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@MINI-ME666

29 күн бұрын

i sow you in cases 2-3 immediately!

For a long time I've thought a kilt was one of the most intelligent articles of clothing, this video explains why.

@refinedbrass

3 жыл бұрын

ive been thinking of changing to wearing a toga also

@khalil7011

3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I go out in the country I usually bring a wool blanket along with me and this video explains why, it's the most versatile piece of kit.

@uatu3021

3 жыл бұрын

@@refinedbrass In the right climate it works.

@k9six185

3 жыл бұрын

@@uatu3021 Scotland has a pretty nasty climate...not the north pole.....but still

@DaDunge

Жыл бұрын

@@k9six185 I mean it's got harsher climate than anywhere on the brittish isles but it's got nothing on Scandinavia.

Hello in Chile we have a traditional garment that fulfilled the same function to get warm, bundle up and protect from cold and rain, but is more like a poncho. It is called the Castilla blanket (Manta de Castilla) is made with sheep's wool, it is used a lot in places like Chiloe and southern Chile where the weather is rainy in the winter.

@sticksnstonespatriot1728

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, sir.

@rm8874

2 жыл бұрын

I tried looking up where to get one as Ive always liked ponchos and all Im finding are giant flour tortillas and so many "Native, yoga, Mexican blankets" that are just patterns from old Clint Eastwood films so I figured Id just ask, how does one in the US acquire a good one?

@OldBuggaboo

2 жыл бұрын

This is fascinating! This is a perfect example of peoples from entirely different parts of the world developing the same techniques to deal with the world around them.

@tlockerk

2 жыл бұрын

Are still worn by Pueblo peoples in Northern New Mexico Mountains. Works well so long as nont a lot of wind (learned that in North Dakota).

@a24-45

2 жыл бұрын

@@rm8874 Hi, I have a gorgeous heavyish open front poncho from South America, its in natural undyed alpaca/sheeps wool and I've had it for 40 odd years. I used it as a bed blanket for my kids when they were little, and now it's back in use as a poncho and still looks just the same. 100% natural wool fibres never show signs of thinning, pilling or stretching, they definitely last a lifetime. If you're buying online, you first want to take a close look at what a quality authentic wool poncho looks like. Browse "vintage alpaca poncho" ( chilean/argentininan/ Peruvian/ Brazilian) or "vintage ruana colombian" (add the word "traditional" if you want to see historical pics too). This should bring up photos of eBay and Etsy items which are the real thing, not modern synthetic fashion items. ( But ignore the "AD:Shop" images which as you found out, are mostly cheap copies! :)). Real woven wool is unmistakable in good eBay and Etsy photos and you are bound to find an authentic poncho at an insanely low price for wool (compared to brand new) and probably hardly even used. Another option would be to hunt down South American/Latin arts and crafts stores/market stalls -- there's usually some, if there is a South American community in your city or region. Good luck with your search!

I think the Scotts deserve some kudos for creating a cloak/dress hybrid for men, similar to cultures formed in much warmer climates. Yet, they did it in a way that keeps you warm, alive, and still let your balls breath.

@The411

Жыл бұрын

Scotts balls certainly hang lower. Freedom and gravity...

@dukesupdaisy8839

Жыл бұрын

Priorities man got to have them

@josmond3504

Жыл бұрын

Yes or they couldn't work out how to make trousers...oh the wind blows high the wind blows low all the people want to know....Donald where's your trousers!

@deereeid1290

Жыл бұрын

It isn't a dress if you think about. They wore clothes underneath; they had long hose; it was only after WWII the whole "Scottish men don't wear anything under their kilt" happened. It is basically a blanket wrapped around the body.

@deereeid1290

Жыл бұрын

@@josmond3504 They wore clothes underneath; they had long hose; it was only after WWII the whole "Scottish men don't wear anything under their kilt" happened.

In the Scout organisation where I grew up, there is a thing called a "Siebensachenfahrt"- a trip where you should be as efficient as possible in what you pack, and ideally only carry seven things total with you. Backpack, clothing, and sleeping bag included. So, having a Great Kilt, which is one thing that can function as multiple others, would be incredibly useful for such a trip.

@josmond3504

Жыл бұрын

Don't take anything.

@RichardLeslieWhereat

Жыл бұрын

@@josmond3504 Go completely skuzzer you mean?

