Must be the Weather…

[Larry124]

Does the interest in Contemporary & Non-Traditional Kilts tend to go into hibernation when the weather turns cold above the (USA) Mason-Dixon Line?

[TheBlueCow]

Yes, I should think so. Mine sure has - I'm looking for something in a heavier wool that'll keep me toasty - my Utilikilts just don't cut it for anything under 60 degrees fahrenheit. If only there was a heavy wool Utilikilt...

[ozth3dog]

In Baltimore as long as I wear warm hose, a stillwater heavyweight is good enough. I probally would not be wearing a uk or ak until about late march/early april.

[auld argonian]

Was some body no making the contemporary kilts out of corduroy and that denim lined with flannel at one time?

Best

AA

[sathor]

I've worn my SWK standard in the snow before, but I also wear a leather trench coat, and that helps a little bit.

[Livingston]

Was some body no making the contemporary kilts out of corduroy and that denim lined with flannel at one time?

Best

AA

I think your correct on that, AA. I seem to remember a thread or two about them but I don't think there were any pics.

I'm still wearing my Livingston 12-13 oz kilt with snow flying and temps below 30F. I'll wear my Stillwater Heavyweight when it really gets cold.

[Frank McGrath]

I wore my USA kilts 13 oz out last night to a party. 30 degrees and snow. Well, more ice than snow.

[GDub]

I'm not located near the Mason-Dixon Line, but we do have a chilly, wet season most years, though this year it's taken its sweet time. But... it's finally cooled down here in the temperate SF Bay Area and I'm finding I'm gravitating to my SWK standards and heavyweights for the majority of my kilt wearing--though a UK with some layers on the top and a pair of woolie kilt hose is plenty for running around most days. SKs and AKs are too lightweight for me for the out of doors this time of year. So I'd call it a "semi-hibernation" here in the coastal region of Northern California.

[Haegl]

I had my SWK out last night in 30 degree weather and came to the conclusion that it's a perfect time to break out the 16oz kilts that are too heavy to wear in the summer, So I agree that many people hang up the Contemporaries and the Casuals for the Heavy weights.

[FreeDon!]

My UK Survival did quite well in 15 degree (F) weather the other morning - I was wearing heavy socks, underwear (didn't feel right, somehow), and a hat. As long as the wind wasn't blowing and I was moving, I was fine. Then again, I'm pretty warm-blooded.

Don