Elkommando Kilt

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David R
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Elkommando Kilt

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Here is an article previewing the update to the Mountain Hardware Mountain Kilt (a very practical men’s hiking skirt); the new Elkommando Kilt
http://www.backpacker.com/hiking_kilt/b ... _dirt/1338

Interestingly, from the description the Elkommando has pleats at the back to fall in with the apparent community consensus that pleats at the back with a plain front make a knee length skirt a kilt. The original Mountain Kilt is not pleated, which I find is great on windy days. Pleats if used anywhere should be in the front to permit leg movement. ie kick pleats. I don’t know anyone whose legs bend backwards requiring pleats of fabric at the rear for leg movement.

The Mountain Kilts were great. I hope they aren’t out of production. But I will certainly be keen to order the new Elkommando Kilt.

This is fantastic development for men’s skirts that a mainstream clothing manufacturer is adding a kilt styled skirt to their range of menswear.

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Looks like they've reversed the apron so that this one opens on the right (traditionally the side guy's clothing opens). I wonder whether anyone will import it into the UK?

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Does this come in larger sizes? IIRC, the Mountain Hardwear kilt didn't come in any size larger than XL, which as far as I could tell (nobody ever gives actual dimensions any more :( ) went up to maybe a 40-inch waist, so I didn't even bother to look for a retailer.

Actually, it's a general problem with most clothing for outdoor activities: they seem to assume that the only people buying their stuff are trim 20-somethings who spend several hours a day at the gym just for fun.
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Milfmog wrote:Looks like they've reversed the apron so that this one opens on the right (traditionally the side guy's clothing opens). I wonder whether anyone will import it into the UK?
Have fun,
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How about this one for members in the UK, they do them in other sizes
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I'm sort of interested in the name..ElKommando..if they were separated by caps, it would be El Kommando and if the K were a C...in Spanish it would be The Commando or the kilt worn naked underneath. I wonder why they chose The Kommando as the name? "Commando" has traditionally meant no underwear/naked underneath with kilts. Hmm. :oops:
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I like both kilts mentioned in this thread. I just don't like the import
costs for the second one. Now if they will be made in sizes larger
than a 'toothpick', I'll be grateful.

The hiking kilt at $75.00 is about $5.00 less that a SWK.
It is something I look forward to seeing in the stores.
Maybe even my closet :)

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Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place, but can anyone provide a link to where someone might actually purchase this kilt? I can't seem to find on the article where the kilt is located for sale.

edit: Oh ok, now I see it isn't out till spring. I'll have to keep checking for it I guess.
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Sorry but the Mountain Hardwear men’s Hiking Kilt is gone. I contacted the factory and they informed me that the Hiking Kilt is no linger in the product line. A very few online sellers still have some in stock (outfitters at Harpers Ferry) in sizes better than small and medium.
These were a fantastic item, I would put it on the market as a "unisex" item. Both Men and Women look great in it, pockets, belt and a modesty snap made it something I found the need to own 3 of.
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