Hiking Skirt

[MotL]

Hi, 2 yrs ago, i started thru-hiking, and everywhere i saw these great Mountain Hardware Hiking skirts. I didnt buy one then bec. funds were tight and i was trying to be cheap. Now i am planning to complete the trail and i want to spend the $ on a hiking skirt, and Mountain Hardware seems not to make the same skirt anymore!! UUGH!! I dont know what it was called, but it was black, had lots of stretch so you could take big steps if needed, I think it was a semi-wrap-around?? It was made of stretch nylon or something that was UV protective and water resistant, i think. Does this ring a bell to anyone?? Anyone know where i can get it?? THANKS for any help you can offer!

[Freeleo]

did you try ebay?

[MotL]

i did, the only thing it came up with was, "Vintage photo of pregnant woman hiking skirt", funny i hadn't been thinking of 'hiking skirt' as a verb till just then. It was good for a laugh, though

[Christopher Robin]

You should put this request in genral thread becuase last year I meet a thur-hiker wearing one. Goog luck.

[Jan LiteShoe]

Do you have a guidebook?
Try calling the outfitters in Hot Springs - Bluff Mountain. Good guys, and they carry (or carried) it. I'm sure they can steer you right.

[Mrs Baggins]

3 years ago I bought one at an Orvis store in Maryland. It's black, nylon, slightly stretchy, very comfy. I can't remember the brand name. Try Orvis.

[Mrs Baggins]

http://www.exofficio.com/product_det...1-898678d42149
Here's a link to the one I bought at Orvis. It's an Exofficio skort. I love mine. As for size, I'm 4' 10", 120 lbs and I bought a size 8. It fits perfectly. It's a very slimming skort, very flattering.

[AlwaysHiking]

http://www.skirtsports.com/

[Lellers]

Maybe try Title Nine?

[MotL]

THANK YOU ALL so much for the great info!! I found a couple that i am trying out- one from Royal Robbins, one from Mtn hardware (the one i originally wanted, actually!! found it on Sierra Trader's website).

Now here's a delicate question, ladies...what do you do about what's under the skirt. Here's my dilemma. The whole point of a skirt for me is for peeing purposes, but my legs rub together and it drives me nuts. Body glide is not helpful (makes it worse). Perhaps if i didn't let myself gain 20 lbs after my last thru-attempt, i wouldnt be having this problem...but here i am. So if i wear something to keep legs happy, can't pee standing up. If not, leg problems. any ideas or experiences that might help? thanks

[Sleeps_With_Skunks]

I found that plain baby powder or unsented talcum powder in a small container with a cottonball keeps the legs really happy. I was desperate last year after a hike that made me raw. Stay away from scented stuff as best you can. If you are already raw or have "prikly" heat from the summer. desitin diaper rash cream is a godsend

Sleeps With Skunks

[Hammock Hanger]

THANK YOU ALL so much for the great info!! I found a couple that i am trying out- one from Royal Robbins, one from Mtn hardware (the one i originally wanted, actually!! found it on Sierra Trader's website).

Now here's a delicate question, ladies...what do you do about what's under the skirt. Here's my dilemma. The whole point of a skirt for me is for peeing purposes, but my legs rub together and it drives me nuts. Body glide is not helpful (makes it worse). Perhaps if i didn't let myself gain 20 lbs after my last thru-attempt, i wouldnt be having this problem...but here i am. So if i wear something to keep legs happy, can't pee standing up. If not, leg problems. any ideas or experiences that might help? thanks

Iwear a skirt for the freedom of movement and being able to pee w/o removing the pack etc. When I first start out I am usually a bit heavier and have the thighs that rub and cause chaffing. I wear a pair of men's microfiber long legged boxer briefs. They can be stretched over so you can pee w/o pulling them down. Or as I have done make a slice in the crotch and just spread it when peeing, easier then pulling up the leg. All that said I always look forward to the day when my skin toughens and my legs thin out for the shedding of the boxers.

[jnetx]

make a slice in the crotch

WARNING! Remove boxers first!!

[Hammock Hanger]

WARNING! Remove boxers first!!

That would help.

BTW: Just a head up I bought a "Calamity Jane" skirt with built in shorts at TDays last year. I hated this skirt as it stayed very wet for a long long time once it was full of sweat. Of course maybe you won't sweat!!! LOL!!

[sam4msu]

Excuse me for putting in my 2 cents but if you don't mind a man's input here I would suggest one of these:
http://www.sportkilt.com
I have one of them and I wear it hiking sometimes and find it very comfortable. Now as far as peeing while standing up...It's a wonderful thing, huh???LOL!!

[Doctari]

From another man sorry:

Maybe give a look at http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Stillwater-Kilts/ they have "thrifty kilts" that are extremly well made & dry fast due to being synthetic. Some will say that a kilt is "MAN WEAR" so there is that to consider IF it will bother you. My 46" waist sized kilt weighs 1 Lb, yes it's heavy, but VERY comfortable & only cost me $40.00. To me it is worth the weight. If you are smallish, they have "Youth" sizes.

As to underwear: I stay cooler, therefore dryer which equals less chaffing without undercovering. But I am carrying a pair or 2 of boxer / briefs "Just in case". Either way you go, keeping clean "down there" is IMHO critical to keeping down chaffing. My thoughts is that the salt (& dirt) builid up from sweating adds friction, and once the skin is rubbed raw the salt adds insult to injury.

Oh yea. The stilwater kilts run a bit long so you may have to hem them. I took 1" off the TOP not the bottom, cause it was easier. Had to remove then re-attach the velcro to do it, still was easier.

[Christopher Robin]

I find baby powder cakes so I fould baby talcing powder insread. Hope this will help.

[sarbar]

If you all haven't seen Macabi skirts, check them out! I got one after my friend Catzia got one...and wow. I wear it as a skirt and also clipped like pants. And you bacn snap them into shorts as well.
The skirt is going with me this summer I might not always hike in it, but for camp? Wow!

[ChaiKitty]

Depending on the fabric you're looking for, check out www.runningskirts.com

[Wise Old Owl]

MotL - Hammock Hanger - Gave you a very good answer. Even men only slightly overweight can suffer this problem - take the men's legged breifs and modify them. I now hike in the stuff every time, Really prevents chafing.

Ok - I am out of here!