the sporran is almost as necessary as the kilt itself. Wearing tartan without the sporran is about the same as wearing a skirt with a belt. Not only does the sporran provide a place to put stuff, it also prevents wind from blowing your kilt up, and ads some protection from hmm....natural uprisings?!?

either way, the only time I'm not wearing a sporran with me kilt is when at home working on the computer or watching TV.

and yes, the problems you are having will go away should you wear your sporran close to your belt. Wear it too low and you will have all kinds of problems...