There is probably no direct comparison in view of the climatic differences: but I've walked a lot both here in the UK and in Northern Europe wearing a traditional kilt and backpacking.

Finding that the hipband on the pack worked well with the top of the kilt-a sort of combined padding. Too the kilt is ideal for river crossing-and is ideal for keeping out the rain/snow--much better than waterproof trousers, for it obviated the condensation problem.

James