Sport kilt hiking kilt?

[KiltRevival]

I am contemplating getting a lightweight Sportkilt hiking kilt for running and hiking. I currently have a Elkomando kilt and a normal sport kilt which are both great but they are not ideal for running. Does anyone own one and can give their opinion on the garment. Comfort, look, length performance when running etc. Also, if it is to long can it be altered easily?

[MacMillans son]

I am contemplating getting a lightweight Sportkilt hiking kilt for running and hiking. I currently have a Elkomando kilt and a normal sport kilt which are both great but they are not ideal for running. Does anyone own one and can give their opinion on the garment. Comfort, look, length performance when running etc. Also, if it is to long can it be altered easily?

For the price, I would buy a USAK casual, instead. I bit better and heavier material, sewn down pleats at no extra charge and a better selection of tartans. The only advantage I can find is Sportkilt stock many kilts so if you need something on very short notice they may be able to help you out. I personally own a USAK casual and recently purchased a Sportkilt in California tartan for Connie's son so have some recent comparison experience. I am not sure how well the ulta light weight of of the Sportkilt would hold up to running leave alone a standing breeze. My two cents worth.

[flyrod6057]

I have a Sportkilt I do hash runs in. It's way too light to be practical, but I wear it for comic relief. I'm not a huge fan of Sportkilts; I would wear one to throw heavy stuff at the games, but that's about it. For running, I'd much rather have something more substantial. I did run in my PV NeoKilt a couple years ago, and it works great. It's lightweight, but it's constructed as a real kilt vice the velcro-wrap style that Sportkilt uses.

My free advice: find a Polyviscose kilt, or run in wool. For hiking, I'm 100% sold on wool alone, but to each his own. Both are close to bulletproof and wick sweat. Having owned a couple Sportkilts, I'd advise against them for anything but throwing stones or drinking beer.

My $.02

Brad

[KiltRevival]

I also have the USAkilts casual kilt which is great for hiking and comfortable for day to day wear around the house. I am particularly interested in Sportkilts light weight hiking model for running. I probably will only use it for running as I have other designs for hiking and day to day wear.

[Geoff Withnell]

I have a Sportkilt Running kilt. I find it useful for the occasional Summer day here in Maryland, when the temperature and humidity are both in the high 90s and I need to do something strenuous outside. Under those conditions even the USA Caual PV can seem a little heavy. Of course usually, when it's that hot, if I feel the need to do something strenuous, I go inside, and stretch out in my comfy chair with a cool beer, and the urge passes.

[LitTrog]

I also have the USAkilts casual kilt which is great for hiking and comfortable for day to day wear around the house.

Also very good for running. If you've already got a USAK casual, spend the money on a bottle of Lagavulin instead.

[cck]

If you are a runner and are truly interested in running your best, then you would want the lightest garment. The "Hiking Kilt" fits that description. The material is hemmed and could be easily altered. I have done numerous runs in mine.

[Riverkilt]

Used to have some Sportkilts. They used to make them out of poly/cotton. Material had the same feel as soft fuzzy pajamas. If you're gonna hike regimental that's a great fabric for reducing irritation. Not sure if they've gone to all polyviscose or not but if you can score a soft poly cotton SportKilt that's the way to go IF hiking regimental

[hallmarktex]

I've worn the Sportkilts, but the fit on the USAKilts casual model is much better in my opinion. The way a kilt hangs makes a big difference in whether it adds to or gets in the way of the experience, especially when you're active (as in hiking).

[KiltRevival]

If you are a runner and are truly interested in running your best, then you would want the lightest garment. The "Hiking Kilt" fits that description. The material is hemmed and could be easily altered. I have done numerous runs in mine.

Thanks cck. I was thinking about hemming it a little to sit just above the knee.