Utilikilt materials

**FreeDon!** · 8th July 08, 01:15 PM

I agree with Riverkilt - the Survival is great for hiking. You can carry LOTS of stuff in the numerous pockets, the material is tough enough for miscellaneous scrapes, and the fabric is heavy enough that wind is not usually a problem. The softness of the fabric is nice for hiking as well - the workman's model is a bit rough. I did have to use the modesty toggles once on top of a lowish peak in Estes Park - lots of updraft wind, but the toggle system worked perfectly.

Don

**Minnow** · 9th July 08, 02:53 AM

Thanks again for all the replies. It's hard to make a decision when you can't go to a store and look at something, let alone try it on.

Basically, I have a side job playing drums for a swing band. Which involves alot of travelling. I wanted something I could just throw on after gigs. Wearing a suit when you're all tired and sweaty isn't fun. I need something conveinent, so that when I'm on the road for a week at a time I can pretty much throw it on and not worry about it.

-Minnow

**FreeDon!** · 9th July 08, 08:30 AM

In that case, I'm not sure the survival is worth the extra cost. I only bought mine because it was on the sale list - the list price is quite high. I love my UK original too, and I suspect that an original would fit your requirements well.