My first kilted outing

**English Bloke** · 15th October 08, 08:16 PM

I recently got a cargo sporran from Stillwater Kilts: http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...argo%20Sporran

I was going to do a review of it on here (with pictures) but I somehow ran out of time before work took me away from home. It'll have to wait till I get back but in the mean time;

It's a great bit of kit. Nice everyday sporran made of Black Nylon that goes well with the casual look (T, polo etc.) Very reasonably priced ($25.95 - about 15 quid) it's very roomy with wide zipped access so I can get my big potato fingers into it without a struggle. It takes my wallet, phone, keys, lose change AND the occasional sneaky hip flask with no bother at all and has separate compartments so all your junk isn't all piled together.

Doesn't come with a belt unfortunately but I found a 3/4" matt black, leather, ladies belt in an accessories shop for peanuts while waiting for me gorgeous missus to buy up the rest of the accessories.

It took two weeks to arrive from the States to UK. The postage was a bit scary it must be said ($24 - about 15 quid) so +/- £30 all in and still well worth the money. I am very happy with it.

You can't get them in UK as they are only available through Stillwater (see sponsors banner on this site or google 'stillwater kilts') I promise you'll not be disappointed.

Search the threads on here for comments from other members.

Edit: Oooops, sorry forgot to mention. Congratulations on your first day out. Good in'it?

**Highlander31** · 15th October 08, 11:51 PM

Congratulations on your first outing. Funny how it sneaks up on you. You get that first kilt, try it on at home,...the next thing you know,...you're out and about in a kilt, and it feels good. Before you know it, you'll be trying to decide which kilt to wear out for the day.

**Thebigeman77** · 15th October 08, 11:55 PM

Congrats!!! Doesn't it feel good? I'm sure you'll find yourself doing it regularly now!

O, and hey, you're name is now obsolete!!!

**McFarkus** · 16th October 08, 08:23 AM

Congratulations on acquiring the addiction. Another Rob Roy type sporran you might try would be Thorfinn Sporrans. The cost would be about 60 pounds plus shipping.

**BEEDEE** · 16th October 08, 10:14 AM

Well done!! Once you've broken the ice, you'll find it much easier. I would also recommend the Stillwater Cargo Sporran as an all round casual sporran.

Brian

**Tommie** · 16th October 08, 11:27 AM

After reading your post I did'nt notice you were in scotland until I read Rex's reply an I says "WHAT?

If I can wear a kilt in the backwoods redneck part of Kentucky than you surely can in Scotland.I'm gonna come over there a slap you silly.

As for the first time I do understand how you felt.
When I bought my first one,I thought to myself," why did you buy this,you know you will never wear it out in public,but one day I did and I was hooked.
Now I don't give a second thought about what i'm going to wear out,and most of the time its not pants.

So congrats on your first outing.Next.Post some pics.

**ozth3dog** · 16th October 08, 12:00 PM

congrats on the first day! When i was in high school I was one of a hand full of "those punk guy's", complete w/ mohawk, spikes, painted leather jacket, etc., etc. So I have never really cared what other people have thought of me, so I am lucky in that aspect.
But the point is if you walk around in a kilt with the attitude that you own and rule the world, that is all the confidance that you need. Trust me if you walk around w/ that kind of attitude, nobody will muck wit' cha! (even if you wore a full evening gown complete w/ tights and pumps!!, well maybe not pumps but you get the pic.)

**sathor** · 16th October 08, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Tommie

After reading your post I did'nt notice you were in scotland until I read Rex's reply an I says "WHAT?

If I can wear a kilt in the backwoods redneck part of Kentucky than you surely can in Scotland.I'm gonna come over there a slap you silly.

I call bull, you only would do that because then you could pick up a kilt from Scotland and not pay overseas shipping and such. Of course, you could still slap some sense into him, but we all know the real reason to go there.

**Tommie** · 16th October 08, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by sathor

I call bull, you only would do that because then you could pick up a kilt from Scotland and not pay overseas shipping and such. Of course, you could still slap some sense into him, but we all know the real reason to go there.

Hey! Never thought of that.
Does give me an excuse to go to Scotland dose'nt it.

**Jordan** · 16th October 08, 02:51 PM

Thanks for all the encouragment. I was out and about again in my kilt today only this time i stayed in huntly where i actually know people and i really enjoyed it i even went to my sqn with it on since it was a none uniform night, and asdie form a few people asking why i was wearing it )to witch i replied cause its thursday) and my O.C.'s comment about him having never worn one i really enjoyed it.

Thats me honestly hooked now aside from work and cadets when the uniform specificaly points out tr*users or i'm wearing a kilt as much as possible, Im still not to sure about washing it or ironing as its not wool so if anyone has any links or tips they could pass on that would be a great help. And Thanks in advance

Jordan