[Barry]

I have been wearing kilts for some years now and am thoroughly happy with them. About a year ago I bought a nice leather sporran to keep all ma wee baubies in. This is where I have a problem.. It doesn't matter if I have it hung high or low, it is just a nuisance. As I walk it bumps around on my tummy or rubs on the tops of my legs. If i run it jumps all over the place. The sporran has been in the drawer for ages now and my stuff goes in a jacket pocket.

Is all this to be expected? Your advice please.
The only good thing so far is that it holds the apron down when I sit, thus preventing 'frightening the horses'

regards
Barry

[Casey]

Before I start this I want everyone to know that I am not in the employ of Buzz Kidder.

Barry,

I had the same feeling about the sporran as you. I have somewhat resolved the problem. First, I have pruchased two sporrans from Buzz Kidder. The leather is heavy duty, but pliable. The means that they do not "bang around" as much when one walks, and give a little when one sits. Secondly, one can actually wear them as a belt bag. This totally solves the "banging around" problem, and, I find, give a more "period" look to the outfit.

The other way that I deal with this annoyance is to slide the sporran to the side when I am engaging in more active pursuits.

Here is a British site that I have found interesting, but to expensive to bring product to Canada:

http://www.tartanweb.com/sporrans_period.php

Casey

[phil h]

I find it better to wear a belt and not a chain/belt with any sporran, less movement that way, also this cuts down on wear and tear on the kilt.also don't wear it too lown down, an inch or two below your belt buckle will be fine. contact rob at rkilts.com for good quality belts, good prices and fast delivery time.he will get you brown or black and maybe any other colour you may need.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Casey' on the right track with the thought process. I only wear lighter leather sporrans. The ones that are rigid and have a load of weight are more for those that stand around at parties. If you're moving, you'll want to go with a "pillow" over your sensitive area, rather than a "cinder block".

Like Casey, I too will recommend the Buzz Kidder sporrans... but will also suggest a Freelander Sporran. Replacing the chains with a THIN belt will also kill some of the movement.

The sporran issue is one of the main reasons that some guys will only wear UtiliKilts.

[Freelander Sporrano]

Hi Barry...Poor old you

Well as the others have said by using a sporran strap the movement would be reduced. However you don't say what type of sporran you have . Is it a stiff kind or is it a soft pouch kind. Many put the sporran round to the side when hillwalking and the like this does help also when driving.

The correct height too is important.I use my sporran about a hand width below the Belly button. Tassles if you have them can Drum (I find this great ,others dont) hamish recomends Blutak on the back to reduce this ..It works too.

Ps...I forgot to say that I don't think a kilt looks right without a sporran...Sorry thats just me...I'll behave now Hamish....

[Riverkilt]

Hey Barry,

I have two of the soft Freelander sporrans that I wear hiking with all leather sporran belts from RKilts. They're very comfortable. Think Jimmy has a point about the soft ones.

Ron

[Kilt Ted]

[quote="Freelander Sporrano"]Hi Barry...Poor old you

Well as the others have said by using a sporran strap the movement would be reduced. However you don't say what type of sporran you have . Is it a stiff kind or is it a soft pouch kind. Many put the sporran round to the side when hillwalking and the like this does help also when driving.

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How do you position your Sporran for driving? I have given up on a comfortable position as it is always fighting with the seatbelt So it usually ends up living in the centre console.

Rob

[phil h]

one thing I must say about the freelander, is this, you can fit a ton of stuff in it,and I do, I call it a suitcase, I wear it on a belt, now I find I can't strut as much when it's full, feels like I'm getting punched in the balls. so just slow down.
it IS a great sporran tho. 8)

[Hamish]

Barry, if you are troubled in this way, then the soft-backed sporran is one answer. The afore mentioned Buzz Kidder sporran is excellent (I have one), but the Freelander sporran comes more highly recommended (I have one of those also!). Another option, as others have suggested, is to slide the offending sporran round on to your hip when you are being particularly active - there is nothing wrong in doing this.

I would always advocate the use of a sporran strap rather than a chain, or chain/strap combination, unless you are formally attired in Evening Dress! Having the chain attached to day-sporrans is a pretty recent innovation, but is not one to be encouraged because of the high risk of damage to your kilt.

If your sporran is rubbing the tops of your legs, then you are wearing it FAR, far too low! The ideal position for the sporran is to have it where the top is about four finger widths below the bottom of your belt buckle.

To sum up: don't worry about wearing the sporran in front, except when you are dressing formally. At one side is perfectly acceptable - actually on your belt is fine too, but is awkward if you are wearing a jacket. You say that you dispense with the sporran when you are wearing a jacket anyway. I'll let you into a secret: so do I when going 'casual'. The sporran is only a pocket and if you have other pockets, don't bother with the sporran unless (all together now: "...you are dressing formally!" )

[Graham]

Barry, all the aforementioned advice is good and I cannot add to it, but i will say that I hope you resolve the problem because I find the sporran the most wonderful, comfortable, practical way of carrying my essential 'stuff' around.

Today I was painting and found myself out of a kilt (out of kilter!!) for the first time in many weeks, frankly I felt uncomfortable using pockets and began wishing I'd had my sporran back on!

BTW, I took a kilt on the job in the truck and changed into it as soon as the painting was finished.