Winter kilting in Pacific Northwest?

[knotty]

I live in the Cowichan Valley 20 minuted north of Victoria. I have been wearing nothing but kilts since mid February. I have been warm enough in my 13 oz. 8 yard on the few cool days we have had. I would like to continue my kilt adventure through the winter.
I am planning to get a 16 oz, specially for winter. Is there a preferred style (8 yard, 5 yard, box pleat) for staying warm in winter?

Craig

[paulhenry]

The only preferred style is the one you want or like,there isn't any requiste winter outfit other than your own choice! For cold weather and snow I'd always go for an 8 yd 16oz yard.

[Father Bill]

Simple. More cloth is warmer than less cloth. Heavier weight is warmer than lighter weight. More comfortable too. And box pleats, it seems to me, blow up more than deep knife pleats.

Did you ever see a sheep shiver?

[SlackerDrummer]

Winter weather sounds like a good excuse for a tank to me. How about one the red Maclean tartan?

[knotty]

LOL. Im still not sure if I like the "red". Maybe a weathered??? I have a tie in weathered, which I like to look of. Im leaning toward the ancient or maybe Black Isle, but that could change before I pull the trigger.

[unixken]

did you ever see a sheep shiver?

lol

[Spc. Scott]

I seem to remember a test that was done on this very subject...

And if I recall correctly the heavy weight box pleat came out on top. Due to the knife pleats beloved swing creating more air movement.

Anyone else remember this?

[Pleater]

That was some years ago now, and my memory isn't good enough to recall the results.

My personal solution to winter weather is to add a plaid. A long one that wraps around and falls fore and aft. It can be worn various ways acording to the weather.

The extra layer seems to solve the problem of flying pleats and it is warm, keeps the rain off and can be used as an extra blanket.

Anne the Pleater

[Spartan Tartan]

More material means warmer. Obviously heavy will be warmwr too. I have considered a super heavy 22oz old military style kilt for really cold days. But then again, I haven't been that cold to really justify it. I would think if you were fine in February, that you would be fine any other month as well.

[Riverkilt]

Don't forget an Inverness Cape or a greatcoat over the kilt to stay warm in foul weather. 16 oz wool tanks keep me plenty warm in the snow and wind. Best kilts ever for foul weather - wind, sleat, snow, rain and holding the heat are my RKilts leather kilts.