Back In My Buckskin Leather RKilt!!

[Riverkilt]

Back in 2004 one of the first kilts I ordered was a saffron leather RKilt from Robert Pel. www.rkilts.com I prefer to call the color "buckskin"
gives it more of a western kilt flavor.

Back then I wasn't good at measuring and I was optimistic about sustaining a weight loss program. So in early to mid-2005 I only had a few months to wear this succulent kilt before I "outgrew" it. As I unsuccessfully attempted to sqeeze back into the kilt it became a closet queen.

Then a while back Robert was kind enough to offer to alter the kilt to fit my new girth. Got lucky. He still had leather from the same batch that he made the first kilt from.

Well - the alterations are now complete and the expanded kilt is being worn again with great joy and pleasure. Robert also sent along one of his classic Ranger belts as a reward for a photo contest. A great western addition to a very western looking kilt.

So today I planned to take some pics. The day dawned dark and stormy but I kilted up and headed on out during a break between storms. Took a long my Mr. Antony Inverness Cape which came in handy hiking back out in the rain. No pics of that since didn't wanna get the camera wet.

So, here are some shots taken at the Horseshoe Bend overlook of Glen Canyon of the Colorado River.



This is a pretty rumpled shot, but it also shows how buttery soft this leather is. Had just plopped down on the rock, racing the camera timer.



This side view shows the cargo pockets. There are two small pockets on the outside (had my folding knife in one on the other side) and the main cargo pocket is divided into two sections. Robert rivets these cargo pockets on. .



Don't know if they show well in this front pic but There's also a D ring and a J hook key ring deal and a leather expand band to hold a hammer or hatchet

And here's my favorite pic



It shows the pleats in the wind from the canyon updraft. You can look right into the pleats and see how generous Robert is with the leather. Them pleats are 2 1/2" deep with a 1 1/2" reveal.

As you've probably already repeatedly heard Robert's work is pure quality.

I am sooooo happy to have this kilt in "my size" again. Gonna get a LOT of wear out here in the canyonlands.

Ron

[werewolves]

Beautiful shots of a beautiful kilt. That buckskin is gorgeous. Much nicer that other leather kilts I have seen. Glad you're enjoying it.

[Ozman1944]

It beautifully matches that wonderful landscape.
looks really great!

[McMurdo]

Glad you have it back Ron it really is a gorgeous kilt.

[george7]

That's an impressive kilt. That's a lot of leather. wow... and Once again, you set a new standard for scenery.

[Ruanaidh]

That's one great looking kilt, Ron. And the color really compliments the surrounding rock.

[ccga3359]

Congratulations on getting your kilt back and sized. I recall when you had this one up for sale because of the size but I'm glad Robert was able to resize it and it's without my 9 1/2 grubby fingerprints as Robert was not allowing me to touch it when I visited him to have my paintball kilt made.

[Tattoo Bradley]

That's great Ron. I know you really love that one. It's awesome Robert was able to alter it. Wear it well!

[Mael Coluim]

Ron, you do live in a very scenic locale! Great kilt, too! Nice color.

[mbhandy]

Hi Ron,
The kilt looks great, I am jealous But yesterday Marilyn & I went to the Fort Bridger Rendezvous in your Sports Kilt that made it round the world trip.
I know Sorry no Pics. Both of us thought each other brought the camera. Boy was it hot but at least the wind was blowing. Few times I could feel the wind lift the back but I was wearing a drop shoulder shirt I had made with a long tail and Marilyn said no one got flashed.
We are under a severe thunder storm watch till 9 PM The dog is trying to hide under the chair
Hope it doesn't ruin the Labor day Parade tomorrow.

MrBill