What kilt do you wear hiking?

[chasem]

I haven't done any kilted hiking yet. I only have one kilt currently, and it's a 4yd 18 oz wool box pleat. Don't think I want to hike in that one.

But I'll probably use the xmarks pv to make a kilt that'll be usable for hiking

[Larry124]

Is the Sport Kilt hiking model the microfiber? If so, how do you like it?

I wouldn't wear them in any kind of wind because they are very lightweight.
Or for extended sitting - the microfiber reflects heat upwards.
But in a warm and humid and relatively windless and primarily walking and standing circumstance I find them to be more comfortable than cotton or poly-cotton.
Sounds like a lot of disclaimers but I find myself in that situation a half dozen times each summer.

[BrettH]

Hiking's one of the things I bought my UK Survival for. Not as cool as running shorts (which aren't suitable for hiking anyway), but the upkilt breeze is refreshing even on hot days. The pockets comfortably carry a whole bunch of everything, then I have a hydration pack for insulated water.

90+F is a bit warm for it, but it'd be too warm for anything else I'd want to wear hiking, anyway. I'm thinking of getting a Hiking SportKilt for those hot days, given that summers here are hot and dry and not terribly windy (good tip upthread).

[Riverkilt]

All of them...this weekend wore my RKilts leather kilt hiking because I was walking a lady's German Shephard as well and wanted something "dog proof."

For long hikes, like down into the Grand Canyon, prefer the Utilikilt's Survival II.



But hike in most any of my kilts depending on the weather, location, and length of the hike.

"outgrew" all my UK Survival IIs...lusting after the new Mocha Survival II of late...Spring is coming...need to figure out the size of my beer gut now...then maybe order one up to have for Spring and Summer hiking.

Ron

[kennethrmc]

For short hikes--whatever. But I will NOT wear my Lare hand sewn for hiking, as I once wore it on just a short hike, and wound up inadvertently in a pricker patch. I spent an hour pulling prickers out of the wool. Thank God there was not permanent damage--but I felt awful realizing I could have ruined a lovely, $500.00 piece of art.

For a three-day backpack hike in the superstitions at the start of this year I wore my SWK wool standard kilt. I do appreciate the way wool breathes, stays warm in the cold morning and nights, and just feels solid. But I won't wear an expensive tank where it could get damaged. So...like wool, it can't be expensive= SWK heavyweight nice for hiking.

I should note that I don't own any contemporary kilts (just personal preference) but I can see why they might be superior in terms of pure function.

[CaptMac]

I always wear one of my "tanks". I might try a Stillwater medium weight this summer though.

[Highlander31]

I wear either a tank or a great kilt. Here the temps don't hit much over 90 degrees (Fahrenheit.) I prefer the great kilt in the winter, but have worn it in the Summer. OFCJAX makes a nice kilt out of the lighter materials, and he will customize it to your needs.

[BroosterB1]

Hum, lets see...hiking.... depending on terrain, would probably need a loose fitting but breathable fabirce...in the PWS something along the lines of a SWK heavy weight, her in the southwest, more thank likely a x-kilt in a cotton or hemp, unless in "extreme" conditions. I Could see a Mcmurdo super HW if you were hiking the rocky mtn trail in the spring or fall, but for the most part I would surmise, a kilt that was rough, easily cleaned, and most of all not a tragic loss should you "slip and fall".

Here in NM

Amerikilt
SWK standard
FC 16 oz (late fall, winter, early spring)
X kilt of a durable oz weave.

A "less expensive" wool 4 yard for most of the the year

a MOD of you who insist on camping when its "OMG Cold".

Stay tuned, Weasel and I plan on going after Elk this year kilted in Cammo X kilts, with bows. Of course Bow elk season here is mid September and the area we are plaining on is usually 72-83 during the day; but the nights get chilly.

Long and short, just depends on where and when you hike.

[Nick]

I've worn my SWK Standard on several hikes and been very comfortable.

[sathor]

I also hike in my Amerikilt for the same reason as stated above.

How much do those blow around? Been looking at those possibly as my next 'inexpensive' kilt, in case I change sizes before jumping into the expensive range.