Kilt Blog

This blog is interested primarily in kilts as daily wear garments, rather than The Kilt as Highland Dress or formal attire. I have nothing against either, however as I don’t know of any Scottish in my family, they are not a major interest of mine.

“End trouser tyranny”, the saying goes. Back in 2000 and 2001 my wife and I hiked most of the Appalachian Trail. When summer came around it was hot, bloody hot, and I learned the horrors of chafe. I started hiking in a skirt, not entirely dignified, but who’s to argue with someone walking 15-20 miles a day and bathing perhaps once a week?

Now, on to the kilt. I never wore a kilt until recently, having no particular affinity for any tartan, and no Scottish heritage in my family. Then I found out about the Utilikilt and other similar modern kilts.  No need for a specific heritage. The Utilikilt and other modern casual kilts even have pockets. They are comfortable, practical, and most people think they are cool. I love them! Perhaps one day I will even get a more traditional kilt.

I was rather surprised at the low number of blogs dedicated to kilts. Here is mine, enjoy.