Another Pennsylvanian

**MACKAY** · 26th July 05, 04:20 AM

Welcome to the X-Marks clan. As others have advised, eBay is a great place to find a cheap sporran. But remember, you get what you pay for! You may want to put $50 away and pick up a nice Rob Roy day sporran. You can see a picture of them here ... http://www.usakilts.com/sporrans.php

By the way, the link is to USAKilts, which is a Southeastern PA based kilt shop run by Rocky and Kelly, and is a great local place to start looking for a reasonably priced high quality kilt.

Again, welcome from a fellow Pennsylvanian.

Brian Mackay

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 26th July 05, 04:26 AM

Great to have you on the forum.
The water is fine! So jump right in.

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 26th July 05, 05:50 AM

Hey Millar!!! A fellow Philadelphian!!!

Post your waist, hip, and length preference and let's see if there's someone with an extra kilt that's willing to help. I know that I've given a bunch of my off-sized and not-worn-so-much kilts to "newbies" on this board for free. I have enough of them that it's actually fun to help someone out.

There's PLENTY of opportunity to wear the kilts around here, and you'll find that out pretty quickly.

Stillwater Kilts are a wonderful purchase. I have a few. For the hiking side of kilts, there are two that I can suggest... and both are from right here in Pennsylvania. The AmeriKilts from Mike are good. Since they're not bulky or wool, they're easy to maintain and quite functional. The Pittsburgh Kilts from Jeff are custom-made to your specifications. Possibly more functional than the AmeriKilts, they're also VERY well-made. Both will do the job perfectly and still allow you comfort. Price is about the same too.

**millar** · 28th July 05, 06:04 AM

Wow Thanks for all the information. I am currently losing weight (40lbs and counting)and the kilt is the payoff for all the hard work, and I have to wait until I get to the goal (another 20lbs) before I post the measurements.

I read your reviews on the PK's and they sound perfect for hiking, the inside pocket is really cool, and the USA's are really ideal for everything else and close by so no shipping costs and I want to support the PA guys.

Where did you learn kiltmaking? Your reviews were awesome and completely insightful.

**cavscout** · 28th July 05, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by millar

and the USA's are really ideal for everything else and close by so no shipping costs and I want to support the PA guys.

The prices you see on USA kilts web site are "delivered". Whether Rocky takes the shipping out for pick-ups I don't know.

**RockyR** · 28th July 05, 08:08 AM

Hey Millar,

Where in PA are you from? Can you make it down to King Of Prussia for a kilt night?

Last year, AK was not at the Celtic Classic (as a vendor... many of his CUSTOMERS were there). UK and USA Kilts were the only 2 "Kilt vendors" contracted to do the event.

I second the notion of looking to Steve from Freedomkilts if you're looking for solids.

**millar** · 28th July 05, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the tips. Sure King of Prussia is a 20 minute trip up the x-way. I actually live in Narberth which is the coolest -Leave it to Beaver- borough. We have one full time kilt wearier and he has inspired me.

I take it you will be at the Celtic Classic again this year- that fest is a great time lots of good people bands and food. While I have a great time, the kids were bored. I also saw smaller one in Green Lane, Pa in Sept which may be a little easier for the kids as it is not such a hike. Will you all be there too?
Cheers.

**RockyR** · 28th July 05, 04:16 PM

We've actually elected not to do the Green Lane festival this year. We WILL be doing the Fernwood festival in the poconos in Nov though.

Have you ever been to the Mid Winter fest in Valley Forge? That's another great family event run by Bill Reid and EOH.