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6th April 17, 03:58 PM
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5.11 tactical kilt
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.
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12th April 17, 11:24 AM
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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
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12th April 17, 08:09 PM
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No pleats in the back
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.
The hielan' man he wears the kilt, even when it's snowin';
He kens na where the wind comes frae, But he kens fine where its goin'.
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13th April 17, 09:16 AM
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RE: The back apron.
In use the bad is that the back apron doesn't display that "moving ripple action" of a knife pleat. It breaks it up worse than the Utilkilt Reverse Kinguesse (sp) center pleat.
The good is that you aren't sitting on hardly any pleats. Thus the pleat "rump press" doesn't happen and it is more comfy to your rear over a long drive.
This pleating system is anything but conventional, but seems to work pretty good - With or without the cargo pockets attached.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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13th April 17, 09:49 AM
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The wait is over
My UPS man delivered my 5.11 Tactical during my lunch hour. I quickly washed my hands and opened the package carefully just I cast a return was inevitable.
I like the kilt a lot. I have no expectation this tactical kilt be like any of my Utilikilts or my other more traditional kilts. As with life, I like a bit of variety and uniqueness to my kilts. Am sure some of the differences that cause concerns and trips to the sewing machine for some are modifications for the sake of manufacturing and to appeal to certain wearers who consider some kilts too " flowey" for their taste. To each his own and as stated, I do enjoy a good variation on a theam.
Well my Easter outfit is set. Glad I made the purchase.
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13th April 17, 10:11 AM
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Received my kilt last night. I wear a 34" in Levis and the 34" 5.11 was the right fit at my natural waist which I usually measure at 37". Front apron measured at 23.25" and the rear measured in at 24". Like the fit, like the kilt, another one will be ordered soon. Thanks everyone for their advice and insights!
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The same goes for Iowa.
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14th April 17, 08:53 PM
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I look forward to getting my tactical kilt, very exited. UPS screwed up my delivery, and lost the package, but 5.11 replaced it at no cost! Gotta love 5.11!
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16th April 17, 06:19 PM
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 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.
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One has no need for a snooze button, when one has a hungry cat.
Tartan Riders, Kilted Oregon
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16th April 17, 07:21 PM
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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. 
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17th April 17, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ratspike
I feel your pain. I work in a dog shelter rather than a hospital, but I suspect our nasty laundry is pretty similar.
There is a Teflon coating...
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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