I have a number of Utilikilts, and I'm going to brag about them just a bit. The workmanship it TOP-NOTCH! I've been wearing them quite often since 2004 or so, and I've never had an issue with any of them. My first UK was a black workman's that still looks great even though my middle-aged gut doesn't negotiate the waistline nearly as well as it once did.

I wear a chocolate workman for yard and housework since it's bulletproof. I have a khaki survival that gets daily attention in the summer due to it's easy on/easy off nature and light weight. I have a couple mockers that make it into the rotation from time to time as well.

Here's my point: A Utilikilt isn't a cheap garment. They're constructed with a lot of attention to detail, and the price does reflect that. However, you'll get every penny back out of a UK in my experience. Especially if you're looking for rugged durability.

There's my $.02