[pct-l] Hiking in a Sport Kilt?

[RJ Lewis]

I actually have both regular cargo pants and zip offs from REI, and I 
like both. I'm comfortable in both..my zip offs weigh in at 12 oz. I 
actually rarely unzip them , as I dislike biting insects and getting 
stuck by whatever is along the trail.  However, I do like the option of 
being able to convert mine into shorts, and not having to take shorts 
along. They work great for me that way, and I've used them that way 
several times. I don't find the zippers bother me at all- perhaps it's 
just my own legs...or it's the length of this particular pair (they do 
come in 3 lengths), but I find mine very comfortable and easy to work 
with. I love the pockets -- can stuff all kinds of little stuff in them, 
so it's handy for along the trail. :)

Would LOVE to see guys in kilts along the PCT...whatta show for us 
gals!! Whoo hoo!!



cvano at tmail.com wrote:
> Aye!  And what is worn under the kilt?  Why nothing is worn under the 
> kilt.  Everything is in fine working order!
>
> Now, I have just happen to have a sport kilt meself, (Ancient Wallace) 
> but haven't hiked in it.  Five yards of wool is too hot and heavy for 
> comfortable hiking IMHO.  Also co$t way too much to be used for hiking 
> attire!  I find it very hot, even when worn traditionally.  I might 
> consider a Great Kilt that also serves as shirt and sleeping bag, but 
> its probably even hotter.  I prefer cargo pants personally as I usually 
> wear long pants due to biting insects and plants and such.  If 
> conditions permit, the legs can be rolled up and buttoned.  They're 
> lighter than zip offs and don't have that annoying knee blistering 
> zipper.  Have you looked at a Utili-kilt?  That might be a viable 
> alternative.  Lots cheaper and thinner.  Unless of course, its winter 
> time above the 49th parallel.  McChris
>
> On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 2:09 pm, Rick Ostheimer wrote:
>   
>> I am planning to start in early to mid April at Campo wearing a kilt in
>> lieu of shorts.  I wore one on my AT thru and tried it out in cold
>> weather (about 20* and snow) in PA a couple weeks ago.  I'll have a 
>> long
>> underlayer bottom, probably lightweight smartwool as well as rain pants
>> for chilly nights.
>>
>> Anyone on this have experience wearing a kilt on the PCT?  Would it
>> affect my ability to hitch rides into town?
>>
>> Handlebar
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