When I got into kilting, I did so with the intent of wearing it for specific events that were mostly "clean". Things like dinner parties, outdoor art fairs, spectator sports (highland games), concerts, well, you get the idea.

But now, after reading a couple posts about Warrior Dash, I am thinking about entering the one coming up in April, here in Arizona. With the expected water, mud, sweat, blood, beer, fire, etc, I will defiantly not be wearing a $750+ tank to such an event!

I have been browsing the internet for a cheap kilt, to wear to this event; something that if it gets destroyed, I am not out a lot of $$$ (the Warrior Dash Shop has one for $25, and Stillwater Kilts has their Thrifty-Kilt for $28.95). But at the same time I wonder if something for a little more money might last longer???

I guess what I am really looking for is something that can literally take a beating, get thrown into the washing machine and dryer, and be put back on again and again and again and again. Kind of like my favorite pair of blue jeans.

I have looked and found a few on Ebay in the $60-80 range, from sellers funbythedozens, tartanista, and heritageofscotland-net. I have also looked at the Stillwater Kilts Standard model, and the Sport Kilt Original and Hiking models.

Tartan is not a huge concern, although I want to stay with a tartan pattern, so no solid black or tan, or camo patterns (sorry, Utilikilt is out). I will be happy with it as long as it is a universal tartan (think Black Watch, Royal Stewart, Royal Stewart Hunting, Black Stewart, USA Tartan, etc.).

Any suggestions or advice on this topic is appreciated. Personal experiences with a product in a similar situation are even better! Thanks in advance,
Jim