@greenhellrecords979

Жыл бұрын

Fahrt

@quantenanatomie969

Жыл бұрын

In welchem Bund warst du?

@thegentlemanpirate6844

Жыл бұрын

@@quantenanatomie969 CPD

Really well made and fascinating, with the added bonus of beautiful wild scenery. Excellent video.

@brucejames2508

2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find one?

@j.s.connolly8579

2 жыл бұрын

@@brucejames2508 Ummm You don't "FIND" One lad... You MAKE ONE! You get about Minimum of 8 to 10 yrds. of WOOL or WOOL/Synthetic Blend plaid fabric that does not and SHOULD NOT be a Registered "Tartan". It should be as close to 60 inches wide as possible. OR two. 8 to 10 yrds. @ 30 or 35 inches wide and you sew them together matching the pattern as CLOSE to each other as possible? THEN You hand pleat it up EVERY TIME You wear it... Put a belt under it at JUST Below waist level as it will drop a bit when you stand up. THEN, you tighten the belt, making SURE you have your "Sporran" and any Knives/Dirks on the belt as well. Once you stand up, you can then arrange the upper part that falls OVER the belt in a multiple of ways. THAT is how you Have/Wear the GREAT KILT! I hope this helps you. I wear one ALL the TIME so I know how it all works! :D Joe

@carmenortiz5294

2 жыл бұрын

@@j.s.connolly8579 Or you buy one and someone else makes it for you.

@acefeace66

2 жыл бұрын

I spotted you each time. A special trait of mine haha spotting inconsistencies within surrounding environments. Must say that indeed it took me a few moments. I give you claim to simple camouflage an A+ ✌🏻 BRAVO MON AMI!

@dtulip1

2 жыл бұрын

And HUMOUR

Someone needs to introduce him to Bernadette Banner. I’d love to see them collaborate.

@SonsOfLorgar

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Especially now when Bernadette moved to the UK! (Though I think she lives somewhere down in England)

@Loostyc

2 жыл бұрын

They would make beautiful babies. 😃

@emilypadron9664

2 жыл бұрын

@@Loostyc that’s such an odd thing to say about two people neither of us know personally.

@Loostyc

2 жыл бұрын

@@emilypadron9664 that's what one says when two people are both pretty. 🤷‍♂️

@karinefonte516

2 жыл бұрын

@@Loostyc Indeed, but it kinda sound... weird to jump from total strangers to children. Let's say they would look, if it happened, a lovely couple.

It is fascinating that saris in India are also the same unstitched length of fabric and both 9 yards and 5.5 yards to wear. I think unstitched fabric of something beautiful such as cotton hand loom or plaid is a precious thing. I love the simplicity and multi-functionality and sustainability of it.

@gideonpedari9881

6 ай бұрын

I was about to say how fascinating it was that both scotland and india came up with this. Some designs just work

@josephfarrugia2350

2 ай бұрын

Somehow I can't imagine Indian ldies taking off their saris to craft up sleeping/camping solutions like the ones mentioned in the video.

I can attest to the great kilt's warming capabilities. I wore mine to a party in a cabin up in the the hills here in Sweden. In mid february. Spent most of the party out in the foot deep snow I was so warm and cosy that I forgot my jacket when I walked the 6 kilometers home and only realised it the next day.

@lewisnunn2093

Жыл бұрын

Why would you fabricate a story such as this.

@annedavis3340

Жыл бұрын

@@lewisnunn2093 why would you assume that, and care enough to resurrect a comment that's from a year ago? So strange.

@lewisnunn2093

Жыл бұрын

@@annedavis3340 calm down Anne

@annedavis3340

Жыл бұрын

@@lewisnunn2093 calm down lewis

@THESLICKNESSEDM

Жыл бұрын

That was the mead lol

I always hoped that the paid would come back. That people in Scotland and all over the world would rediscover this wonderful piece of ancestral design. I think you have done some fantastic work and the tradition is starting to turn alive again... Cracking vid Tom!!

@FandabiDozi

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! :D

@OldNavajoTricks

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer my plaid to my made kilts, I fold it in half before pleating though so no bustle or fly to mess with.

@DT-sb9sv

3 жыл бұрын

They do sell modern tactical hiking kilts of light weight material. I didn't know it had so many practical uses. Love the history of it.

