Men's Hiking Kilt: 3 Reasons to Take Your Kilt on Your Next Hike

Men's Hiking Kilt Overview

The men ’s Hiking Kilt is a great addition to any outdoor wardrobe. Hiking, like golf, can be a very casual sport. But unlike the golf skirt that remains confined to the golf course, the hiking kilt can be taken anywhere - and for good reason.

As we covered in our article Why Wear a Kilt?, kilts offer a variety of benefits for both men and women, In this article, we’ll focus on the nine reasons men should consider incorporating a hiking kilt into their active lifestyle.

Benefit #1: It Keeps Your Legs Cool & Dry

The traditional Scottish kilt is designed to keep your legs free by allowing air 's hiking kilt is a great alternative to pants when heading out for a hike. Here are 9 reasons why you should try kilt hiking

1. Kilts Keep You Cool

 

One of the benefits of wearing a kilt over pants is that kilts are lightweight and allow pants air  passing overhead, keeping you significantly cooler than pants would allow.

  

In 100℉ (37.7℃) desert heat, I found that my legs were significantly cooler wearing a kilt than they were in pants.

2. Kilts Reduce Chafing and Sweat pants against your skin, you reduce the chance of chafing and sweat buildup.

I\'ve hiked for days in a kilt without any issues of chafing or sweat buildup. While this isn\'t always the case with pants.

3. Kilts Provide Extra Protection Against Mosquitoes

 

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