Sporran "bump"

[longshadows]

When it comes to wearing a kilt, it seems that the sporran is a required accessory, if for no other reason than we need pockets! That said, I'm finding its wearing problematic on a couple of areas:

1) Walking with a sporran, especially a fully laden one, can be... well, you know... things sort of get rubbed and caught up and pinched between thigh and the kilt. (I can't imagine a long walk in this situation!)

2) The sporran also tends to "walk" the fabric of the apron, causing the apron to either shift to one side or ride up and pucker in the space between the sporran and the waistline--requiring frequent "straightenings."

I was just wondering how other guys deal with these two issues.

Regards,

[Bob C]

You're wearing your sporran too low. Keep it a palm's width below your belt and those troubles will magically disappear.

You'll look better, too.

Of course, this assumes you wear your kilt at the regular height, and not like a pair of jeans. If you're one of those guys, I can't help you.

[Paul Henry]

the first thing is... don;t put too much in it! I often have a back pack if I need to carry heavy things - cameras and the like.
If the Sporran is sitting too low it will be a bit more uncomfortable! and I think that that also causes it to swing around,
but only my thoughts

[Blu (Ontario)]

It is a problem.

I deal with it by wearing a sporran only when necessary. I won't bother with a sporran when going to the bank or grocery store etc. I do wear one when going to a restaurant, pub, or when I want to dess it up a bit. The only time it's absolutely necessary is for formal occasions. I would never wear one around the house.

A kilt is still a kilt withoot a sporran.

[McRod]

[QUOTE=Bob C.]You're wearing your sporran too low. Keep it a palm's width below your belt and those troubles will magically disappear.

I tend to carry a lot in my sporran, it does bounce a bit but not that much that it is uncomfortable. Check out some of the pic's of others to get a good idea of where to wear your sporran.

[GMan]

Michael,

I see several options you can do here. One do not over load the sporran (as already been stated). Do not walk as fast so that would prevent the bump (but the Kilt doesn't move as well). Move the sporran to one side and walk to your hearts content.

[Riverkilt]

Aye Michael, ME TOO!!

Not only that, I'm FAT, adding to the sporran complications.

I've tried huge sporrans (9x9) so I can get my hand in and hold all my "stuff."

Have tried sporrans with various types of closures...they still baffle me, have to take two hands and stare at the sporran to figure out how to pull this and clip that to secure it. I like the look of a sporran. I hate the tedium of them and all the hassles sitting and driving wearing one.

Still not sure why sporran makers almost NEVER state the size of their products or show then next to anything measurable....grumble grumble....

I've tried the deals from Buzz Kidder where you hang your sporran from the front of your belt....not perfect, but avoids that sudden pain in the back when the sporran strap buckle digs in from sitting wrong.

Me, I like a jacket with pockets or a vest with pockets so I can leave the sporran problems at home. Not practical in the Arizona spring, summer, fall heat.

Or I wear a solid color kilt with pockets for my stuff.

Union Kilts vests with kilts is an option I haven't tried, but already own a couple dozen vests.

The more I battle the sporran the more sense the big "hang from your belt" pockets TFCK have make sense.

Even tried the "possibles bag/pouch" approach (read purse) and that was a hassle.

Wondering if them TFCK pockets would look okay in a matching tartan with a tartan kilt?

I really think this is a serious problem for the kilt industry. If kilts are gonna maintain their current fashion boom someone's gotta find some way for kilted men to carry their "stuff" CONVENIENTLY.

Maybe I should just go back to carrying a brief case and put my "stuff" in there.

Jeez, where are the cutting edge creative fashion genius' when you need them!!??

Ron

[Iolaus]

Swing it around to the side if you're walking, bring it back to front if you're sitting.

[Hamish]

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Wondering if them TFCK pockets would look okay in a matching tartan with a tartan kilt? .................................

Ron

Here's the answer Ron, although not a very clear one! This pic was taken five years ago (and can't you tell it!!) and you can just see the detachable matching tartan pocket on my TFCK Weathered Gunn 8 yarder.



Personally, I don't think the pockets work too well with tartan because the wearer really needs to have the tartan match up exactly - pocket with kilt - for it to look right. I opted for the detachable pockets on six of my thirteen TFCK plain fabric kilts where the positioning is not so critical, and where they work well. Here's a close-up of the detachable pocket on my solid leather TFCK 6 yarder:



I stress the fact that TFCK pockets are detachable and that they're optional extras, because not everyone will realise that.

[Hamish]

Hi Michael.

Yes, the sporran is a required accessory - in as much as a Sgian Dubh or a pair of flashes are required accessories - but they are by no means essential when considering the kilt as an every day garment. If you are dressing formally, even semi-formally sometimes, or you're wearing any form of kilted uniform you should wear those accessories, but otherwise there is no obligation. We each have our own ideas on the matter of accessories!

As Ron tells us, jackets or waistcoats/vests with pockets render sporrans unnecessary when we are dressed casually. In all my years of kilting, I don't believe I have ever worn the sporran unless I either wanted to or was obliged to - certainly I have never done so for effect, or because I thought it would emphasise to everyone who saw me that I was wearing a kilt and not a s---t!

I agree with those who have already commented: it does appear that you might be wearing your sporran too low if you are 'troubled' in the way you describe.