After some thoughts, both random and otherwise, I have finally decided to ask the rest of y'all what you have to say about utility kilts. Generally, I like the idea and the kilts themselves. However... isn't there always a "however" lurking in the very tall grass? Anyway, I'm not all that thrilled with the permanently attached, dangling cargo pockets. For me, they interfere with the way the kilt hangs and if you've got a mobile in one of the pockets they make for a not too comfortable lump when you're sitting anywhere.

Experimentation time! I removed the cargo pockets off of one of my two utility kilts. Hmmm... it hangs better (swish + swagger...) but, the capacity for extra stuff is removed. Easier to sit, more comfortable there but... less load on board. A true trade off. I much prefer the feel, hang and increased comfort over the cargo capacity. I removed the cargo pockets off of the other utility kilt as well. BONZER!

And, I have solved the cargo capacity problem with... A SPORRAN! I love the slash pockets: great for car keys, a small knife, change, ChapStick and the usual pocketized crap. The sporran gets the wallet, the mobile and other stuff. For me it is a pretty good combination of methods.

The pic is of me in the utility kilt before I'd removed the cargo pockets and hung the sporran.

Thoughts? Comments?