Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt
$84.50
Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt
Take Scottish heritage off the beaten path with the Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt. Designed for hiking, travel, festivals, camping, and everyday outdoor adventures, this lightweight kilt combines the distinctive Buchanan Ancient tartan with breathable, quick-drying microfiber fabric built for an active lifestyle.
Whether you’re heading into the mountains, spending the day at the Highland games, or simply want a lighter kilt for warm-weather wear, the Hiking Kilt gives you traditional tartan style without weighing you down.
Built for the Outdoors
Unlike heavier traditional kilts, the Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt is made from lightweight microfiber material that is breathable and quick drying. That makes it a great choice for long days on the trail, travel, outdoor events, and warmer conditions.
The pleated construction provides excellent freedom of movement, while the adjustable Velcro waistband keeps the kilt secure and comfortable throughout the day.
Move freely, stay comfortable, and enjoy the trail without sacrificing your Scottish style.
The Heritage of Buchanan Ancient
The Buchanan tartan traces its roots to the lands of Buchanan near Loch Lomond. Clan Buchanan is one of Scotland’s oldest and most recognized Highland clans, with a history connected to centuries of Scottish tradition and generations of descendants around the world.
The Buchanan Ancient tartan brings that heritage to life with a distinctive, traditional color palette that looks right at home both in the Highlands and on your favorite local trail.
Customize Your Hiking Kilt
Make your Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt work the way you want with available options including:
- Leather or nylon buckle closures for additional security and traditional-inspired styling
- Belt loops for your favorite belt or sporran chain
- Two hidden side pockets for carrying essentials without adding bulky cargo pockets
- Custom length for a personalized fit
The hidden pockets are especially useful on the trail, giving you convenient storage while maintaining the clean profile of a traditional kilt.
Lightweight. Comfortable. Adventure Ready.
From day hikes and camping trips to Scottish festivals and travel, the Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt is designed for people who actually want to move in their kilt.
The breathable microfiber construction helps keep things comfortable when the temperature rises, and the quick-drying material makes it particularly practical when your adventures involve unpredictable weather, water, or a little extra sweat.
Easy to Care For
When the adventure is over, cleanup is simple. Machine wash your Hiking Kilt in cold water with similar colors, then tumble dry on low or hang it to dry.
For sharper pleats, carefully press the fabric with an iron at approximately 75% heat.
Please note: If you choose leather buckle straps, dry cleaning is recommended to help protect the leather.
Find Your Best Fit
For the best fit, measure around your waist exactly where you want the top of the kilt to sit rather than relying on your normal pants size. Your actual kilt waist measurement will often be about two inches larger than your pants size.
For length, kneel and measure from your kilt waist to the floor for a traditional reference point, then choose the finished length that works best for you.
Stitched in America
The Buchanan Ancient Hiking Kilt is stitched in America and built to combine Scottish tradition with the performance and practicality you want outdoors.
Whether you’re hiking a mountain trail, exploring a new city, camping for the weekend, or representing Buchanan heritage at your next Scottish gathering, this is a kilt made for movement.
Pack light. Hike far. Wear your tartan.
Care Instructions
You can machine wash your kilt with similar colors on cold; tumble dry on low or hang to dry. For the sharpest pleats, press with an iron on 75% heat setting.
Please Note: If your kilt has leather buckle straps, we recommend dry cleaning as the leather will dry out with machine washing/drying.
Sizing, Shipping & Returns
See our Size Guide for help with measurements and sizing.
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Stitched in America
Get to know your kilts!
What are sewn-down pleats? Do I need belt loops? Great questions! Find out below.
Check out our Size Guide below.
All Sport Kilts are pleated, but you can give your kilt that custom fitted shape with a leaner profile by having us sew down the pleats.
The first 4-5 inches of pleats (measured from the waistband) are sewn down along the knife edge of the pleat (vertically). This provides a more refined look and makes for easier care and pressing.
Please Note: We cannot accept returns for customized goods, i.e., belt loops, sewn pleats, custom length. Please see our Size Guide below before ordering and make sure to measure carefully!
You can add two 1″ wide black leather straps and nickle-plated buckles to the opening end of your Sport Kilt. A functional, traditional looking adjustable double strap. You can also choose a Nylon Buckle Strap option as well.
While all Sport Kilts are secured with Velcro at the waistband, you can give your kilt that custom look (and added security) by adding buckles and straps.
Please Note: If you opt for the Buckles and straps, we HIGHLY recommend adding the sewn-down-pleats option as they compliment each other. We cannot accept returns for customized goods, i.e., belt loops, sewn pleats, custom length.
Nylon Buckle Straps
Leather Buckle Straps
Yes! We can fringe the opening side of your Sport Kilt for extra flair.
Please Note: We cannot accept returns for customized goods, i.e., belt loops, sewn pleats, custom length. Please see our Size Guide below before ordering and make sure to measure carefully!
Yes! We can add 2 hidden side pockets to your Sport Kilt. You won’t even know they’re there unless you’re looking for them, or you’ve got your hands in your pockets. A great custom option for those that have to have pockets on their kilts!
Please Note: It will take us a couple of days to customize your kilt with pockets before your order ships. We cannot accept returns for customized goods, i.e., belt loops, sewn pleats, custom length.
Although you don’t need a belt to hold up your kilt, we’ll be glad to add ’em so you can wear your favorite belt.
Belt loops can also be used to thread your sporran “chain-belt” through. This is the traditional use of belt loops on a kilt.
Please Note: We cannot accept returns for customized goods, i.e., belt loops, sewn pleats, custom length.
The Perfect Fit
Finding your waist size
Using a measuring tape, wrap it around your waist where you’d like the top of your kilt to sit. Don’t hold in your stomach. This measurement is usually 2″ larger than the size of your pants. You might consider giving yourself an extra inch, or so, for comfort. Take your waist measurement (in actual inches) and see where it falls in our size grid below.
Finding your length
The ideal kilt length for you: While kneeling, measure from the top of your waist (where you’d wear your kilt) to the floor. Some say your kilt should just brush against the ground when you are kneeling. Of course personal preference is the rule! Have it YOUR way.
Size |
Waist |
Length |
|
Small (S) |
25-30” |
18” |
|
Medium (M) |
27-33” |
20” |
|
Medium Long (ML) |
27-33” |
22.5” |
|
Large (L) |
34-38” |
22.5” |
|
Extra Large (XL) |
39-46” |
22.5” |
|
Extra Extra Large (XXL) |
47-54” |
22.5” |