@maxmustermann5538

3 жыл бұрын

@@disconneck1363 heat is mainly a question of water and sun burn. Cold really kills without proper clothing. But it is easier to protect you from it with more clothing. I have experienced 44°C to -24°C. The worst always are with high moisture 0-5 wet rain is cold as -15 sometime. And 30 tropical is worse then 44 desert.

@PowerPivotLeadership

2 жыл бұрын

@@disconneck1363 Indian draped clothing is made of lightweight cotton. Men wear dhotis through the entire hot season, and women, saris; both are similar in size and shape to the plaid.

About the camouflage pictures, in first picture i am not sure, but in the other two, i found you after two seconds. But i was clearly searching for you, and knew what i was looking for. If i would just hike in the Highlands, than i would run into your ambush for sure.

@tehwhaffle3088

3 жыл бұрын

same the first one is nuts

@pabloapostar7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@tehwhaffle3088 At the start of the video I was thinking those plaids match the landscape well; so when he brought up camouflage I laughed. In the second one he is moving so easy but I thought his butt was where his head was. In the last one his face is entirely exposed so easy. First one no clue. The scene just before the first one also no clue until he moves.

@tehwhaffle3088

2 жыл бұрын

@@pabloapostar7275 it's really cool honestly i want a big tartan like that

@pabloapostar7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@tehwhaffle3088 Ditto. That jacket also.

@krungstar4541

2 жыл бұрын

First one is centre near the tree. But goes to show the excellence of the camo!!

I’m in the commercial interior design industry and wool is, to this day, one of the most important textiles produced. It’s inherently flame resistant, requiring no chemical processing, warm when wet, and doesn’t hold on to odors. Along with silk, wool is G-d’s perfect textile.

@karynwith-a-y6686

2 жыл бұрын

Amen:)

@susanpendell4215

2 жыл бұрын

Not so much silk. Silk doesn't breathe and makes one sweat.

@jordansmithson9602

2 жыл бұрын

Natural fibers are the best way to go IMO.

@oscarosullivan4513

2 жыл бұрын

Well worn by British or Irish Fire fighters until the late 80’s

@laurebourgeois7256

2 жыл бұрын

And im allergic to it. Great lol

What fascinates me the most about this, is the creativity that goes into figuring out how to fold and wrap a piece of cloth to achieve results for such diverse tasks! Knots are another thing that I don't understand. How do people come up with knots? Amazing stuff!

@ctiyboy1

2 жыл бұрын

trial and error over hundreds of years generally

@lmaoparkes3199

2 жыл бұрын

@@ctiyboy1 beat me to the punch lol

@poetsrear

2 жыл бұрын

If you didn't have a computer screen from which to draft unsustainable stimulation from and instead faced 6 months of dark winter, a rope and a dire need to get that rope tied come the spring again, I'm sure you'd come up with some knots too....

@gregholl5011

Жыл бұрын

Practice knots instead of watching TV

@kelseybishop3593

Жыл бұрын

When you live in nature, you become naturally interested in crafts such as knots because they make life so much nicer. As an outdoors person, the skill of tying knots has been a staple of survival, from tying tarps to lashing poles, reparing (bodgying) broken equipment, building a tree house or picking a coconut, sailing, knots are the second most important skill next to making a fite and finding food. To learn knots, just practice. I recommend learning how to abseil but not essential. Just buy some nice rope and play with it, maybe tie up your lover lol

The army in the USA used to issue each person a long wool blanket. It makes so much sense to use wool. Amazing history of the kilt.

@ronv6637

Жыл бұрын

SLM, look at old photos of Civil War to Spanish-American War soldiers and how it was carried/worn( rolled or folded and wrapped over shoulder to opposite waist). Where could they have learned that?

@xxxxxx5868

8 ай бұрын

They have the woobie now (poncho liner). Does the same job, just a bit cheaper to make then wool

@yindao2830

7 ай бұрын

It still does.

This reminds me of when I was 12 years old and I picked up a Nintendo Magazine that had how to dress yourself like a ninja using clothe folded the right way to cover your head. The same feeling applies watching this video at the age of 44 for some reason. I am neither Japanese nor Scottish , but these things fascinate me to no end.

My father has worked in the outdoor industry designing clothes and researching/developing fabrics (natural, blends, and synthetics) for some time. Him and I both say that wool is hands down our favorite. It’s hard to beat such a powerful tool that evolution has hammered out over thousands of years. Synthetics are precise and excel in specific areas. But nothing feels quite as well rounded as wool. Love your videos! Share them with friends and family all the time. Since having a daughter I’ve been much more into my ancestry. Can’t wait to share this versatile bit of heritage with my family while camping, hiking, and living.

