Alright, I've been full time kilted (except at work) for over two years now, and most of that time has been in Utilikilts. I also have a sportkilt (not worth reviewing in the same company) and a Stillwater Kilt, which I have had for the last nine months or so.

In an effort to provide information to those who may not have it, here is a break down of the daily wear issues of both kilts.

Utilikilts

Several styles with various designs, makes it easy to match kilts to activities, such as the workmans for heavy work, survival for a hiking or camping trip, or mocker for dressy event.

Range of materials, again allowing options based on weather, activity, etc...

Pockets - The UK's real signature feature is the pockets. They are immense, and hold virtually anything you think you might need. I have carried paperback books, electronics, keys, cash, wallets, bottles of water, tools, and tons of other stuff all at the same time. The UK pockets really make them nice kilts to wear on a daily basis, as its so easy to take your stuff with you, and yet still have it be placed into different compartments for quick use. As an example, a common load for me in a UK Workman would be pager in a small side pouch, wallet in side pocket, keys in same pocket large folding knife in other small side pouch, PDA in that side pocket, cash in that same pocket, pen in pen pocket.
In fact, the worst thing about the pockets is my girlfriends tendency to leave her purse behind, because I can carry her wallet, phone, and keys too!

Wash/Care is also simple, its really just as easy as taking care of a cotton T-shirt. When its dirty, just wash it in cold water and either tumble dry or hang it, and iron if its wrinkly. Usually I dont even have to do that as I tumble dry and remove and hang it up immediately, so it doesnt wrinkle.

Stillwater Kilt (Standard)

Even though overall weight of material might be more, the kilt moves more freely due to the depth and number of pleats. Its a real pleasure to walk in.

The material also seems to keep you both warmer and cooler than a UK under the same conditions, and of course both beat pants in the heat, no doubt.

The lack of pockets is a BIG drawback to me, as that means I have to jam everything into my sporran or leave it behind. On the one hand, that means either I carry a great heavy lump "just above me boys", or I am without things I am accustomed to having, and often use. If I DO take everything with me, finding it when I need it is a chore. (it will invariably be on the bottom, whatever it is, when I need it)

Care is a bit more problematic than a UK, as it doesnt seem to hold up to the washer or dryer as well. Its either dry clean, or use Dryel type of home drycleaning kit. Still, Dryel does a poor job of actually removing dirt or stains from the garment, so that requires at least some spot washing by hand, and of course the ironing process is vital as the pleats are not sewn in.

The SWK is a lot dressier however, and is far more suitable for formal events than a UK in most cases. It is actually just as comfortble to wear, if not even more so than a UK, except for the weight of a loaded sporran.

Traditional style kilts ARE a bit more prone to accidental exposure however, since their wider aprons tend not to fall in your lap as easily as the narrower UK aprons.

All in all, the main weakness of the SWK or any traditional styled kilt is the lack of pockets, at least for me. I am planning on getting a SWK nylon cargo sporran however, so at least the organizational problem of the traditional sporran should be solved, though the weight located in one place will still be a weakness.

I do really enjoy my SWK however, and am committed to buying at least a few more and wearing them more frequently than I have been. If I can get away without wearing the sporran for whatever reason, they are so light and easy feeling, they are great to walk in.