I've seen a couple of guys wearing kilts with whatever-packs (don't want to offend anyone), and, frankly, they looked OK to me. In fact, I loaned a kilt to my daughter's boyfriend one time, and all I had to offer was a small whatever-pack, and he looked fine. In fact, it didn't look much different.

Having said that, a problem with the pack as opposed to the sporran is that it won't fall down between the knees for purposes of modesty when one sits. Standing they're fine, but I don't care to end up like the guy next to the queen in that famous photo. (the curious can look here: http://urbanlegends.about.com/librar...s_soldiers.htm.

I've also seen the packs and sporrans worn to the side (as they often were in auld lang syne), and they don't look too bad either. I only do that if I dance with a lady or play a guitar.

Bottom line, it is traditional to wear a sporran in the front these days, and, if you do, no one will pay the least attention. If dressed casually, a ***-pack probably won't be noticed if worn in front or a bit to the side, and it is practical.

I like sporrans, and now that I have several, that's what I prefer. I don't wear whatever-packs, but I'm sure they look good on you. (Think Rodney Dangerfield.)