@BeastyBite

Жыл бұрын

recycled plastics, way easier to find, create and use, less energy usage, less space needed, way cheaper, breathable and warm. not as compressable as down and not as fast drying as whool but superior when produced the right way. especially in a hypercapitalistic mass consuming society.

I really need to go to bed, but this is absolutely fascinating.

PLEASE DO a video on Earasaids! I’m just starting into historical costumes and REALLY want to create an Earasaid (and appropriate undergarments)!

@_Tree_of_Life_

3 жыл бұрын

I second this motion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@hmmachin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@morrisminor72

2 жыл бұрын

Ohh, yes please!

@somewhereinoregon541

2 жыл бұрын

Oh please do!

@mkbuike7895

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made one for wear in a historical group. It’s the same…long length of wool, wrapped and draped. Pause the video on the image and you can figure it out.

@4:42 "a big, untailored blanket, four to five meters long and 1.5 centimeters wide". You may call that a blanket, mate, but I call it a ribbon. I'm sure you meant 1.5 METERS wide. 😉

@lindaw4579

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clarification. I kept thinking I was hearing this wrong.

@DiscoverJesus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarification I thought he was an incredibly small man

@susanpendell4215

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha

@deffdefying4803

3 ай бұрын

turns out he's just very small. to him it really is a blanket

Thank you for the wealth of information. my grandmothers brother( my great uncle ) was a McKay their father was an early settler to New Zealand. & as a highland shepherd was involved in NZ early sheep runs ("walks" in Scotland) remember wool was VERY valuable once! His two sons were somewhat weird & used to disappear into the "high country" of the southern alps (bloody high mountains of NZ south Island. ) Sometimes for months! we were told they took great kilt only and a supply of oatmeal . they explored huge areas , sometimes bringing back gold .NZ had a goldrush period. But they were somewhat strange, never married , gave their sisters regular stashes of cash & disappeared again ---Sort of mountain happy! They drew maps of the country they explored & gave them to a surveyor friend Reputedly they dampened the woollen kilt before sleeping in it as the damp wool generates warmth. I was always doubtful of some of the stories (NINE YARDS?) but your demonstration shows this to be possible! My fathers family claim descent from Robert Bruce so its all a little interesting! Thanks for the good variety of methods! I have woven a bit of homespun but life got busy when I planned to be "retired" so now in my 80s time is shorter! thanks again!

As a Scottish person this is so fascinating to me, I love to learn about my ancestors so thank you for a well edited and interesting video

That was very informative! During the Maori Wars in New Zealand a lot of the soldiers from the Empire took to wearing blankets as kilts as they found them perfect for New Zealand's bush which is thick, rugged, very wet, and cold! Thanks for keeping the knowledge of our ancestors alive! God bless you

@Jo3M

Жыл бұрын

Many of our settler mountain passes are named after or by Scottish people. I'm guessing due to their incredible ability to survive in difficult climates and terrain

Our ancestors had a lot of knowledge that they had gathered over hundreds or even thousands of generations and much if not all of that knowledge and wisdom is useful as well as applicable to our lives today. Thank you for rediscovering and making available this timeless knowledge for our use today, great video, thanks again.

@jazzbo13

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@dragonmaster391

2 жыл бұрын

Think about all the informations our ancestors learned/discovered that got lost to time. information that would have been passed down in a master to student tradition, until the chain got broken for whatever reason. So then we either need to rediscover or relearn information our ancestors knew that we dont. So much had to be known that has been forgotten, it just takes one generation for the information to be lost. There is an interesting Theory that mankind had a great reset/amnesia and civilization and culture had to start over. Where cataclysmic events about 12000 years ago wiped out most of the population on the world, and that the survivors were hunter gatherers or such that had the ability to survive, but not all the knowledge of the world. That our recent ancestors were in a similar position of needing to relearn and redevelop knowledge their ancestors lost. All I know for sure is the more we learn about our ancestors, the more we learn how intelligent they really were, perhaps to the point that they were smarter than us. For example in modern times people rely on their phone or other technology to do things for them, while our ancestors didnt have such tech. This means that they would have had to know how to do it and do it regularly on their own, unlike how most people couldn't be able to without the tech.

