Quote Originally Posted by acaig
I wear a 4 yard hillwalking kilt all year round. But it is a bit cool in the depths of winter, so I usually put on a full 8-yarder, as the thick pleats keep the warmth in much better. As with Ham, I prefer to go "Commando" whatever the weather and this does not cause me any discomfort.

However, between Christmas and New Year I went for a walk on the nearby North Yorhsire Moors in my 6 yard kilt. The temperature was well below freezing, there was a gale blowing, a foot of snow on the ground, and on an exposed moor, this was not ideal weather for a kilt. I met a couple walking the other way who were clearly shocked to see a man in a kilt in such conditions. Because I go " Commando" I have to confess that when I got back to my car, my private parts were aching with the cold, and took some time with the car heater on full blast to restore the comfort.

But I will go back next winter and do it again!
Hi Alan

I was kilted in the wilds of Northumberland, Christmas and New Year - well below freezing at New Year. I walked to a party in a blizzard!! I can empathise with the 'freezing of the privates' but, like you, I'll be doing the same thing next year.

The wind chill off the North sea was also a little bit uncomfortable whilst having a strole along Bamburgh beach. No problem in keeping the kilt under control though.

Al