I apologise that I am not photogenic and so do not show the kilt in a good light.
The TREK kilt has 2 side pockets, each with an inner larger and outer smaller. I don't like things in my trouser pockets when hiking. So my first reaction was "I won't be using those" : WRONG !! for me the perfect height to just drop hand into either inner or outer, and because they 'float' on top of the kilt, and are not inside it, they don't intrude. I used them a lot for quick access, phone/camera, tissues, trail mix.
I was initially unsure of the higher waist placement of kilt vs trousers. But turned out that the kilt being higher is much more flattering of my reducing but still protruding belly, as it holds it in a little and creates a better line. Of course the rucksack waist belt still cuts in low, but at least there is just the rucksack waiststrap without trouser belt. The one day wearing trousers in very bad rain, I really noticed the difference.
The days with showers, the kilt kinda just brushed them off. And dried out faster than I expected.
None of the places I stayed had appropriate hangers for the evening, and of course I didn't bring one. So overall I am surprised how much it stood up to wear and use.
As I said in previous post, many more conversations started with other walkers and with locals than I recall when being "just another walker". The TREK being plain solid colour, I was able to answer questions about my origin easily on the basis that it is "clan-less" and open to anyone, even a Brit with tenuous Irish connection.
Calls of nature were easily handled, either straight lift or the TREK has poppers on front material which can detach and re-attach without removal of the kilt.
All in all, very impressed with the overall experiment and the TREK.
I thought I might use leggings, for warmth and maybe initial modesty and protection of the public. But they were gone in half a day. I guess they might be useful in colder seasons/regions. But down to around 8degcel, no need. Not encountered any colder yet
My only real complaint is that my legs are too short - I'm sure it would cut more a dash if they were even a couple of inches longer. Sadly there's little I can do to change this !