Traditional Kilts are safer!

[Monkey@Arms]

When visiting areas like this, I always prepare myself for the worst. I utilize what we Marines call a Navy wallet – namely a sock tucked into the waistband that holds the important stuff – Wallet, ID, Passport, money.

Jay,

Explain more about the "Navy wallet" if you please. Now certainly I can imagine a sailor or (Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary member) stuffing a sock in his trousers to impress the ladies but how exactly do you use one to hide ones valuables while wearing a kilt?

Best regards,

Jake

[James MacMillan]

Jay,

Explain more about the "Navy wallet" if you please. Now certainly I can imagine a sailor or (Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary member) stuffing a sock in his trousers to impress the ladies but how exactly do you use one to hide ones valuables while wearing a kilt?

Best regards,

Jake

I thought I explained it pretty well, but I'll go further for the army personnel. as I said "Navy wallet – namely a sock tucked into the waistband that holds the important stuff – Wallet, ID, Passport, money."

First you dig out an old sock that has no holes in it (this could be hard for some services.) Remembed, you want to put things in one end and not have them fall out the other. Now you grasp the open end of the sock, and place the heavy end inside your waistband and loop the open end securely around the belt. The part with the valuables hangs down inside and the top of the sock is held tightly and securely by the pressure of the belt.

Is that clearer?

[Monkey@Arms]

I thought I explained it pretty well, but I'll go further for the army personnel. as I said "Navy wallet – namely a sock tucked into the waistband that holds the important stuff – Wallet, ID, Passport, money."

First you dig out an old sock that has no holes in it (this could be hard for some services.) Remembed, you want to put things in one end and not have them fall out the other. Now you grasp the open end of the sock, and place the heavy end inside your waistband and loop the open end securely around the belt. The part with the valuables hangs down inside and the top of the sock is held tightly and securely by the pressure of the belt.

Is that clearer?

Indeed, I was just having a hard time picturing a sock looped around my kilt belt. D*mn another thing to have to color coordinate. Plus, the traditionalist will argue about which color or pattern for evening wear.

Do you get any different reactions to your kilt South of the Border?

Best regards,

Jake

[James MacMillan]

Do you get any different reactions to your kilt South of the Border?

I have been asked for my picture in many of the places I go, but it seems to happen more often in TJ. Other than that, and the odd drunk, it's normal.

[Gryphon noir]

You've convinced me. I'm going to try to fit a pair of sporran hangers to my kilt belt and forgo the sporran belt altogether. That way, a thief would have to cut 3" of leather, which would take a bit of hacking.

For recreational activities in Mexican border towns, suitable equipment might include a small can of bear spray, if it's legal there--that would leave a lasting impression on a would-be sporran-theif!

[BoldHighlander]

For recreational activities in Mexican border towns, suitable equipment might include a small can of bear spray, if it's legal there--that would leave a lasting impression on a would-be sporran-theif!

That would no doubt unfortunately bring you some unwelcome attention from the local Policía!:buttkick:

[Jack Daw]

You've convinced me. I'm going to try to fit a pair of sporran hangers to my kilt belt and forgo the sporran belt altogether. That way, a thief would have to cut 3" of leather, which would take a bit of hacking.

For recreational activities in Mexican border towns, suitable equipment might include a small can of bear spray, if it's legal there--that would leave a lasting impression on a would-be sporran-theif!

WAIT!! There's a third choice out there! The sling!, made by Craigies. I have one nd it's great. Here:

http://www.sporrans.com/sling.html

[BoldHighlander]

WAIT!! There's a third choice out there! The sling!, made by Craigies. I have one nd it's great. Here:

http://www.sporrans.com/sling.html

I'm getting one of those with my new braided Rob Roy!
(plus a kilt belt for certain occassions.)