I've got over 8000 miles including half the AT, the PCT, and the CDT, and many other trails in kilts. I sweat heavily and find the enhanced airflow to be more comfortable than shorts of various descriptions. When I first started wearing a kilt I had some chaffing so I added Ex-Officio boxer briefs and that has solved the problem. If it's raining I can use my rain wrap over the kilt and not overheat like with rain pants. I've had two Mountain Hardware kilt models and like the ElKommando for the pockets, quick drying nylon fabric, and greater freedom of movement vs. the MH non-pleated version that's now discontinued. I also have had several Sport Kilt Hiking Kilts and recently ordered one with pockets. I like the velcro waist closures on these, as they adjust to my decreasing waist circumference on multi-month hikes. It's true that the blue Sport Kilt fades pretty badly. After a month or so, it's on its way to changing from blue to purple and later nearly pink! I wear my kilts for all but deep winter trips when the daytime high temps are 20F or so.