Lady Hammockers thread

[Silvertip47203]

Just a quick note, if you think a situation is going to call for mace or bear spray, try and be aware of the wind. You dont want it coming back at you. Things could happen fast. Something to think about.

[CountryRoads]

Just a quick note, if you think a situation is going to call for mace or bear spray, try and be aware of the wind. You dont want it coming back at you. Things could happen fast. Something to think about.

Yep, I've been trained on how to use it. Spray, step back and to the side. Thanks.

[nc_robin]

MightyMouse, I did a google search and found these:
http://sportkilt.com/category/11/Women%27s-Kilts.html
would be interesting to know how they fare... when hiking with a kilt, do you just deal with more, um, mosquito exposure?

[PTAaron]

MightyMouse, I did a google search and found these:
http://sportkilt.com/category/11/Women%27s-Kilts.html
would be interesting to know how they fare... when hiking with a kilt, do you just deal with more, um, mosquito exposure?

I've been following this thread to get ideas for my wife... and I can maybe help answer this one.
As a guy that hikes in a kilt I haven't had an problems with "extra mosquito exposure" - I usually just spray my lower legs and spray the bottom edge of the kilt with bug spray and bugs don't tend to fly up the kilt.
Sportkilt.com kilts are great by the way.

[lilprincess]

I've been hiking with a sports skort and really like it. The only problem I have is the scratched up legs. I've been wearing hiking tights under them and really like that combo. Nighthauk is thinking about getting me a kilt too.

[MightyMouse]

MightyMouse, I did a google search and found these:
http://sportkilt.com/category/11/Women%27s-Kilts.html
would be interesting to know how they fare... when hiking with a kilt, do you just deal with more, um, mosquito exposure?

I haven't had any trouble with mosquitos. I carry DEET, but have only used it twice, I think. The blood-thirsty vines in Central Florida have left permanent scars...but the trade-off is one I'm not willing to make.

[Syrrka]

As for relieving myself, I hike in a sport kilt so 'dropping my drawers' is unnecessary.

So do you go "commando style", so to speak or do you just pull your undies over to one side?
I like skirts, but don't like hiking in shorts as I get a lot of scratches. What are some of the other advantages of a kilt? Ventilation? No "monkey butt?" Easier to cross a stream? Why do you refuse to hike in pants?
Curious….
Thanks!

[Syrrka]

I am 5 ft tall, and just bought an UGQ ¾ zeppelin UQ. It works perfect! I have a small GoLite Jam 50 liter and a small size Big Agnes Fria. i am a happy camper. Not hard to find small stuff nowadays, just need to look a little harder. I usually wear kids XL technical hiking clothing tho. Cheaper and works well. I love my REI kids convertible pants and the long sleeve shirt…and my kids trekking poles…..

Maybe because I am small, I have no trouble changing clothes while in my hammock. Privacy hasn't been an issue for me yet. There has been some wonderful ideas on this thread. Lots of things to think about.

[Syrrka]

Sportkilt.com kilts are great by the way.

Do you have the standard sports kilt made from the poly-blend fabric or do you have the micro-fiber hiking kilt? Do you have pockets on it?

[PTAaron]

Do you have the standard sports kilt made from the poly-blend fabric or do you have the micro-fiber hiking kilt? Do you have pockets on it?

There used to be a "hiking kilts" thread on here that had a ton of information in it, but I can't seem to locate it... strange.

I hike in a kilt from 5.11 that is a heavy ripstop type fabric that is teflon impregnated and has cargo pockets. I use the pockets for grabbing up tinder and for toting snacks.

The Sportkilt I have is a "Comfy Kilt" - it is actually made out of flannel... perfect to throw on at night when lounging around the house, so that doesn't help this discussion much.

I know the standard Sportkilt gets a lot of praise from runners, hikers, and people just looking for an inexpensive easy kilt. The standard fabric they use is supposed to be really easy to clean - that makes it popular for people that do mud runs.

Hope that helps. I just wish I could figure out where that hiking kilt thread went.

EDIT: I figured it out - it is in the "off topic donating members" section, and my membership had expired.