Hiking skirt on e-Bay

owen · Post by **owen** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:41 pm

Found a good hiking skirt on e-Bay yesterday, the same as one I already have and highly recommend for summer hiking. It's a wrapover design (you really need to pin it for security), has 5 good deep pockets, and fastens with velcro and buttons. Made by Craghoppers, who produce some really good stuff. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0002871404

mountain-mug · Post by **mountain-mug** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:45 am

Looks like a good choice! A couple of my favorites are the Mountain Hardwear Mountain Kilt, which you are probably familiar with. They also make a model called the Magdalena Pack Wrap. It is only marketed to women, but is nylon-lycra fabric with sort of a mock wrap, so it has a deep pleat after the wrap part is fastened with a hook-and-bar closure. It is almost knee-length, and with the stretch fabric it will never hinder movement. But it seems they like to change their product line fairly often, so not sure it is still available.

owen · Post by **owen** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:46 am

Yes, I've seen the Mountain Hardwear Mountain Kilt (plug plug) and want to get one but haven't got round to it yet! I think it's great that a major mainstream outdoor-clothing manufacturer has recognised the benefits of skirts for men, at least for hiking, and has actually had the guts to put one into longterm production, aimed squarely at men. They deserve our support.

The Magdalena skirt looks good too. The fold-over design rather than a wrap-over looks a great idea, preserving the freedom of the wrap-over while avoiding accidental exposure.

What are your impressions of those two skirts?

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:51 pm

Just ordered a cargo skirt off Ebay, I think it will look good and be practical, if it fits! Sorry, I can't remember how to make long URLs look friendly, I am sure someone will educate me then I will tweak the post.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting

and because I like long skirts, I also went for:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting

and

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting because I fancy a straight skirt, I will see how comfortable or practical this one is or isn't! Can't see me wearing it in public though.

gshubert · Post by **gshubert** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:44 pm

I ordered my Mountain Kilt through REI. I see their online site has it for sale: http://www.rei.com/search?vcat=REI_SEAR ... ntain+kilt

Peter v · Post by **Peter v** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:26 am

Big and Bashful wrote:Just ordered a cargo skirt off Ebay, I think it will look good and be practical, if it fits! Sorry, I can't remember how to make long URLs look friendly, I am sure someone will educate me then I will tweak the post.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting

and because I like long skirts, I also went for:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting

and

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting because I fancy a straight skirt, I will see how comfortable or practical this one is or isn't! Can't see me wearing it in public though.

They are all very nice, and the last one, just depends on what style you are showing on the street. The skirt is in itself very nice and probably very comfortable. It would be more a question as with all skirts, what would look good with it, what would you wear with it, and is that the look you want to show on the street? Otherwise, just enjoy it in and around the house.

peter v.

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:51 am

B&B,
I liked the first two skirts a lot, and wouldn't mind having those myself. But I don't think I could wear the third skirt anywhere!
sasq

Sarongman · Post by **Sarongman** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:07 am

I was interested to see Big & Bashful's skirt choices, as I am a keen eBay hunter and was keento see if you were the

who beat me at the last minute on a cargo skirt last week. You are forgiven, as you, at 22 would have a hard time fitting into a U.K.16= U.S.14

Website · Post by **crfriend** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:17 am

Sasquatch wrote:I liked the first two skirts a lot, and wouldn't mind having those myself. But I don't think I could wear the third skirt anywhere!

I have a skirt very similar to the third one shown above. It's a fairly light fabric in what the manufacturer billed a "light plum" (it's actually a burgundy of sorts) and is ankle length. So long as I mind my normally very long stride the skirt works perfectly well; in fact I was wearing it yesterday at home, and it's got a fair bit of mileage on it "out and about" in public.

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:30 pm

I just hope that the size 22 works out at tolerably close to 44" waist, some do, some don't. The last skirt, well it was only 12.99 of my earth pounds so if it is comfy I will be happy. All three skirts together came to less than the price of one Midas skirt. Once my finances are sorted next year I will buy a few from Midas but at the moment I am having to minimise my spending.
Nice to see others thoughts on my choices, ta!

mountain-mug · Post by **mountain-mug** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:03 am

Owen,

My favorite is the Magdalena Pack Wrap. The reasons are as follows:

It is a little above knee length, giving a little more freedom while walking. The Mountain Kilt falls to the bottom of the knee, and the extra length seems to be a little annoying at times.

It is lighter, with less overlapping fabric and hardware (straps and buckles) than the MK has.

The stretch fabric has great give, but is in no way snug or figure hugging.

With no belts or buckles around the waist, a pack hip belt can be worn perfectly.

The only potential drawback is only one small pocket. So far that has not been a problem.

I really like it for hiking, but it isn't my first choice for in-town wear. Good old denim is the usual 3 season wear for that activity. But your mileage may vary!

mountain-mug

AMM · Post by **AMM** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:28 pm

crfriend wrote:I have a skirt very similar to the third [the long, straight] one shown above. It's ... ankle length. So long as I mind my normally very long stride the skirt works perfectly well;...

I guess I'm more "inflexible" than you.

If I have to adjust my stride to wear a particular skirt, I won't wear the skirt.

Website · Post by **crfriend** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:28 pm

AMM wrote:
crfriend wrote:I have a skirt very similar to the third [the long, straight] one shown above. It's ... ankle length. So long as I mind my normally very long stride the skirt works perfectly well;...
I guess I'm more "inflexible" than you.

I'd go with that. {grin}

If I have to adjust my stride to wear a particular skirt, I won't wear the skirt.

I'll be honest, gait-altering garments aren't for everybody, but I'd wanted a really long skirt for quite a while, and I indulged myself in this one. It's not a nuisance per se, I just have to be aware that I don't have full-range motion in it (at least without damaging the garment). It's also not like I have to mince around in it, either; I just pull back my normal 36" stride to about 30" or so. In that respect, it's not really any worse than wearing a mini where you have to remember to keep your knees together when sitting.

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:11 pm

Well the first one has arrived, the knee length cargo skirt. A bit tight around the waist, comfy it is. Surprised how straight it is, long strides are out, I think bus steps would be a problem, ok on the stairs but only just.
It seems well made and finished. When I get the chance I will take it for a hill walk but it won't be this week. I did expect a walking skirt to be less restricting but I have spent a lot of time looking for straight skirts so I am well happy with it.

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:36 pm

Big and Bashful wrote:I just hope that the size 22 works out at tolerably close to 44" waist, some do, some don't.

Don't you wish there was a standards law requiring all garments to fit the size they advertise?
Sasq