Sporran-Phobes Unite!

[Chase]

It looks great...I don't want to steal this thread, but I have a problem that I'm not sure has been addressed before, but I feel like I'm a sporranaphobic...Apart from my SWK nightstalker, I don't like the way they look or draw attention away from the kilt.

Am I the only one who feels this way??? Please point me in the right direction or thread (should one exist)...I need to do something...I mean, I wear them, but not with confidence...I just think that Sporrans are too gaudy...I don't want to be offensive...I really think it's me that has the problem, I'm just wondering if anyone else had the same experiences and how did they overcome them.

Can anyone point me in the right direction or as moderators, move the post???

Respectfully,

Chase

[Panache]

Chase,

I thought that it would be best to move your post to its own thread in the General Kilt forum.

I actually have the opposite feeling, where I am uncomfortable without the sporran. To me it just completes the whole kilt look.

Cheers

Jamie

[Cynthia]

I have to agree with Panache, I really think a sporran completes the whole look and the kilt looks strange without one to me.

That said, perhaps you could try to see what features of various sporrans appeal to you. Make a mental list of the sort of looks that aren't quite as bad to your eye as others. By this, I mean size, colors, decorations, flap and closure style. There are some sporrans I don't really like the look of, while others are absolutely wonderful.

What is it about the Nightstalker that you like? With so many options out there, there might be some you could get used to. Good luck figuring out what works best for you

[Big Mikey]

You may want to try wearing the sporran to one side, see "Rob Roy" movie. In that position it is still functional and handy but will be less distracting and allow a clear view of the tartan (apron). The other option is to buy Freedom Kilts exclusively with their hidden pockets.

[McFarkus]

You may want to try wearing the sporran to one side, see "Rob Roy" movie. In that position it is still functional and handy but will be less distracting and allow a clear view of the tartan (apron). The other option is to buy Freedom Kilts exclusively with their hidden pockets.

The Ferguson Britt line of sporrans that Matt Newsome carries actually have an option for that - he constructs them differently for that http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/sporran_fb.html

(Sorry Galician, Edited for correct link) Here's a photo of one. The option is available on all the models even when not shown.

[Galician]

The Ferguson Britt line of sporrans that Matt Newsome carries actually have an option for that - he constructs them differently for that http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

Are you sure about that site??? I'm getting a wacky item on ebay.

[sharpdressedscot]

You may want to try wearing the sporran to one side, see "Rob Roy" movie. In that position it is still functional and handy but will be less distracting and allow a clear view of the tartan (apron). The other option is to buy Freedom Kilts exclusively with their hidden pockets.

I put mine to the side, but only because my belt won't let me wear it in the center, I guess I need to work on the leather a bit more.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Hmmm. Sorry, I can't relate. I'm somewhat of a sporran-junkie these days. (See avatar)

[Highland Logan]

Sorry, I also don't understand. A kilt needs a sporran. There are many ugly and great looking sporrans out there. I don't care for many of the day styles, but did find "hunting type" one that I like quite well. I also have a full mask badger that does me for both day and evening, and is a nice change. I plan to get another soon, but I well have to wait. I would check out the L&M Highlander site. They don't do retail, but are well known around the world. If you find one you like, email them and they can put you in touch with the local business that carries them... and they have been known to sell directly on occasion. I hope this helps.

Frank

[Bugbear]

I feel very uncomfortable about the fancy sporrans for my own personal style of kilt wearing. It's a bit like the giant shiny belt buckles and so on. In some cases the sporran is in the way, but other times it's nice to have it there...

And of course, it doesn't matter to me if others like to wear the fancy stuf. I just don't like to wear those.