Warm in winter

[cavscout]

First of all the band looks great as is. I think the short coat looks fine but over time I'd fear the damage the coat would do to the horse hair sporrans or even if it wasn't damaged, just the extra maintenance it would take to straighten it back out.

A nice touch would be a short coat with a sporran cut-away, a-la http://www.glengarryhats.com/cutaway_cef.php but double breasted.



Add a pipers plaid to it and you will strike a very impressive image.

[Woot22]

First of all the band looks great as is. I think the short coat looks fins but over time I'd fear the damage it would do to the horse hair sporrans or even if it wasn't damaged, just the extra maintenance it would take to straighten it back out.

A nice touch would be a short coat with a sporran cut-away, a-la http://www.glengarryhats.com/cutaway_cef.php

Great idea, would look sharp and should be warm enough if it is wool. Would be nice if they could have it made in gray.

[BroosterB1]

Having looked at your uniforms with the short coat, as well as the alternatives offered here...my recommendation is .....BUCK UP CADET!

There I said it. You guys look great IMHO, why over think it? Beside as you are more than likely aware 90% of heat loss is through the head and feet.

Looks like you have the head covered pretty well, if you need some additional help with the feet, silk or nylon sock liners work really well.

Another basic is LAYERS! the more layers you have to trap air the better off you are. ith:

Don't matter what your wearing if it is too damn cold to pipe.

[Riverkilt]

Guessing the Army doesn't offer the equivalent of the Navy bridgecoat.



I keep toasty warm with a replica U.S. Cavalry Civil War era greatcoat



Also have had good luck with surplus greatcoats - this British



And this Sweedish



Imagine having the proper color is also an issue. But can assure you that the combination of a well crafted wool kilt and a wool greatcoat will keep you toasty warm.