Well, as the token American in the SOKS (and potentially charter American in the Dunnvile International Kilt Society), I put my two cents on 16 oz.
Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian View Post
I have to ask...just how much time do any of us spend outside in frigid weather that we have to be that concerned about having these heavyweight kilts?
Er, well...
Obviously, the hearty types that decide to go kilted snowshoeing or whatever are excused but then they're the ones buying those 18/22 oz military kilts that go up to their armpits and could shelter an extended family of eskimos in case a raging blizzard blows up during the seal hunt.
Actually, the 18 ouncers and above are a bit warm, just as 13 oz is a bit cool, but 16 oz is just right.
And if it's that cold...maybe you can commit sacrilege and actually wear something underneath...
I can't speak for anyone else, but reducing the bare skin available for heat exchange by even that much makes me too warm, even with a lightweight kilt - the shorts and my base layer shirt would be soaked with sweat.