A traditional kilt, unless of a light weave, will more than stand up to getting rained upon without damage.

Too the wearer will not suffer wet trouser chafe or marination thanks to waterproof trousers.

So you win both ways.

There is another plus for if backpack camping-it can be used as another layer of insulation between you and the cold hard ground.

For many years I only had the one kilt, so it would spend weekends - holidays facing the weather: then a couple of days later appear at a formal function.

But the Brecons-horrid memories of battlecamp in winter: glad you had a better time.

James