Mountain Hardwear kilt & skirts

[skirtingtheissue]

I noticed an old (2011) thread for "Mountain Hardwear Mountain Kilt" which is a discontinued product, so here's an update.

Mountain Hardwear offers their cleverly named "Elkommando Kilt" http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s ... lt,pd.html. It's in the "lifestyle" section of Men's clothing. For me it was the perfect first kilt and the perfect MUG to wear out in public for the first time. 12 out of 12 reviewers recommend it. My review is the most recent... and SORRY, theskirted1, I randomly and innocently picked "skirted1" for a nickname!

I also ordered Mountain Hardwear's "La Strada Skirt" and "La Rambla Skirt" in the Women's section and like these as well. The La Strada is slightly more versatile as it has belt loops, and I've worn it out and about with no comments. These are both made of nylon blend fabrics that are pretty masculine as skirts go; they're good functional non-pleated hiking skirts that I plan on wearing a lot. And they are available in several colors whereas the Elkommando is only available in a color they call "otter". Check them out!

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Women%2 ... lt,pd.html
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Women%2 ... lt,pd.html

[janrok]

The kilt looks good but it is a pity there are no lighter colours like dune. I just sent them an email with my comment on that.
The Ramblas skirt looks comfortable but the La Strada is a bit to narrow at the hem.

Jan.

[Big and Bashful]

I like the Elkommando kilt, it is light, gives you loads of freedom of movement and looks good. Recommended!

[renesm1]

Shame you can't get them outside of the US!!!

[Big and Bashful]

Erm, I live in the United of Kingdom and bought one through mail order (or is it male order?) no problem at all.

[ziggie]

I like mine, but my wife keeps stealing it.

[crfriend]

I like mine, but my wife keeps stealing it.

So long as you get it back, and have similar access to her stuff, what's the bother? (Unless, that is, that her taste in skirts clashes with yours.)

[Nolyn]

I saw the El Kommando kilt on Amazon. I thought the color was green. I wondered who originally made it.

[David R]

I have three of the old Mountain Kilts from Mountain Hardware plus an Elkommando Kilt that have all been worn for travels around the work and at home in Australia. The plain Mountain kilt is the best as the Elkommando kilt is styled with pleats at the back to resemble typical kilt pleating. The pleats make the kilt uncomfortable to sit on just as for pleats in all traditional kilts. Kick pleats in the front are the only practical pleating required in men’s skirts. Any skirt should have a plain un-pleated back for sitting, so you don’t sit on pleats.

I also have a La Strada Skirt in size 12 that perfectly fits my 36” waist. In black this skirt is regularly confused as a kilt as the proportion is the same. The concern of janroc is met in part by the fabric having a little bit of stretch. If the mountain were steep then the hem can be lifted by the integral side seam cinch drawcords. I have not yet found this to be necessary.

But the best of all is the now discontinued Mountain Hardware Around-Townie skirt; with a semblance of tartan look in a masculine “stainless” colour this is first rate. The fabric is stretchy so movement is fine. The skirt has side internal pockets and belt loops and front fly that works. The length is OK and I am 6 foot tall. Size 12 is perfect for 36” waist. A perfect men’s skirt. I am amazed at the compliments this skirt gets.

There is still one available in size 8 only: http://www.mountaingear.com/webstore//C ... 226174.htm

[skirtingtheissue]

The La Strada and La Rambla skirts run LARGE... I just got size 12s since the 14s were a bit big. I like them. David, I got a comment from a couple of friends that the La Strada skirt looks BETTER with the drawstrings pulled a bit!! Haven't seen those discontinued models let alone found one.

[mcpacker]

I got one of the Elkommando's on Aug 8th and I have only took it off for sleeping and showering. I have not noticed the pleats when sitting but I also only have this and two traditional styled kilts. I don't know how un-pleated skirts feel because I don't own any YET.

I had to get the Elkommando in XL due to my wide torso. The length in that size is 23" and if it is not on my natural waist it hangs fairly low(which isn't really a big deal for me.) When it is on my waist it is just a bit lower than my knees.

I'm still too new to wearing skirts to try out skirts marketed for women. Being barrel chested with big leg muscles I would have no idea how to go about converting sizes. I'd like to find one of the mountain skirts to see what that is like considering I have heard good things about it.

[skirtyscot]

I'm still too new to wearing skirts to try out skirts marketed for women. Being barrel chested with big leg muscles I would have no idea how to go about converting sizes.

You could try going into a shop and measuring them!

[Milfmog]

I'm still too new to wearing skirts to try out skirts marketed for women. Being barrel chested with big leg muscles I would have no idea how to go about converting sizes.

You could try going into a shop and measuring them!

Or just try some on... Most shops are fine with that and it spreads the message that there are men who want to be able to buy skirts that fit.

Have fun,


Ian.

[mcpacker]

I'm still too new to wearing skirts to try out skirts marketed for women. Being barrel chested with big leg muscles I would have no idea how to go about converting sizes.

You could try going into a shop and measuring them!

The reality of the situation had not fully registered at the time of that comment. I was partially hung up on what I did not want others to think of me. But I'm past that now!

I'm still too new to wearing skirts to try out skirts marketed for women. Being barrel chested with big leg muscles I would have no idea how to go about converting sizes.

You could try going into a shop and measuring them!

Or just try some on... Most shops are fine with that and it spreads the message that there are men who want to be able to buy skirts that fit.

Have fun,


Ian.

I'll have to check out the local REI to see what they have. They have the best return policy and the yearly dividend is a nice touch. I like to wear what I think is commonly called technical outdoor clothing.

[skirtilator]

I have three of the old Mountain Kilts from Mountain Hardware plus an Elkommando Kilt that have all been worn for travels around the work and at home in Australia. The plain Mountain kilt is the best as the Elkommando kilt is styled with pleats at the back to resemble typical kilt pleating. The pleats make the kilt uncomfortable to sit on just as for pleats in all traditional kilts. Kick pleats in the front are the only practical pleating required in men’s skirts. Any skirt should have a plain un-pleated back for sitting, so you don’t sit on pleats.

Without pleats in the back, it is not a kilt, got it? That is the main reason why the Mountain "Kilt" failed to meet the expectations of the customers. What is the deal with handling the pleats, so that they lay flat on the surface? They are at the back, because that's where you need the most freedom of movement. In case of the Elkommando, they don't even need to be ironed. Pleats at the front doesn't make a skirt adjustable. That is the big advantage of the Elkommando. You remind me of the fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea, just a bit stranger.