Just to help Nighthawk out a little... I think he is talking about the belted plaid blending in with the forest, and that is discussed at Matt Newsome's web site, I believe.

Where Nighthawk goes off course is in assuming that historical practices translate into tradition. The belted plaid is not traditional, nor is choosing a tartan by fashion; rather it was a historical practice.

As I understand the term "traditional" to mean, as defined by the traditionalists on the forum, a tradition must be an historical practice that has continued into the here and now without interuption and very little change. It is a bit different than historical revival or reenactment, which is Nighthawk's angle on this.

I'm only pointing out where the miscommunication is; I'm not trying to argue either point.