@NikosKatsikanis

Жыл бұрын

@@dragonmaster391 gd points

@TheWestIsDead

Жыл бұрын

Not that extreme. 20 generations if they all have kids at 20 is 400 years. If they have kids later then the generational spread goes further. 80 to 100 generations is enough to go back to the time of Jesus Christ.

@deffdefying4803

3 ай бұрын

@@dragonmaster391 the alternative is that they started writing things on paper instead of just saying it. then the paper just decomposed after a while, as it tends to do, so the information was lost.

As camouflage, your bow is what gave you away. The color stuck out opposed to the foliage and deadwood around you. To be fair, by the time someone noticed that, you'd notice them, and be ready to put an arrow in them XD

I don't think ppl really understand how hard it is to hike and talk smoothly without being winded.. Haha I used to be in great shape and was an avid hiker until last year I got a heart infection.....😢.so now i just watch your videos and imagine what it must be like to be in the highlands....

This reminded me of Soviet army cloak-tents. Very similar concept, just with modern materials based on Russian traditional yepancha cloaks. Unlike the plaid it had buttons and belt loops though. Right now it's very popular among the lightweight backpackers. Maybe you can try it out for comparison.

@vanhetgoor

Жыл бұрын

It won't be as fashionable.

@owenbartrop8963

Жыл бұрын

@@vanhetgoor yeh cause its all about fashion ay

@foxhoundoutdoor8431

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes, the legendary Plash Palatka!

First question: are you still breathing? Jocko: GOOD. ;)

@FandabiDozi

3 жыл бұрын

Love a bit of Jocko!

@YllwNinja82

3 жыл бұрын

No air? GOOD!

Wool is a perfectly engineered substance, and keeps the sheep quite warm in most any weather. I admire it all the more the more I knit and spin and process it from raw fleece. It can be as fine as Prince Will's fairy baby blanket or as tough as the fibers in an old and durable rug. Thanks for your video explaining the use and wearing of a plaidie.

I’m the first born American in my family, I hike the Appalachian trail in a kilt (depending on weather and temperature, if it’s hot I’m wearing shorts, if it’s cooler I’m wearing my kilt, and if it’s at or below -7 Celsius I wear my cold weather pants) doing that earned me the trail name plaid

You can tell how much time and effort went into making a high quality and informative video like this. Thank you for this, Tom. I saw him in the last two but missed the first, extremely impressive how camouflaged it was.

Kjalta, old Norse meaning folded blanket :-) "Survival, the ancient and noble art of not bloody dying." ^Beloved quote of an old instructor, not my wisdom.

I had no idea a kilt was One Extraordinary Piece of stunning woolen fabric !!! Wow

Also beneficial, when it's getting too shabby and needs replacing, the old woolen kilt can be felted making it even warmer to use as a blanket filling in a duvet or sewn together for a jacket, woven/braided as a rug, etc.

If you sold plaids I’d buy one instantly. Start selling them man!!

This was absolutely fascinating, I never knew it had so many functions, just amazing, I will never call it a skirt again I swear it.

Excellent video! I didn't realize how versatile the plait really was. My dad taught me the basics but you've gone the extra steps and revealed much. Thanks for educating the world to our clever ancestors' skills!

The explanation of the deer hide shows the intelligent design in creation. Fantastic!

@grakkerful

Жыл бұрын

LOL, or the proof of evolution.

For really good camouflage, you have to hide your face and hands, so situation 3 was easy. I did not see you in the first landscape tho, so it does work

@ataphelicopter5734

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point - humans are programmed to recognise faces, so having your head visible will give away your position very easily (although your hands are generally less easily recognised)

That was worth a whole history course and cost me $0 in tuition. Great!

I’m a simple traveler decedent from Henry Clan and I was able to learn how to wear my us military issue green wool blanket as a kilt It’s very warm and delightful thank you for making these videos

This video is amazing! You go through so many awesome things about the great kilt. This is seriously one of the best and most informational videos I've seen in a long time. You've got my subscription and I can't wait to see what other content you have!

I think Tom should bring his highland plaids and dirks to the great Pacific Northwest. He can hike to his hearts content without fear of the SAS tracking him down for brandishing a dangerous weapon.

