Camouflage kilts for father and son?

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

My son, soon to be fourteen, has expressed a desire to go hiking with dear ole dad while wearing camouflage kilts. This was a bit of a surprise to me as he has not willingly worn a kilt nor expressed a desire to do so since he was five years old.

He would like for us to have matching kilts in a camouflage pattern appropriate to our semi-mountainous high desert juniper and cactus terrain. I would like them to be in some sort of durable and washable fabric. Mine would not need to be quite as tough as his since I am much more mellow in my hiking. He tends to go under instead of over and through instead of around. Mud is also just also just thicker "air" to him and he seems to be able to breathe it just fine.

I have performed some brief searches for camo kilts on the web and have become more confused than enlightened as to what is available -- especially as to how "sturdy" each variety of fabric would be. Pockets and other extensions to the basic kilt merely increase the confusion factor...

Cost is, of course, a significant factor being that I'll be purchasing two kilts - although it's possible he can fit into a child's size as he is quite slender (ahh, those were the days) but probably unlikely.

Can the rabble direct me to vendors or web sites or (__fill in the blank__) which might fit my needs and his desires? I'm especially looking for input from those who have or had kilts in various fabrics and styles fitting the necessary criteria.

Thanks much,

Rob

[Kinnear]

I can't speak on it personally as I don't own one but I have seen great reviews of Freedom Kilts. The cool thing is that they tend to look, in cut, more traditional but you can add all the bits and bobs that you like to trick out the kilt to your specs.

[Nighthawk]

Sure can!

http://www.flamingokilts.biz/6.html



I wear it hiking, swimming in rivers (obviously!) and anywhere else I feel the need for a rugged, durable modern kilt.

Another thought:



The olive green Amerikilt is pretty darn nice, too. Amerikilt will also take special orders!

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Sure can!

http://www.flamingokilts.biz/6.html

Thank you for your interest,
but we are not able to accept new orders
for casual kilts at this time.

[Nighthawk]

Thank you for your interest,
but we are not able to accept new orders
for casual kilts at this time.

I take you're in some way involved with Flamingo Kilts then! Well, I feel silly! Never mind. Amerikilts are freakin' awesome- I'm wearing one of mine right now, as a matter of fact. And yes, you can supply your own material. Except tartan. They refuse to make kilts from tartan, which sucks because I would love to have a tartan AK. Oh well- such is life.

Ok, no surprise here, but I'm a fan of Utilikilts. Have a Mossy Oak original & LOVE it! However, their prices have gotten STEEP. I am saving to have a Multicam Argyle made by Alphakilts out of Indy. Once upon a time I was told they'd do a custom for me.
Freedom Kilts have done camo, though I'm not current with them.
AVOID Sportkilt.
Enjoy the hunting!

That's why I buy Amerikilt, and avoid Utilikilts. Utilikilts are almost double the cost of Amerikilts, and quality is easily comparable. UK have a fat tax- the fatter you are, the more they charge. AK does not.

And Sportkilt... Where do I start? My wife's skirts are beautiful, but my skirt from them is something I never wear- because I wear kilts, and my SportKilt is a skirt. If you want a camo skirt for your wife, go for it. My wife has a SportKilt camo skirt. But for you and your son? As Finn said... "AVOID Sportkilt!"

[Java]

Flamingo says right on their website that they are not taking orders.

Freedom Kilt - are way nice. Nicer than what you (or I) are looking for right now.

Celtic Warrior gets recommended a lot, but they haven't responded to e-mails or phone calls for months.

Alpha Kilts haven't returned my e-mails, I've been trying for over a week, now.

Amerikilts - I desperately want one of their Olive kilts, just like Nighthawk's - I have been e-mailing and calling them for over 2 weeks now, with my credit card out in my hand. Does anyone know if they are still there?

Alt.kilt - Jeanie is alive and well and taking orders, and does really nice work. Unfortunately Her basic kilt saw a 20% price increase this morning, but for what you get it's still a deal.


OK, I blew off a little steam, I feel better now............

Have Fun,
Java

[Nighthawk]

Amerikilts - I desperately want one of their Olive kilts, just like Nighthawk's - I have been e-mailing and calling them for over 2 weeks now, with my credit card out in my hand. Does anyone know if they are still there?

Have Fun,
Java

Their junk mail filter is hard to get around. Try a new email address.

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Sure can!

The olive green Amerikilt is pretty darn nice, too. Amerikilt will also take special orders!

A quick look at the web site does not show camo but says I can supply my own fabric...so maybe...

[kc8ufv]

Although likely a bit pricy based on your description, it generally sounds like you might be describing the utilikilt, most likely the original. http://www.utilikilts.com/company/pr...ilts/original/

A much more affordable alternative, if you are willing to spend a little time with a sewing machine, would be the X-kilt. Check your local fabric stores. You might be able to get 2 kilts out of one length, if it's wide enough. (read the directions before buying your materials to make sure to get the proper stuff)
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ownload-20085/

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Although likely a bit pricy based on your description, it generally sounds like you might be describing the utilikilt, most likely the original. http://www.utilikilts.com/company/pr...ilts/original/

$215-$330 USD for me -- probably similar for son = $430-$660 + shipping, etc. A touch too high (right now, at least)... Plus not currently available in the "right" camo (according to my son).

A much more affordable alternative, if you are willing to spend a little time with a sewing machine, would be the X-kilt. Check your local fabric stores. You might be able to get 2 kilts out of one length, if it's wide enough. (read the directions before buying your materials to make sure to get the proper stuff)
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ownload-20085/

I *wish* I could sew...but I don't think there's even needle and thread in the house, let alone a working sewing machine. I'll review the X-kilt stuff -- it's still possible...

Thanks!