511 Tactical kilt is back

**tundramanq** · 5th April 17, 01:21 PM

I snagged a "Burnt" color one this year. Due tomorrow and then I will see what color it really is

On the sizing issue, I haven't worn pants in almost 7 years, but I wear 33-34 inch kilts and the 30" TDK is a bit snug and the 32" is a bit loose. I ordered a 32 as it's better a bit loose with a belt.

**Bamamedic** · 5th April 17, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by tundramanq

I snagged a "Burnt" color one this year. Due tomorrow and then I will see what color it really is

On the sizing issue, I haven't worn pants in almost 7 years, but I wear 33-34 inch kilts and the 30" TDK is a bit snug and the 32" is a bit loose. I ordered a 32 as it's better a bit loose with a belt.

Well I'm going to have to return mine, I can already see. Due to arrive in a few days. I ordered my kilt waist size, 44. I wear a 38 pants size. I HATE returning stuff!

**tundramanq** · 5th April 17, 02:32 PM

I think that "vanity sizing" on pants is 1-2 inches around the smaller waists and the lie gets bigger approaching 40 inches to a whopping 2-4 inches.

**tundramanq** · 6th April 17, 11:27 AM

UPDATE: The "Burnt" color TDK is a chocolate brown. It was hard to make out on the site, I wasn't sure if it was dark green, gray or brown. The 2015 "Battle Brown" is about 6 shades lighter in color. This is nearer the color of the UPS guys uniforms.

**Doc Canary** · 6th April 17, 03:58 PM

Purchased on on Monday and anxious for delivery. If I like it will order a couple more and they will be my summer work wear here at my veterinary clinic in Florida.
I own 8 pair of their tactical pants and shorts. If the quality is the same, which I have no reason to,think otherwise, am excited for this find.

**BjornBsrkr** · 12th April 17, 11:24 AM

My TDK Multicam arrived today! (or more correctly, I found the time to drive to the US and pick it up today). First impressions are favorable. It is well stitched together and the material, stiff right now, looks solid. The "waist" size turned out to be spot on. I wear 48 pants, 52 inch kilts and the TDK in 50 fits perfectly. The length, as others have mentioned, is on the long side. I measure it as 25 inches total. While that is almost perfect in the back, it is about 4 inches too long in the front (yes, I tend to wear my kilts with the waist off horizontal). Photos to follow once Mrs. Bsrkr has a chance to do some alterations.

Paul

**lschwartz** · 12th April 17, 08:09 PM

After doing some more research, I confirmed what was mentioned earlier, and that is that the TDK is not designed like a traditional or utility kilt. It does have an apron in the front and six pleats on each side, but where the pleats would be in the back on a regular kilt is another apron.

So, instead of getting one of these I think I am going to get another utility kilt in a tan or gray or have a traditional kilt made, maybe by Steve, from a solid tan or gray material instead of a tartan.

**Really a McQueen** · 16th April 17, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Doc Canary

... If I like it will order a couple more and they will be my summer work wear here at my veterinary clinic in Florida. ...

Wish I could get away with wearing one at my hospital. However, we have a "no bare legs" policy when working. (Someone claimed it was because of our state OSHA rules). On the plus side, it could be a bear to keep clean, considering the frequency with which my patients tend to express their anal glands on my scrubs.

**ratspike** · 16th April 17, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Really a McQueen

Wish I could get away with wearing one at my hospital. However, we have a "no bare legs" policy when working. (Someone claimed it was because of our state OSHA rules). On the plus side, it could be a bear to keep clean, considering the frequency with which my patients tend to express their anal glands on my scrubs.

I feel your pain. I work in a dog shelter rather than a hospital, but I suspect our nasty laundry is pretty similar.