@miked4152

3 жыл бұрын

I agree he should come to the great Northwest. I would love to do some primitive backpacking and hikes in a great kilt. I finally purchased one last year and have only used it for renaissance fairs and costume parties. I love bushcrafting also. So please come when the airlines allow it. 😁👍

@OldNavajoTricks

3 жыл бұрын

A good portion of troopers are Scots themselves so there may be a conflict of interest lol Ach we cudnae feynd thae boy aye!

I feel we need to turn kilts into streetwear. I'd love to see this pushed further... every day carry with the great kilt... lets start showing up to the board room!

@w.reidripley1968

Жыл бұрын

A Highlander's EDC was his dirk in the auld feuding days. More modernly, his sgian. Heck, Cold Steel offers some small knives that would be like hypermodern sgians.

Now I understand a LOT more about my heritage ❤ we make a cocoon for our Grandkids by laying a thick blanket on the floor, folding it in 3 , flip it over, put the pillow inside at one end. The child goes inside, 2 layers under, one layer on top, their weight keeps it closed all night. They sleep warm and snug.

This video was so informative and well shot! I was not expecting such detailed tests and comparisons.. keep up the good work !

I'm really curious to see about the earasaid! Especially with your spin on utility and multipurpose outdoors and not just as some fancy fashion.

Waiting on the info for the ladies' garment. 🙋👍

@dusky6280

3 жыл бұрын

No

@holland9199

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry… 🙄 this is a “Guy thing” you know wilderness and all 😂 LoL 😆

@wolfkitty42

2 жыл бұрын

@@holland9199 Seems like a you thing to say dumb stuff... 🙄

@daphneraven9439

2 жыл бұрын

Holland GIVANCHI: What a strange thing to say!

I make penannular pins similar to the one you use, when I'm forging I imagine myself in an ancestral Scottish setting, it's very inspiring

Very well done and very informative video regarding the sensible and realistic utilization and wearing of the great kilt. I’ve seen a lot of videos for the host paul’s a little bit short but this one is about the best I’ve seen. Good work, excellent!

Those long synthetic outdoor jackets/coats inhibit the hip flexors and thats very annoying. You can feel this when doing leaps, long upwards steps and with some jackets even just from normal walking. Maintaining mobility is so crucial... The traditional clothing in the video seem to allow for much flexible movement.

@LeraSvThatKemetovskaya

2 жыл бұрын

I am also angry with modern coats / jackets. it is simply impossible to raise your hands or sit down in them!

@sveingustavhoff1188

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeraSvThatKemetovskaya only good for stationary use... glad to see someone else more interested in good movement

@LeraSvThatKemetovskaya

2 жыл бұрын

​@@sveingustavhoff1188 Also, I am still very infuriated by the fact that now almost all clothes in stores are made of synthetics. And if you come across something natural, then it is either very expensive or the wrong style.

@jamescanjuggle

2 жыл бұрын

i feel the frustration every time i need to cycle and the coat just bunches up awkwardly at my hips, and things like phones start digging in😅 theyre just not meant for running/jumping

@sveingustavhoff1188

Жыл бұрын

@@Spearca i now have a coat and I like it, but it's because it has buttons. Open buttons furthest down ensures more mobility. Living on this earth I often find the need to squat down for something. I was sceptical to coats but this winter it was jolly good. I withdraw my earlier view of coats as bad and thank you for the reminder of the distinction between a jacket and a coat

why did i think of monty python during the camouflage part? this is a fantastic video. i hope to be able to afford a plaid one day.

@chromegirl7546

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@wolfthequarrelsome504

3 жыл бұрын

Because you're brainwashed into thinking like a Sasanach.

@EphemeralTao

2 жыл бұрын

Demonstrating the value of not being seen. I was half-expecting explosions at the end.

@beaksofeagles

2 жыл бұрын

It took me quite a while to work out that this was NOT a spoof show.

@wolfkitty42

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was the landscape.

This is such a fascinating lesson! Thanks for illuminating the history and usefulness of the plaid, and with such alacrity!

Fantastic video! Super interesting information, concise, well shot and edited-great work!

A video about how they're made and dyed would be awesome!

@ayriana22

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Secrets of the Castle series, they go into 13thc methods for creating blue dye from woad and dying fabric, among other fascinating things.

@patrikfurberg6494

2 жыл бұрын

Look at motor blanket. Evert army has have them 2x2.5 meters 100woll and 5mm thick5-.50 us. Every Army has have them before so army surplus!

