Kilted at Burning Man?

[Tobus]

I've no clue what Burning Man is, but by the descriptions above, maybe a Utilikilt would be the way to go? My workman model, being made from duck cloth, is pretty good at resisting sand and dirt, and it's machine washable. Plus, if it gets a little too windy or if things get really crazy, the "modesty snaps" can come in very handy.

Or, though it may be sacrilege, considering the windy/dusty/hot/cold conditions, maybe this would be an occasion where trousers are more suitable?

[Riverkilt]

Was thinking Utilikilt Survival since its washable and has all those pockets. Would have to break it in well first. Burning Man isn't until late August.

And, there's absolutely no need for the modesty snaps or togs at Burning Man...if the wind blows it blows.....

Google it or UTube it...don't think I can explain it easily...it is a completely inclusive gathering.

[Mikilt]

I have been to Burning Man a couple of times, though never kilted. You'll do well in a PV kilt or Utilikilt

[masonpiper]

I am from Reno, and I go every year and am kilted most of the time. I would not take my leather out there for any reason, the heat and crap have ruined good leather boots and I do not want to risk my leather. That being said, I do take two of my tartans, I take them to the cleaners afterward and have had no deterioration in 5 and 8 years respectively. I also take my black workmans, khaki workmans, tiedye, and khaki original. I am only out there for 5-6 days and between those kilts and my costumes, I do not wear all I take. Many people wear unbifircated garments out there.

if it works here is me on playa

and feel free to hit my off forum or on for any questions you have

Scott
aka Ranger Piper
bagpiper@rangers.org

[Dale Seago]

Agree with the cloth concept for this. I prefer Buzz Kidder's kilts over Utilikilts simply because Kidder uses a more traditional construction, theirs being based conceptually on a canvas kilt issued (briefly) to the Black Watch. I also like the subtlety of the way the edges of the pleats are stitched so that they can never be "lost". I've worn them many times out in the boonies, and particularly like the solid khaki and the hunter green ones.

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

I've been three times and nothing will prepare you for the playa. It is bigger and weirder than the pictures. It is not always hot; in 1999, I took way too many shorts and not enough flannel shirts and almost froze. Playa dust will get in and on everything; take nothing you can't afford to have damaged.

I know you like deserts. Me too. There is nothing in my desert knowledge that is anything like the alkaline flats of the Black Rock Desert. Otherworldly.


And the whiteouts are incredible. Take good goggles.