The Kilted Crew

**way2fractious** · 26th February 08, 11:54 AM

Thanks, BEEDEE, for that link (I used to have it.)

Back to the discussion, here is an earlier thread regarding Scouting and tartans:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/b...light=scouting

Please remember that British Scouting and the Boys Scouts of America are two separate corporate entities. Even though they both subscribe to the principles of World Scouting, each has its own rules and regulations on uniforming. BSA's Venturing has tried to build some leeway (or, democratic self-rule) into a crew choosing to express their unit's identity through their own uniform. Just take the suggestions, above, to heart regarding prior communication, youth protection, and respect for the uniform chosen.

Personally, I have worn a MacLaren tartan kilt to many, many scouting functions - as a scoutmaster, as a unit committee member, as a district commissioner, as a Wood Badge staffer - to myriad meetings, to Wood Badge presentations, to summer camps, on camping and backpacking trips, to training sessions, everywhere...

Have fun, be safe, be proud...

w2f

**SteveB** · 26th February 08, 08:06 PM

Hello

and

from Boston, Massachusetts
Way back when the earth was flat, I served for a very short time as a Scoutmaster for a small urban troop. I felt enchanted when the whole group actually had the BSA official shirt on for a meeting. I wore the official uniform, complete from top to bottom for everything, as did the assistant, and the youth leaders. It took a whole year for the idea to fully catch on among all the boys. Kilts.... now that would have been nice.
--- Steve

**Andrew Breecher** · 26th February 08, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by TatterDel

2) If the laddies wear kilts... what do the lassies wear on the hiking trail?

Most of the women - and I mean 9 out of 10 - who I've met long-distance backpacking have either started their long hikes in a skirt, or switched to one sometime during the hike. Just Google "women's hiking skirt" and you'll find all sorts of options. Women wear skirts. Men wear kilts!

Andrew.

**TatterDel** · 26th February 08, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

Most of the women - and I mean 9 out of 10 - who I've met long-distance backpacking have either started their long hikes in a skirt, or switched to one sometime during the hike. Just Google "women's hiking skirt" and you'll find all sorts of options. Women wear skirts. Men wear kilts!

Andrew.

Thank you Andrew, that is very helpful! There are a lot of hits with that search.

**Big Paul** · 27th February 08, 10:57 AM

from Detroit, Michigan!

**Jack Daw** · 1st March 08, 07:38 AM

Welcome from a Houstonian. I hope you like it here.

**Finn** · 1st March 08, 08:01 AM

Welcome from West Virginia!

**sjrapid** · 3rd March 08, 05:03 PM

A warm welcome to the forum from London, England.

best regards

**cessna152towser** · 5th March 08, 11:27 AM

from the Scottish Borders.

Sorry for the belatedness of the welcome, just catching up on the newbies since I've been busy changing over my computer.

**TatterDel** · 5th March 08, 11:34 AM

Thank you all for the warm welcome and the great advice!
I have learned so much in such a short time. It has reconnected me with my heritage and my great love for all things Scottish.
Yours truly,