I've just been reading the Tartan herald that was linked to in the thread directing people to Matt Newsome's artical.

http://www.tartansauthority.com/web/...tober_2007.pdf

I was a little shocked to see a poster attached to the back with a burning kilt on it. The kilt I recently purchaced was the same make as the one shown.

I must say, I understand their motives, but I dont think any body need worry, they simply need practice a little common sence. I checked the material before I bought it, I know full well it is not a garment for me to wear around the campfire, I bought it because it was so cheep, and had it not been there I'd still be kiltless.

So long as people are aware, as the should be, no one need fear what its made of.

Having said all that, I am looking for a kilt for camping, and cant decide what'd be best.

Normaly, I'd wear cotton around a campfire, and as most of my camping and hiking is in the summer, this might be the better option.

However, I am a big fan of having a campfire, no matter what, and have been known to sit by a lake in torential rain, with a canopy strung between some trees stop my fire being drenched. In such a situation, wool would be the warmer alternitive.

Also, there is a question of style, do I get a traditional kilt, or a more contemporary one? I must say, I've looked around and taken a fancy to the freedom kilts made in canada.

Anybody else out there do a lot of out door activities in kilts, who can offer advice?