Utility of the Great Kilt

**Jock Scot** · 9th April 21, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Steelkilt

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I saw Jock Scot weigh in as well, how would you describe the thought behind your opinion?

Speaking solely for myself. How about 8 decades of kilt wearing experience ------and thought----- in the Highlands of Scotland? I think that that might give you a clue on the considerable thought that goes into forming my opinion.

**Steelkilt** · 9th April 21, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Speaking solely for myself. How about 8 decades of kilt wearing experience ------and thought----- in the Highlands of Scotland? I think that that might give you a clue on the considerable thought that goes into forming my opinion.

Only 80 years of wearing the kilt in the Highlands, and you think you’re qualified to give an option? 🤣

Thank you for your input!

**Steelkilt** · 9th April 21, 07:00 AM

It sounds like the general consensus (so far) is that any added utility is overshadowed by the cumbersome nature of the garment. I appreciate your informative points of view!

**Jock Scot** · 9th April 21, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Steelkilt

Only 80 years of wearing the kilt in the Highlands, and you think you’re qualified to give an option? ��

Thank you for your input!

My pleasure my dear fellow.

I only offered an opinion after you asked for "thoughts" in your first post here. As to an option, well I suppose you can look like a refugee from a pantomime by wearing a great kilt or, you can choose to wear something more appropriate. That is an option that is most certainly open to you.

**Pleater** · 9th April 21, 11:15 AM

I go to Sidmouth folk festival most years, a week long camping trip. These days I hire an ordinary van and set up my bed etc in the back.
One year I arrived back at the van after cycling in a very heavy rainstorm - I could not have got any wetter if I had tried.
I had been wearing a woollen kilt and long plaid wrapped around myself, over a linen tunic, so I got the bike under its cover, climbed into the van and stripped off, hung up the wet garments in the doorway but I could not release the door to close it. I found a towel to dry my hair, and realised that I was dangerously cold.

I had the equivalent of a great kilt folded double and laid on top of the bed, so not wanting to get the bedding wet I slid in between the two layers of wool fabric and found the pillows, then settled down to warm up. Next thing I knew it was next morning and I was warm and dry.
The side door of the van was wide open. I have a couple of straps so that I can leave it open a few inches or tie it back fully open - the spot I use is slightly sloping so the door slides shut if not held.

I was surprised - even though I had a dry place to lie down, that just the one layer of wool fabric had kept me warm even though I had been dripping wet. The place I park is against a bank with a hedge on top, so fairly sheltered even on a stormy night.

I had three changes of clothing packed, having been in Sidmouth and knowing how variable the weather can be during the first week in August, so I had breakfast and set off for another day of the festival. Some people had decided to go home, I found, and others had spent the night in their cars.

A 16oz black watch tartan seems to be more than a match for a dark and stormy night in Southern England.

**StL303** · 22nd May 21, 01:19 PM

Hopefully I didn't accidentally dig up a years-old thread here, but someone was asking for actual examples of the "alleged utility" of the great kilt.. and I can't believe I didn't see Fandabi Dozi's YouTube channel mentioned.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnn...FG6Bcir8ootwRQ

He has many videos on the wearing of the belted plaid and actually testing it's use in the outdoors and camping.