Preferred pleating style for hiking?

**Kiltman** · 14th February 08, 05:38 PM

I hike in both, it's really up to you. I have some old ones that I use for hiking in. The newer ones I save for formal wear, or Scottish Country Dancing.

**The Wizard of BC** · 14th February 08, 06:49 PM

Are you Insane??????

Man, you'll have not only the Kilt Cops down on you for hiking in a Newsome but probably the Hiking Cops as well. In fact I may place an anonymous call to them myself. 1-800-cry-sobs.

But, if you must, I would ask Matt to do a 5 yarder. Of any pleat style. It will still have good protection, swish, and feel, but will be a little less fabric to chaff. I would think that it is not the pleat style but the total amount of fabric that would be my determining factor. In fact that is why I designed my Cargo Model. Slightly less fabric, 1.5" pleats and no straps to ouch me under a hip pad. Then there are pockets. I'm not advertising, just spouting an opinion. Take it or leave it.

**BoldHighlander** · 14th February 08, 07:20 PM

I applaud you sir

Despite it being a Newsome hand made (& I'm in the queue for one) it is still a piece of clothing, a garment to be worn & used. Granted, it may not be everyones cup of tea in the use of a tailored wool kilt, but in the end its your money, use & enjoy it as you see fit.

And if I maybe so bold as to make a wee suggestion, maybe buy two:
one for hiking & one for 'dress' -- that's what I intend to do .