[pct-l] Hiking Kilts

[james8313 @dslextreme.com]

I agree that the Elkommando looks heavy and the bottom  does not flair
enough.

I forgot to mention that the one I made from the simplicity pattern with
pleats was in a cotton or
cotton blend and weighs 6 oz.. Ok for a few days but Nylon would be better
for the long haul.
If I can find the correct material  I should be able to cut off a oz or 2 by
also making less pleats.

I did know about the Utilikilt as also mentioned and the running Kilk is
realy a Skirt (manskirt) as
it is basicly a tube.. and it is a little short for Hiking if you go
commando..I define a Kilt as a rectangle
 of fabric that overlaps in the front -- with or without pleats..  the ones
I have made do not have pockets
but did not find it a problem for the distances that I hiked.  Pockets in
shirt and on the pack belt to hold maps etc..

Yosemite James

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:32:57 -0500
From: David Ellzey <david at xpletive.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking Kilts
Yosemite James,

I too like the idea of a kilt and took a look at all on your list. The
Elkommando looks the nicest but seems heavier than I would prefer, the
RunningKilt is light but I'm not fond of its design.

Hopefully some kilt wearing hikers will chime in on the subject.

BigToe