just google women's hiking skirts and that should give you several choices. My wife hikes too, so I have become well versed in both mens and womens hiker fashions. The royal robbins one looks very similiar to the old mountain hardwear pack wrap skirt.

**CynJ** · 10-24-2005, 07:34

I just went to rei.com - clicked on women's apparel then did a search for "skirt" - came up with a page full

**Hammock Hanger** · 10-24-2005, 07:45

Another alternative is a "board skirt" It is made out of the same material as men's board shorts. (Surfer's trunks)

Lightweight, snag resistant and dries in a flash.

I lucked out and found 2 for sale, $5.00 each. I have worn the blue one on every hike since and wear the orange one during hunt season. This particular skirt is great becasue it came with a large pocket on the side.

good luck in your search, hope you find a skirt as comfy on the trail as I do.

**gsingjane** · 10-24-2005, 07:56

I have a Columbia Sportswear greenish khaki hiking skort WITH pockets that I love. It has a front flap with a "pinch-in" buckle; it holds up well and looks pretty decent even after several days on the trail. I'm not sure how old it is (probably at least 2-3 years is my guess) but hopefully you could find one like it. It has become one of my great hiking garments, where when I put it on I get all fired up for hiking!

Jane in CT

**PKH** · 10-24-2005, 11:36

MEC sells a couple of versions.

PKH

**Turtle2** · 10-24-2005, 11:48

Just bought a Patagonia skirt on ebay for less than $10 with one zip pocket and buttons and a buckle to adjust the waist.

**Mr. Clean** · 10-27-2005, 19:34

Also, check out sportkilt.com if you're interested in a kilt.

**Cheesewhiz** · 10-27-2005, 22:25

Sorry to read a pink post but I sometimes hike in one of these. The male model and it has pockets.

http://www.macabiskirt.com/

**CynJ** · 10-27-2005, 22:52

lol...I love the patterns on that sportkilt.com but man are the women's skirts a little short or am I turning into my mother?

there are great reviews about those Macabi skirts on BGT

**baseballswthrt** · 10-28-2005, 05:44

I"ve been looking at the Macabi skirt on line and have read the reviews on BGT. My husband wonders if the strap hanging between your legs when you have it hiked up is annoying. I wonder if it catches on brush etc. as you walk by. I am seriously considering getting one.

I have found that men's hiking pants have better pockets (bigger and more) than women's. I wonder if the pocket configuration is the same for the man's skirt and the woman's skirt.

I think a skirt would be easier for peeing and I wear skirts when I can since I think they are cooler than shorts. I figure I could always put on pants if it was too cool outside.

**PKH** · 10-28-2005, 06:25

Please forgive yet another invasion of the female domain . . . . . . .

But my wife did all of her hikes this past summer in a skirt - just above knee length I believe. She was amazed at the freedom and coolness, and wonders why all women don't do the same.

I'm sure I don't know.

Cheers,

PKH

**Hammock Hanger** · 10-28-2005, 08:24

Originally Posted by PKH

Please forgive yet another invasion of the female domain . . . . . . .

But my wife did all of her hikes this past summer in a skirt - just above knee length I believe. She was amazed at the freedom and coolness, and wonders why all women don't do the same.

I'm sure I don't know.

Cheers,

PKH

PKH, you could get a kilt.....

**sassy03** · 10-30-2005, 17:32

I have recently discovered tennis skirts as a alternative. I don't enjoy wearing underwear, so that pretty much ruled out any regular skirt or kilt. With the tennis skirt, the spandex-ish shorts provide coverage, but I have found it is still more comfortable than shorts. You can even pee without having to pull it down. May be a little TMI, but it works!

**soulrebel** · 10-30-2005, 19:00

http://www.skirtsports.com/site/index.cfm

**Hammock Hanger** · 10-30-2005, 19:54

Originally Posted by soulrebel

http://www.skirtsports.com/site/index.cfm

Interesting... I think my hiking partner would like the one that slits up to the waist!!

**Sparkplug** · 10-30-2005, 20:52

This summer while on the AT, I switched from my convertible pants to a skirt. It was a great decision. Actually it was my husband, Snowman, who convinced me... He purchased a Mountain Hardwear Kilt, called a Mountain Kilt, in Damascus, and loved it! So, I had my parent's send me a skirt I already owned, and traded in my pants. The skirt was a Cloudveil skirt, very light, had one side pocket. Not necessarily meant for hiking, but I really enjoyed hiking in it. It was light and airy, and I could actually dry out if we stopped for a long lunch after a sweaty morning (there were many on the AT this summer, let me tell you!), which was wonderful. I found wearing a skirt very comfy, and I know Snowman did too, although he did get some funny looks while wearing the skirt in town :-)
-Sparkplug

**lilmountaingirl** · 11-30-2005, 19:22

Originally Posted by Hammock Hanger

I lucked out and found 2 for sale, $5.00 each. I have worn the blue one on every hike since and wear the orange one during hunt season. This particular skirt is great becasue it came with a large pocket on the side.

good luck in your search, hope you find a skirt as comfy on the trail as I do.

Hey HH ~ what brand of board skirt is that? I love board skirts but haven't been able to find them with pockets! Thanks in advance.

**Hammock Hanger** · 11-30-2005, 19:27

Originally Posted by lilmountaingirl

Hey HH ~ what brand of board skirt is that? I love board skirts but haven't been able to find them with pockets! Thanks in advance.

Unfortunately I can't tell you the brand a I cut the labesl out and they are now about 4 years old.

I got a Columbia with pockets, not as big but more of them at Sports Authority.

And 2 on sale at Seirra Trading posy, they were Allegheny Trails.

Sue

**lilmountaingirl** · 12-01-2005, 20:11

Thank ya much for the info, HH! I'll have to check STP and maybe Dick's.

Cutting the labels out...imagine that...

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