@hanzosbm1

2 жыл бұрын

It's all fun and games till it's time to start waulking the wool. Between the "chemicals" used, to the hard work (I was able to participate in a demonstration years ago, and it'll take it out of you) it's easy to understand why plaids were so valuable.

I have had a great kilt for years now, tucked away in a crate... every time I put it on, my bosom and behind were suspiciously left uncovered...🤔... operator error no doubt 😇. Guess it’s time to pull it out and give it another try... look out, ya young men... partially naked gigi possibly heading your way 😃. Much love, Tom, from Maine, USA. Stay safe, lad. Enjoy your videos so much !!! ❤️❤️🙏🙏

@alzathoth

3 жыл бұрын

that sounds very strange. is your kilt too small for you maybe? 🤔

@myrajackson-rain5483

3 жыл бұрын

@@alzathoth No, it’s a great kilt, over 10 feet long and 42 inches wide. I just don’t wrap it correctly... operator error, definitely. I love the way Tom tells how to manage that, tho... I’ll keep trying 🤪

@AgnusCavichioliPereira

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, what are the odds this becomes a fashion trend?

@plainsimple442

2 жыл бұрын

Myra, I am from Maine, that's the problem. ha ha

Wow, I'm impressed! And I also like the landscape, very beautiful!

Sharing this video in our historical reenactment group. extremely interesting, thank you so much for your hard work & clear explanation. going to binge your channel tomorrow.

13:56 you remind me of Frodo with his elven cloak at the Black Gates in Lord of the Rings: Two Towers

This is such a gem of a video. So educational, entertaining, and aesthetically pleasing. The time flew by as every minute was carefully selected and presented!

Great video, informative, fun, and clear. I wish all KZread videos were this good.

As a woman that dresses as close I can to 17th cent. woman in modern clothing. This is glorious. Can't wait to see the female version!

Thanks. Now, I want one and I already stand out as a weirdo! Joking aside, I'm intrigued. What I meant with being a weirdo is that I dislike modern attire both from functionality and aesthetics. I got a full 1920s attire for rainy days and it's so much better than a rain jacket that doesn't even keep the butt dry and has a flimsy hood. When I'm hiking, I also wear a shemagh on my head rather than a cap as it's better dealing with sweat and multifunctional.

Hey Dozi, do you ever plan on making a video on where you got all of your traditional highlander clothing? Like the wool jacket, bonnet, belted plaid, shirts and all that? I’m trying to collect proper traditional Scottish highlander clothing but I don’t really know where I could find the real stuff and not fake stuff.

@ingeleonora-denouden6222

Жыл бұрын

I watched until the end hoping he would tell where to buy that wool fabric. But he didn't 😞

@mpetersen6

7 ай бұрын

​@@ingeleonora-denouden6222 He's leaving the hunting and gathering to you.

Cool style in and of itself, also the landscape is gorgeous

Thanks for the great video content you put out brother. Have you ever talked about stories of the old higlanders or the Jacabites? Would be interesting to hear a story or 2 from a true Scotsman rather then Hollywood. Stay safe brother. Peace ✌

This reminds me a lot of Lindybeige's discussion of woolen cloaks, he even talks about penannular brooches

I absolutely love this channel. So glad I found you. So very interesting. I appreciate your hard work and historical info.

A solid overview of the plaid, very informative. Also clearly demonstrates The Value of Not Being Seen.

I love how it doubles as a blanket and more. I always wondered how their legs didn't freeze in that cold wet region

@w.reidripley1968

Жыл бұрын

Hefty socks in particular. The massiveness of the knee joint seems to resist cold better than you might think.

fun fact onions make a dye of bright bright yellow.

@swedneck

3 жыл бұрын

We use this in sweden for dyeing eggs at easter! Just wrap an egg in some onion peel and it goes a lovely dark yellow shade when boiled.

@mr.dieleman6374

3 жыл бұрын

i tried to dye some nettle fibers by boiling them in onion skins. it did work, but not incredibly well.

@4_am

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.dieleman6374 I've only done it will wool and got a lovely bright golden yellow. But it was 20 odd years ago in school. Went off to read about it and its colours can be meh to good.

@Loribyn

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.dieleman6374 Next time, try adding salt to your dye-bath -- or vinegar, it depends on fabric. I've found salt best for cotton or linen; but on wool, vinegar works best (however, the lanolin will have to be replaced after this processing).

