WPG Cameron Review

**7 miles** · 3rd January 09, 04:44 PM

Would you recommend one too some one who lives in south east Georgia. Keep in mind my usual dress is kilts and sandals. THe low today was 45f.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 12th January 09, 10:10 AM

I wish Nanook would say what his source for actual MoD kilts is. the only MoD surplus kilts I have been able to find are waaaay tooooo small for anyone except someone who is deeply malnourished (5'9" with a 29" waist).

Sure there are people who will knock up an MoD spec kilt such as Bugpiper, but they are not MoD surplus kilts. And those kilts are also much dearer than a surplus kilt (£200-300+ v. £60). I'm not knocking Bugpiper as I have dealt with and recommend him. It's just that he is not milsurp in his pricing!

Given that, WPG's kilts are well worth the price if one is looking for an inexpensive off the peg kilt. My only complaint is that the Gordon's straps aren't the usual straps (twin holes). For that matter, the straps aren't that hot on my Gordon kilt, but I won't knock the kilt at the price I paid for it. Also, you are getting a much better kilt from WPG than the cheap poly-viscose stuff that is out there.

So, I have to agree that the WPG kilt is a pretty good deal.

**Jack Daw** · 3rd February 09, 06:09 AM

I like the WPG kilt (I have the BW) and I like the commando sweater, too.

**David White** · 4th February 09, 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

I like the WPG kilt (I have the BW) and I like the commando sweater, too.

Thank you.

**thescot** · 4th February 09, 09:09 PM

What Nanook said is probably absolutely correct.

But us fat guys are out of luck. And finding that really nice, 18 oz. wool is a little tricky, too.

So, WPG for me!

**rodandy** · 7th March 09, 09:11 AM

I've seen the WPG Gordon mentioned several times in various posts and could never figure out what it was.

Thank you McMurdo for finally letting the cat out of the bag. Once I did a Google search and found the source it was obvious why you rabble wanted to keep it a secret! What a deal!

Now the question becomes do I want to pull the trigger on a Gordon, or save up a few more bucks and get my Anderson from J. Higgins, or save up a few more bucks and get one completely custom from Kathy Lare or Barb Tewksbury.

Decisions, Decisions.

Well, it finally came down to the length. 24 inches is just too long for me and that appears to be as short as the WPG can be had, so I'll get the Anderson first and think about a Gordon later. I do like the look of the Gordon tartan, though.

**McMurdo** · 7th March 09, 09:44 AM

My Gordon is 22 inches, I think there is an option for that with the Gordon Highlander anyway. As the owner of two kilts by Barb Tewksbury I'd say if I had my druthers then I'd go to Barb, however in the dead of winter the What Price Glory is a wonderful kilt to have.

**Cerebite** · 7th March 09, 08:48 PM

Remember that the WPGs are cut in the regimental style with a 2 -3" rise above the true waist.
They, WPG, measure the overall length of the kilt not the drop. I learned this the hard way when I ordered a 24" and I put it on at the high rise waist and the hem was only at mid -thigh

. They gladly replaced it with a 27" length which fits perfectly

to the top of my kneecaps

**-B-** · 9th April 09, 05:15 PM

this is about the only site with surplus I have found http://featherbonnets.com/bwsurplus.htm

**beloitpiper** · 9th April 09, 07:19 PM

Well, I like that Cameron kilt, and I LOVE my WPG Gordon kilt. I think for Nanook to call them a "less-than-stellar Asian knock off" is unfair. I am extremely pleased, and the workmanship is outstanding. Granted, I did remove the 3rd strap from my Gordon, but that was only because it was not tailored and therefore did not quite fit around my butt.