In the early 2000s I was attending a Scottish festival in Fergus, Ontario and came upon miraculous sight. A utilikilt! I remember fondly looking at it, feeling it’s incredible construction, and dreaming that someday, I might be able to wear such a thing. Yes I have some distant scottish ancestry, but I can’t ever really remember seeing anyone in a kilt outside of a Scottish festival.
Around 15 years later, I started getting into wearing kilts. As a professional outdoors person, it seemed a natural progression for practicality and comfort in all manner of outdoor tasks. From canoe trips, to hiking adventures, to mundane yard work. All were a lot more fun and comfortable in the kilt.
In early 2020 I decided to take my love of the kilt one step further. I wanted what was claimed to be the most advanced Utilikilt they offer. Supposedly the Cadillac of kilts. Their website claims “Whether you’re climbing a mountain, planning a three-week camping trip into the Black Rock Desert, or just looking for a way to carry 20 bottles of beer, the Survival is the kilt for you.” The Survival Utilikilt is is constructed from a 6.5oz 100% Cotton Ripstop fabric.
