Guys,
OK, I am new to kilts and pretty much disconnected from any "living" relative whoever wore one.

I purchased my first kilt last winter and have owned 5 (not all at one time). Clearly, I like and understand the advantages of the kilt itself.

However, I just don't get sporrans. Their placement seems awkward, they seem overly large and the expensive ones are made of dead animal skins.

There clearly are better ways to "store" items like pockets, so why the sporran? What are the advantages?