- Time of past OR future Camino
- First one in 2005 from Moissac, France.
Hi all - thought I would start a brand new kilt thread, in the idle time before Spring arrives - for those who do and those who don't and those who might etc ... and I have a few questions to ask other kilt wearers ...
So - the kilt - has to be the full 8 yards as the 5 yard looks and moves a little flimsily (I didn't say girlie! - though I might have meant that
) .... superb comfort, cool in summer, warm in winter and the nether regions are always aired.
(Q. "Is anything worn under the kilt?" A. "No ma'am, it is all in perfect working order.") - though I do wear cotton black boxer shorts for modesty (or maybe I don't)..
Chaps - it isn't until you wear a kilt that you really realise that trousers are not made for our anatomy!!
Science fact! Men who wear kilts are significantly more fertile than men who wear tight trousers. We have external stuff down there that needs to be cool for fertility (is why it is all on the outside) and trousers, tucked up and squashed tight produces too much heat - so if you want to start a family start wearing a kilt!
PV kilts are available at approx £50 in a range of tartans - might be wise not to choose military or a clan you don't belong to - honour and all that - Scottish National is rather nice. - and it is the only tartan, plaid, that you wear, except for matching hose flashes - no tartan shirts or ties or hats or socks!!
Manliness? Of course, as long as it is worn mid knee - too high and it looks like a skirt, too low and it looks like an old dowager dress - and remember - the kilt, 'man skirt', is old - why, the Roman Legions wore skirts!
And! you get to wear a knife too, the Sgian-Dubh (pronounced Skeen Do), tucked into one of your long hose (socks). As they are part of national dress it is legal to wear them (but in your pack when travelling on transport!). They have a blade of just under 3 & 1/2 inches, the legal limit in the EU. Most shops sell them blunt as an accessory, but mine is honed sharp and is fab for cutting food.
Of which, in France and Spain most farming/hunting/working men carry a folded knife which they bring out at table so it isn't seen as unusual to bring out your Sgian Dubh.
This is the one that I have, a copy of a Victorian military design. Wood handle inlaid with brass studs, leather scabbard and brass fittings.
If one buys the PV working kilt (Polyester Viscose) it can be washed .. though ironing is then a problem to get the pleats sharp again, but also there are 1 hour dry cleaners in most shopping malls - so no problem, and they press really well!
Upside is comfort, coolness, manliness, style (!)
Downside is no pockets, so you need to add a belt pouch, and, too many photos taken of you with strangers?
Not sure if this is an upside or a downside - but women sit up like Meerkats when you appear - even at a distance.
So Q's for other Camino kilt wearers - maybe we can get a Q & A and feedback and so on going??
Do you wear your wide black leather kilt belt or a different type of belt on Camino?
Do you wear your sporran?
How do you feel about footwear? Boots, even lightweight fabric ones, give balance and weight, whereas sandals without socks - to me - always looks wrong - how do you feel about this?
and - there is an internal ancient male thing going on when we choose the kilt - this might sum it up
Though the stomach is gone - 30 lbs lighter now!!
So - the kilt - has to be the full 8 yards as the 5 yard looks and moves a little flimsily (I didn't say girlie! - though I might have meant that
) .... superb comfort, cool in summer, warm in winter and the nether regions are always aired.(Q. "Is anything worn under the kilt?" A. "No ma'am, it is all in perfect working order.") - though I do wear cotton black boxer shorts for modesty (or maybe I don't)..
Chaps - it isn't until you wear a kilt that you really realise that trousers are not made for our anatomy!!
Science fact! Men who wear kilts are significantly more fertile than men who wear tight trousers. We have external stuff down there that needs to be cool for fertility (is why it is all on the outside) and trousers, tucked up and squashed tight produces too much heat - so if you want to start a family start wearing a kilt!
PV kilts are available at approx £50 in a range of tartans - might be wise not to choose military or a clan you don't belong to - honour and all that - Scottish National is rather nice. - and it is the only tartan, plaid, that you wear, except for matching hose flashes - no tartan shirts or ties or hats or socks!!
Manliness? Of course, as long as it is worn mid knee - too high and it looks like a skirt, too low and it looks like an old dowager dress - and remember - the kilt, 'man skirt', is old - why, the Roman Legions wore skirts!
And! you get to wear a knife too, the Sgian-Dubh (pronounced Skeen Do), tucked into one of your long hose (socks). As they are part of national dress it is legal to wear them (but in your pack when travelling on transport!). They have a blade of just under 3 & 1/2 inches, the legal limit in the EU. Most shops sell them blunt as an accessory, but mine is honed sharp and is fab for cutting food.
Of which, in France and Spain most farming/hunting/working men carry a folded knife which they bring out at table so it isn't seen as unusual to bring out your Sgian Dubh.
This is the one that I have, a copy of a Victorian military design. Wood handle inlaid with brass studs, leather scabbard and brass fittings.
If one buys the PV working kilt (Polyester Viscose) it can be washed .. though ironing is then a problem to get the pleats sharp again, but also there are 1 hour dry cleaners in most shopping malls - so no problem, and they press really well!
Upside is comfort, coolness, manliness, style (!)
Downside is no pockets, so you need to add a belt pouch, and, too many photos taken of you with strangers?
Not sure if this is an upside or a downside - but women sit up like Meerkats when you appear - even at a distance.
So Q's for other Camino kilt wearers - maybe we can get a Q & A and feedback and so on going??
Do you wear your wide black leather kilt belt or a different type of belt on Camino?
Do you wear your sporran?
How do you feel about footwear? Boots, even lightweight fabric ones, give balance and weight, whereas sandals without socks - to me - always looks wrong - how do you feel about this?
and - there is an internal ancient male thing going on when we choose the kilt - this might sum it up
Though the stomach is gone - 30 lbs lighter now!!
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Kilt on! 
. a confident man is very sexy. You gave me a good giggle with this thread and great information about kilts at the same time Thanks.