@daphneraven9439

2 жыл бұрын

Sinnergism: Tyvk 4 this info! :)

This was fascinating, informative, interesting, and well made. Really happy to have found this channel.

Thanks for the great video! I definitely want my own great kilt now. Another example of how ancestral skills and methods can be revived to aid in our Survival.

a very interesting video. just a clarification: tartana is a two-wheeled carriage covered with cloth. Tartan exists in the Spanish language and refers to the typical plaid fabric of the kilt

Just need to say, you had me captivated all the way through!

Excellent video. Our family has always been quite proud of our Scottish heritage and this video helps me connect with my history. If I can find the right material, I hope to make a great kilt someday. Thanks loads for your time and effort! -J.R. Wallace (in Colorado, USA).

Very informative, really well presented and an overall joy to watch! I was only able to spot you in the 2nd of the 3 camoflag tasks, that extra bit of distance really bumps up the effectiveness

My mind is just blown right now. I had absolutely.no idea how rugged, sturdy, and robust the highland ways were. This turns everything I expected about Scotland on its head. These skills are on par if not more practical than other more well known survival skills from other cultures.

@jamesblakeley4329

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what you originally thought?

7:45 really shows the effectiveness of that 3500 year old Digital Camouflage.

Love the history lesson, and the amazing ways the thing can be used! Did actually spot you in all the landscapes, but, the first one, I had three possible spots picked, you were in the second one; in the second scene it was pretty obvious; and the third actually had me thrown for about five minutes until I realized rocks don't have regular squares outlined in red... Great video!

Wow! So interesting! I have never imagined how multifunctional the kilt is.

Super informative and entertaining! Also some of those areas you were in were just simply beautiful

The lady in the earasaid at 5:29 is of clan Urquhart, my maternal grandmother's clan. Cool to see this particular illustration in a Fandabi Dozi video!

WOW, very informational! And the water-resistancy! just wow! Thank you for the video! 🙏💙

Thank you for this! Not only is it wonderful listening to your lovely accent, you provided me with some very interesting historical information. You’ve got a new fan!

It has been some time since you last uploaded a video but this was totally worth the waiting time

I love functional history like this. Always great to hear information like this.

I have never wanted a kilt more in my life now✨🤩 awesome channel!!

Loved this! And fascinated by the similarities between the great kilt and the sari...

This was so engaging. I learned AND I had fun!

Brilliant! A great look into the history of the plaid and how it can be an indispensable piece of kit even today!

So the answer to the great old question "what's under the Kilt?" Obviously something! That was rather informative, good Sir! I know the nature of wool, the innovation on using it is a blessing.

This video is great. Thank you so much for making it. Scotland has always fascinated me with it's rich history and rugged landscape,, one day, God willing I will visit this beautiful country

Been a minute since you added a video. But WOW going to need to watch this a few more times to absorb it all. THANK YOU

great! after sweating for ages inside gore-tex garments I am going back to wool, leather, and waxed canvas. In South America we have the exceedingly practical woollen poncho, which I use frequently, and from my Australian experience I brought back lanolin to treat it and my sweaters. I think I would also like to try the great kilt, it looks so classy! and since I am also partly irish (at this very moment I am enjoying my Guinness and eating clams) it also serves as a link to my celtic heritage... here in W. Patagonia it gets quite chilly, wet and above all, extremely windy, so my under-layer has always been woollen garments from NZ. As outer garment a nice crude wool sweater and an old swedish navy wool jacket, besides my felt basque beret and my heavy indigenous poncho complete the attire. A fine alpaca wool scarf is also a must, and if you happen to ride, some sheep skin chaps would also be needed. This all is quite heavy BUT even if it gets wet it would keep you warm... try to do this with polyester (which is also not environmental friendly)

Your content is super cozy. It's great to wind down with.

Splendid! This makes me appreciate the cleverness of my ancestors even more

WOOOO! Even though I hate wearing dresses, I'm super excited to learn more about the Earasaid!

Hey man, sweet vid! I’ll have to get a wool blanket like that for sure. Super versatile

The end point about buy well but once is probably the most important part of the video

What a delightful, informative video! The landscapes are just beautiful! Parts of it reminds me of the area where I grew up here in the USA and brought back some heartwarming memories! When viewed through the lens of historical fact, a kilt makes perfect sense given its utilitarian versatility. Even in the more muted colorways, their form still looks as great as its functionality, in my humble opinion.