I Still Can Not Make Up My Mind

[Dreadbelly]

Good News! Visa card is in the mail. Will be here in 7 to 10 business days. There was much anger and fury. People scrambled to quiet me and keep me from filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

Bad news, I have had to much time to think and dwell over the issues at hand. I want to get two Philabegs to start. I think. Or one traditional.

I can not make up my mind on which tartan to get. Or to get one really really good kilt or two really good kilts.

What I need.

Something warm. Winter is coming. Something thick and warm. I live in the South... Winter isn't to bad most of the time... But we do get some severe cold weather from time to time.

Something easy to care for. I don't mind hand washing wool, but I would love to just toss it in the washer. PV is looking good. How is poly cotton in the winter? I am guessing not so hot. (Pun intended. So there) Wool is still iffy for some reason in my mind.

Rocky, any new tartans I don't know about? I would love to get a Douglas tartan. With a clan Douglas sporran if you have one. What's a good thick warm selection?

There is to much on the menu. Overload. I can not make a decision. It's killing me.

Opinions? Anybody? Here is your chance to influence a major decision in somebody's life.

[Rigged]

I had the same questions recently.

You can check my "Winter Kilt" post and the replies under the Bearkilts Forum.

[MDR-V300]

Given your main reason behind getting a kilt in the first place, I'm going to recommend a PV kilt, and a 4-yarder [or thereabouts] at that. Even cool kilts are warmer than you'd think, and I have no sympathy for you and your southern winters

Get two different tartans with two obviously different colour schemes. One bright, and one dark; one red, and one blue; one flashy, and one muted. Give yourself room for mood swings ;)


Of course, that's just my opinion, and as such is incontrovertible.

[Dreadbelly]

Given your main reason behind getting a kilt in the first place, I'm going to recommend a PV kilt, and a 4-yarder [or thereabouts] at that. Even cool kilts are warmer than you'd think, and I have no sympathy for you and your southern winters

Get two different tartans with two obviously different colour schemes. One bright, and one dark; one red, and one blue; one flashy, and one muted. Give yourself room for mood swings ;)


Of course, that's just my opinion, and as such is incontrovertible.

Last year's ice storm dropped 5 inches of solid ice over everything and the temp dropped 20 below zero. So much for the sunny South.

Then again, I can remember it being a sunny 80 degrees one Christmas morning... Hmm.

[bubba]

I'm partial to the traditionals myself. With your medical problems PV would be a good choice.

[MDR-V300]

Last year's ice storm dropped 5 inches of solid ice over everything and the temp dropped 20 below zero. So much for the sunny South.

I repeat: I have no sympathy for your southern winters.

[Graham]

May I suggest that this photo may convince you?

While our winters are not as cold as other countries, in these conditions I was warm and comfy in a USA Kilts 8 yard traditional PV kilt.

I find them good, except in the coldest days, and much less trouble to care for.

For hiking, they dry quickly when wet, more so than wool.

I love them!

[GMan]

Congratulations on the VISA

I also find the PV a great kilt. I have been plenty warm in a 4yd, but I also like the cold a little bit better than most. Easy to take care of, and I am definetly going to get more.

The decision making is the hard part

[MDR-V300]

That's an excellent photo, Graham! I'm glad to see a smile on your Tasmanian face whilst trekking through the snow. You've got your wardrobe perfect for it, too. Boots to keep your feet dry and a hat to keep the whole rest of you warm. The rest is up to personal taste, unless you're on a polar expedition.

[Dreadbelly]

Well then. One Traditional or two Philabegs. With two kilts, I could have something to wear on wash day. Thing is, I really am burning all my troosers when my kilt comes. So with a Traditional I will only have one garmet to cover my arse. What to wear while it washes and dries? I guess I go around in my boxers.

Quality vs quantity. Only here, from what I have gathered, the Philabegs are excellent quality as well, so I ought to be careful how I word this.

Just wondering, because I actually have not seen it listed, but, how many yards are the Philabegs? Rocky, you out there?

As far as PV goes... I am sort of liking the Gordon.

Holy CRAP the USA kilt site has totally changed. Was checking as I was typing this.

Rocky, slight problem. It no longer states what the fabric selection is made of, or at least I don't see it yet. Also, stuff doesn't seem to want to work in Mozilla. Lots of flickering and the tartan pop ups don't work.