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    Wearing a Kilt on the Camino

    I took the kilt for a spin this afternoon. 11.5 km, in 7c with sunshine and a strong wind at times. I have to say it was the perfect thing to wear. I also had two sweaters (jumpers) and a windbreaker jacket. It was very comfortable. No chafing, and sporran was not an issue at all. This was, of...
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    Wearing a Kilt on the Camino

    I was thinking the same thing. A great kilt might be even better than the usual small version.
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    Wearing a Kilt on the Camino

    Wool takes on water but sheds it quickly too, unlike cotton. Wool also stays warm even when wet; retains its insulating qualities.
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    Wearing a Kilt on the Camino

    I think the best way would be to use anti chafing cream as a preventive measure, but to avoid underwear entirely and let the air circulate. This is likely why Scots regiments insist on no underwear when kilted; purely for practical health concerns. Or if underwear is absolutely necessary I would...
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    Wearing a Kilt on the Camino

    The real kilt is made of wool which is great at temperature regulation. Also wool is the only (?) material that keeps its insulating quality when wet. Also, the triple thickness around the mid body—kidneys, mid lower back, bladder, intestines—keeps the body’s core warm. The result is that even...
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    Camino Snobs

    Also I think many areas of Europe have worn a version of the kilt. It has come to be a Scottish symbol now, but more because that is where it most recently became a “thing”. I believe that unbifurcated garments have been around since time immemorial. i am à Canadian who really wants to walk...
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    Wearing a Kilt on the Camino

    I also want to wear my kilt to walk the Camino de Santiago. (Canadian with some Scottish blood) There have been lots of comments about weight when wet and so on. One of the great properties of wool is that it sheds water quickly. It does not remain wet for long. The other amazing quality of wool...
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