Chestnuts Roasting ...

[xman]

All the talk recently about how cool a 16oz tank can be in the summer has me wondering if it can really be warm enough in the winter. I know, it's wool, what should one expect, but I had this thought. The thinnest part of a kilt is the front where there's only two layers covering the precious bits and the front thighs, one if you're kneeling. Has anyone ever considered or even effected extra aprons to help retain heat or is that really not necessary? An extra yard and a half of fabric could double the aprons and even balance the weight a little. Am I dreaming?

X

[JSFMACLJR]

Yes, you are dreaming. Many people on the Forum have testified to the warmth of the kilt in cold weather. Don't doubt them!

[Geoff Withnell]

This link http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ng-cold-57083/ is to a thread with a picture of me this winter. The temperature is about 25 Farenheit, and I am wearing a SWK Standard, which is by no means as warm as 16oz wool. I was quite comfortable. I think, a kilt with a good set of kilt hose, is warmer than trousers. Trousers have only one layer of usually thinner material. And the material is in direct contact with the flesh, facilitating loss of heat.


Geoff Withnell
Who wears kilts because they are more comfortable, more practical, and more attractive than trousers in most situations.

Geoff Withnell

[bchunter]

I have no problem in cold weather, cold around here being in the teens and 20's. Conversely, the only discomfort I have in hot weather, say in the 90's and sunshine, is the waistband. As mentioned by Geoff, the dead air space in the winter seems to aid in the comfort.

[auld argonian]

I'm going to agree with bchunter about the waistband being the only overly warm part in the heat...downright uncomfortable with all that wool and leather wrapped around it.

...thank goodness that this thread took the turn that it did...when I first saw the title, I had a vision of Mel Torme in a kilt...

Best

AA

[Livingston]

I've been out at night here in Denver when the temp was -1 to -5 F wearing my Stillwater Heavyweight and been plenty warm. The key is to have good wool hose, a nice heavy sweater, gloves and a good warm hat. Keep the hands, feet and head warm and you should feel plenty warm enough.

[Tobus]

...thank goodness that this thread took the turn that it did...when I first saw the title, I had a vision of Mel Torme in a kilt...

I'm relieved as well. I thought it was going to be a thread about the dangers of sitting kilted in front of a campfire.

[Rob Wright]

Myself last December, temp was in the low 20's.



16 oz Tank in Douglas Ancient.

[GMan]

I've been out at night here in Denver when the temp was -1 to -5 F wearing my Stillwater Heavyweight and been plenty warm. The key is to have good wool hose, a nice heavy sweater, gloves and a good warm hat. Keep the hands, feet and head warm and you should feel plenty warm enough.

What he said.

[dutchy kilted]

I have shoveled snow here in Pennsylvania wearing a UK workman, insulated boots, thick socks and a warm and been just fine. Actually didn't get overheated like you tend to do when shoveling snow in those accursed bifurcated garments.