FIre Helmet Chaffing

[Riverkilt]

Went camping this weekend, lots of hiking. Day one in an AK, day two in a UK original. By the end of day two the head of my penis was sore and red from rubbing against the cloth.

Was using Bodyglide between my legs...guess its a good idea to put some on the fire helmet too???

Was born in an Army Air Corps hospital and they amputated my natural protective covering soon after birth. I don't recall agreeing to that.

Anyway...love the freedom too much to cover up...any suggestions other than hiking less?

Thanks,

[bubba]

Underwear?

[RockyR]

Since you like the FREEDOM, take a pair of loose fitting boxers and cut the crotch out and sew it back together to make a ( may I say it)-- an under sk___ I mean "underKilt"

It will keep your kilt cleaner also and may help with your sorness and you won't know your wearing it otherwise.

Or you could go buy a little fire helment

[bear]

Try attaching a silk or flannel rectangle on the inside of the iside apron. I wouldn't sew it on but rather attach it with velcro or loop it over the top and down behind the front apron.

[The Wizard of BC]

Can I get the address for the little fire helmet store.
Ron, there is a reason why men "Gird their loins" before strenous exercise. Pain from too much bouncing and chafing are good reasons to think about somethng in silk or nylon. Both are very light weight, will wick moisture away aiding in cooling, and keep chafe to a minimum.
Freedom is one thing, pain is another.

[Macwizzard]

When I went backpacking in the Wind Rivers last summer, I wore my Mountain Hardwear mountain kilt. I experienced no problems-but then again, it's lightweight nylon and I didn't have a sporran with anything. Might I suggest getting one of those? Sure, it isn't pleated and doesn't swing, but hey, it's the best thing for backpacking I've found in years. Lightweight, breathes well, seamless waist(excellent for carrying a backpack). So, even though some of you fellows will tear me apart for mentioning it, my solution would be a Mountain Kilt.

[RockyR]

Amerikilt now has a "Hikers" version of their Kilt that is made of 100% cotton like the rest they make, the design was inspired and suggested by hikers. This might be a resolution for you as well. You won't find it on their website yet I don't think but you can write to Michael Butler at sales@amerikilt.com for the info. He is very helpful. I thought of bears suggestion sometime ago also and that will work as well.

[Miah]

My sugestion is to either try the satin attached to apron or just go with wearing some underwear.

[Blu (Ontario)]

... my solution would be a Mountain Kilt.

Can this be comfortably worn under another kilt?

[Macwizzard]

I suppose you could, but when I go backpacking, every ounce counts. It is constructed of pretty thin material and has a nice lining around the waist. Sure, you could wear it under another kilt.